MLS: Lions Open New Digs With Victory Over Citizens; Red Bulls Spoil ATL United's Debut; Goose Eggs For Caps And Philly

The opening weekend of the Major League Soccer regular season  concluded with three Sunday contests.

At Orlando, Florida:

Cyle Larin scored the only goal of the match in the 15th minute as Orlando City, before a sellout crowd in their first game at their new soccer-specific facility----Orlando City Stadium----defeated New York City 1-0.

At Atlanta:

Goals from Daniel Royer (76') and Anton Walkes (OG-82') enabled the New York Red Bulls to come from behind and spoil Atlanta United's debut match 2-1 on the road.  Yamil Asad scored the Peach City club's inaugural goal in the 25th minute.  The contest took place in front of a crowd of 55,297 fans at Bobby Dodd Stadium at the Georgia Tech campus, the ATL's temporary home (until they move later this season into Mercedes-Benz Stadium).

At Vancouver, British Columbia:

The Vancouver Whitecaps and visiting Philadelphia Union battled to a 0-0 draw.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

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

NOTES:  With New York and Orlando City level on points with 3, the Red Bulls have scored more goals (2) than the Lioins (one); with Chicago, Columbus, DC United, Philadelphia, and Toronto level on points with one, the Fire and Crew have more (one apiece) than DC, Philly, and the Reds (none); with Atlanta, Montreal, New England, and New York City level on points with zero, Atlanta has scored more goals (one) than the Impact, Revolution, and Citizens (none apiece).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

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

NOTE:  With Portland, FC Dallas, Houston, Colorado, and San Jose all level on points with three apiece, the Timbers scored more goals (5) than the Hoops (2), Dynamo (2), Rapids (1), and Earthquakes (1).