Sunday, April 24, 2016

MLS: Sunday Home Wins For Quakes, Red Bulls

Two games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

At San Jose, California:

Chris Wondolowski's successful penalty kick in the 59th minute provided all the scoring as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated visiting Sporting Kansas City 1-0.

At Harrison, New Jersey:

Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice (69', 75') as the New York Red Bulls defeated visiting Orlando City 3-2.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Philadelphia (GP: 7; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
2.   Montreal (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 12)
3.   Toronto FC (GP: 7; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
4.   Orlando City SC (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
5.   DC United (GP: 8; GD: 0; PTS: 9)
6.   Columbus (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
7.   New England (GP: 8; GD: -5; PTS: 8)
8.   New York Red Bulls (GP: 8; GD: -9; PTS: 6)
9.   Chicago (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
10. New York City FC (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

NOTES:  With Philadelphia and Montreal level on points (12) and wins (4), the Union have the superior goal differential (+3, to the Impact's +2); with Orlando City and DC United level on points (9) and wins (2), the Lions have the superior goal differential (+2, compared to DC's 0); with Columbus and New England level on points with eight, the Crew have more wins than the Revolution (2-1); with the New York Red Bulls, Chicago, and New York City level on points (6), the Red Bulls have more wins (2, compared to one each for the Fire and Citizns); Chicago has the superior goal differential (-1, compared to NYC FC's -3).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   FC Dallas (GP: 9; GD: +2; PTS: 17)
2.   Colorado (GP: 8; GD: +4; PTS: 16)
3.   Los Angeles (GP: 7; GD: +10; PTS: 14)
4.   Real Salt Lake (GP: 7; GD: +1; PTS: 14)
5.   San Jose (GP: 8; GD: +1; PTS: 14)
6.   Kansas City (GP: 8; GD: +1; PTS: 12)
7.   Vancouver (GP: 8; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
8.   Portland (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 8)
9.   Seattle (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
10. Houston (GP: 7; GD: -1; PTS: 5)

NOTES:  With Los Angeles, Real Salt Lake, and San Jose level on points (14) and wins (4), the Galaxy have the best goal differential amongst the three clubs (+10 compared to +1 for both RSL and the Earthquakes); Real Salt Lake have scored more goals than San Jose (12-11).

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