MLS: Reds And NYCFC Battle To 2-2 Draw In The Bronx ; Quakes Hold Off Timbers

Two Sunday games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

At The Bronx, New York:

Damien Perquis (45'+1) and Sebastian Giovinco (76') each scored once as Toronto FC came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with New York City.  David Villa (PK-24', 28') scored both of the Citizens' goals.

At San Jose, California:

Chris Wondolowski (30') and Quincy Amerikwa (45'+1) each scored once in the first half as the San Jose Earthquakes held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Montreal (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2.   Toronto FC (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3.   New York City FC (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4.   Philadelphia (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
5.   New England (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
6.   Orlando City SC (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
7.   Chicago (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
8.   DC United (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
9.   Columbus (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
10. New York Red Bulls (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)

NOTES:  With Toronto FC and New York City level on points (four) and wins (one), the Reds have the superior goal differential (+2, to the Citizens' +1); with New England and Orlando City level on points (two), wins (0), goal differential (0), and goals scored (three each), it appears that the Revolution have accumulated fewer disciplinary points than the Lions; with Chicago and DC United level on points (1) and wins (0), the Fire have the superior goal differential (-1, to DC's -3); with Columbus and the New York Red Bulls level on points (0) and wins (0), the crew have the superior goal differential (-2 to the Red Bulls' -5).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.    San Jose (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2.    Kansas City (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3.    Houston (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 4)
4.    Real Salt Lake (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
5.    Los Angeles (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
6.    Portland (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
7.    Colorado (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
8.    FC Dallas (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
9.    Vancouver (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
10.  Seattle (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)

NOTES:  With San Jose and Sporting Kansas City level on points (6), wins (two), goal differential (+2), and goals scored (three apiece), it looks like maybe the Earthquakes have the lower disciplinary score compared to SKC; with Houston and Real Salt Lake level on points (4) and wins (one apiece), the Dynamo have the superior goal differential (+5, to RSL's +1); with Los Angeles, Portland, Colorado, and FC Dallas level on points (three apiece) and wins (one each), the Galaxy have the best goal differential (+2, to the Timbers' and Rapids' 0 and the Hoops' -3); Portland has scored more goals (three), compared to Colorado's one; with Vancouver and Seattle level on points and wins (zero in each case) as well as goal differential (-2), the Whitecaps have scored three goals, compared to the Sounders' one.