MLS: Timbers Hold Off Crew; Philly Snaps Sounders' Hot Streak; Comeback Win For Five Stripes At Quakes' Expense

Three games were contested on Wednesday in Major League Soccer.

At Portland, Oregon:

David Guzman (18'), Andy Polo (37'), and Lalas Abubakar (OG-49') each scored a goal as the Portland Timbers held off the visiting Columbus Crew 3-2.

At Seattle, Washington:

Fafa Picault's goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time lifted the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 road win over the Seattle Sounders, ending Seattle's nine-game winning streak (and their 12-match unbeaten run).

At San Jose, California:

Josef Martinez scored twice (PK-70', 90'+5) as Atlanta United overcame a 4-1 deficit to knock off the San Jose Earthquakes 4-3, spoiling Steve Ralston's debut as the Quakes' interim head coach.

That fourth San Jose goal was disallowed after video review.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   x-Atlanta United FC (GP: 29; GD: +27; PTS: 60)
2.   x-New York Red Bulls (GP: 29; GD: +21; PTS: 56)
3.      New York City FC (GP: 29; GD: +13; PTS: 49)
4.      Columbus (GP: 29; GD: 0; PTS: 44)
5.      Philadelphia (GP: 29; GD: -4; PTS: 43)
6.      Montreal (GP: 29; GD: -5; PTS: 39)
7.      DC United (GP: 28; GD: 0; PTS: 35)
8.      New England (GP: 28; GD: -2; PTS: 34)
9.      Toronto FC (GP: 28; GD: -5; PTS: 30)
10.    Chicago (GP: 28; GD: -11; PTS: 27)
11.    Orlando City SC (GP: 28; GD: -26; PTS: 24)



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.      Kansas City (GP: 28; GD: +20; PTS: 51)
2.      FC Dallas (GP: 28; GD: +10; PTS: 50)
3.      Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 28; GD: +12; PTS: 47)
4.      Portland (GP: 29; GD: +2; PTS: 47)
5.      Real Salt Lake (GP: 29; GD: +2; PTS: 45)
6.      Seattle (GP: 28; GD: +8; PTS: 44)
7.      Vancouver (GP: 28; GD: -8; PTS: 40)
8.      Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 29; GD: -5; PTS: 38)
9.      Houston (GP: 28; GD: +4; PTS: 31)
10.    Minnesota United FC (GP: 28; GD: -15; PTS: 30)
11. z-Colorado (GP: 28; GD: -22; PTS: 28)
12. z-San Jose (GP: 29; GD: -16; PTS: 20)

NOTE:  With the Los Angeles Football Club and Portland level on points (28) and wins (13), Los Angeles FC has the superior goal differential (+12, compared to the Timbers' +2).

x-Clinched berth in MLS Cup Playoffs

z-Eliminated from playoff contention