MLS: Timbers Rack Up First Victory At Nashville's Expense; Wild Draw Between LAFC And Philly

Two games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

At Portland, Oregon:

Diego Valeri scored the game's lone goal in the 12th minute as the Portland Timbers defeated visiting Nashville 1-0.

At Los Angeles:

Carlos Vela (38'), Diego Rossi (49'), and Eddie Segura (71') each scored once for the Los Angeles Football Club as the hosts battled back from three one-goal deficits to gain a 3-3 draw with Philadelphia.

Sergio Santos (29'), Jakob Glesnes (48'), and Brenden Aaronson (69') each scored once for the Union.

MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

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

NOTES:   With Montreal, the New York Red Bulls, Toronto, and Columbus level on points (4), wins (1), and goal differentialo (+1), the Impact and Red Bulls have scored more goals (4) than the Reds (3) and Crew (2); Montreal holds the disciplinary points tiebreaker over the New York Red Bulls; with Chicago, New England, Orlando City, and Philadelphia level on points (1) and wins (0), the Fire, Revolution, and Lions have a better goal differential (-1) than the Union (-1), Chicago and New England have scored more goals (2 each) than Orlando City (1); Chicago holds the disciplinary points advantage over New England; with Cincinnati, Inter Miami, and New York City level on points (0), wins (0), and goal differential (-2), Cincy has scored more goals (3) than the Herons (1) and CityZens (0).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

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

NOTES:  With Kansas City, Minnesota United, and Colorado level on points (6) and wins (2), SKC have the best goal differential of the three clubs (+6, compared to the Loons' +5 and the Rapids' +2); with Dallas, Los Angeles FC, and Seattle level on points (4) and wins (1), the Hoops have the best goal differential of the three clubs (+2, compared to +1 for both LAFC and the Sounders); the Los Angeles Football Club have scored more goals than Seattle (4-3); with Portland and Vancouver level on points (3), wins (1), goal differential (-1), and goals (2), the Timbers hold the disciplinary-points tiebreaker over the Whitecaps; with the Los Angeles Galaxy, San Jose, and Houston level on points (1) and wins (0), the Galaxy hold the goal differential tiebreaker (-1, compared to the Earthquakes -3 and the Dynamo's -4).