MLS: Reds Way Too Much For Citizens

At Toronto:

In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Sebastian Giovinco scored twice (32', 67') as Toronto FC demolished visiting New York City 4-0.

The victory enabled the Reds to tighten their hold on top spot in both the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield races.

MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Toronto FC (GP: 22; GD: +19; PTS: 43)
2.   Chicago (GP: 21; GD: +16; PTS: 38)
3.   New York City FC (GP: 22; GD: +9; PTS: 37)
4.   New York Red Bulls (GP: 21; GD: +6; PTS: 35)
5.   Atlanta United FC (GP: 21; GD: +13; PTS: 34)
6.   Columbus (GP: 23; GD: -4; PTS: 32)
7.   Orlando City (GP: 22; GD: -8; PTS: 30)
8.   New England (GP: 21; GD: +2; PTS: 26)
9.   Philadelphia (GP: 22; GD: +2; PTS: 26)
10. Montreal (GP: 20; GD: -6; PTS: 24)
11. DC United (GP: 22; GD: -24; PTS: 18)

NOTE:  With New England and Philadelphia level on points (26), wins (7), and goal differential (+2), the Revolution have scored more goals to date than the Union (36-29).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Kansas City (GP: 22; GD: +11; PTS: 36)
2.   FC Dallas (GP: 20; GD: +9; PTS: 34)
3.   Houston (GP: 22; GD: +7; PTS: 33)
4.   Portland (GP: 23; GD: +1; PTS: 31)
5.   Seattle (GP: 22; GD: +1; PTS: 31)
6.   Vancouver (GP: 20; GD: +1; PTS: 30)
7.   San Jose (GP: 22; GD: -10; PTS: 29)
8.   Real Salt Lake (GP: 23; GD: -14; PTS: 25)
9.   Los Angeles (GP: 21; GD: -6; PTS: 23)
10. Minnesota United FC (GP: 22; GD: -16; PTS: 22)
11. Colorado (GP: 20; GD: -9; PTS: 20)

NOTE:  With Portland and Seattle level on points (31), wins (8), and goal differential (+1), the Timbers have scored more goals to date than the Sounders (39-32).