MLS: Wednesday Wins For Revs, Cincy, Nashville, Hoops, RSL, Caps, Quakes; Philly Gains Draw With DC United To Clinch Playoff Berth

 11 games were played on Wednesday in Major League Soccer.

At Harrison, New Jersey (due to COVID-19-related travel on quarantine restrictions):

Adam Buksa scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute as the New England Revolution held off the "hosts" Montreal Impact 3-2.

At Cincinnati:

Nick Hagglund scored the game winner at 49 minutes as FC Cincinnati picked up their first-ever Buckeye Derby victory over the Columbus Crew, 2-1 at home.

At Orlando, Florida:

Keaton Parks' equalizer in the 43rd minute carried New York City to a 1-1 road draw with Orlando City.

Chris Mueller scored for the Lions in the 18th minute.

At East Hartford, Connecticut (due to COVID-19-related travel on quarantine restrictions):

Caden Clark's game-tying goal in the 77th minute lifted the New York Red Bulls to a 1-1 road draw with Toronto FC.

Alejandro Pozuelo converted a penalty kick in the 23rd minute for the Reds.

At Washington:

Anthony Fontana (49') and Mark McKenzie (87') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union clinched a playoff berth following their 2-2 road draw with DC United.

Donovan Pines (71') and Yamil Asad (PK-75') each tallied once for the hosts.

At Houston:

Hany Mukhtar scored twice (15', 23') and Abu Danladi once (19') as Nashville SC scored three times in an eight-minute span in the opening half-hour to down the Houston Dynamo 3-1 on the road.

At Fort Lauderdale, Florida:

Jake Mulraney's goal on the 83rd minute lifted Atlanta United to a 1-1 road draw with Inter Miami.

Brek Shea scored for the Herons in the 80th minute.

At Frisco, Texas:

Ryan Hollingshead scored the only goal in FC Dallas' 1-0 home victory over Sporting Kansas City.

At Sandy, Utah:

Douglas Martinez (11') and Damir Kreilach (26') each scored once as Real Salt Lake held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1 to snap their three-game losing skid (while ending the guests' five-match winning run).

At Portland Oregon (due to COVID-19-related travel on quarantine restrictions):

Lucas Cavallini scored twice (30', 59') as the Vancouver Whitecaps knocked off the visiting Los Angeles Football Club 2-1.

At Carson, California:

Nick Lima scored twice (44', 90'+3) as the San Jose Earthquakes picked up their fourth win in their last five games by demolishing the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0 on the road.

MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   x-Toronto FC (GP: 18; GD: +12; PTS: 38)

2.   x-Philadelphia (GP: 18; GD: +16; PTS: 35)

3.      Columbus (GP: 17; GD: +13; PTS: 31)

4.      Orlando City SC (GP: 17; GD: +12; PTS: 31)

5.      New England (GP: 18; GD: +4; PTS: 28)

6.      New York City FC (GP: 18; GD: +7; PTS: 27)

7.      New York Red Bulls (GP: 18; GD: -1; PTS: 24)

8.      Nashville SC (GP: 17; GD: -2; PTS: 21)

9.      Montreal (GP: 18; GD: -8; PTS: 20)

10.    Atlanta United FC (GP: 18; GD: -3; PTS: 19)

11.    Chicago (GP: 17; GD: -4; PTS: 19)

12.    Inter Miami (GP: 18; GD: -9; PTS: 18)

13.    Cincinnati (GP; 18; GD: -18; PTS: 16)

14.    DC United (GP: 18; GD: -17; PTS: 12)

NOTES: With Columbus and Orlando City level on points with 31, the Crew have won more games than the Lions (9-8); with Atlanta United and Chicago level on points (19) and wins (5), the Five Stripes have the superior goal differential (-3, compared to the Fire's -4).

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Seattle (GP: 16; GD: +18; PTS: 30)

2.   Portland (GP: 17; GD: +8; PTS: 30)

3.   Kansas City (GP: 17; GD: +6; PTS: 29)

4.   Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 17; GD: +6; PTS: 24)

5.   FC Dallas (GP: 16; GD: +5; PTS: 24)

6.   Minnesota United FC (GP: 16; GD: +5; PTS: 23)

7.   San Jose (GP: 18; GD: -15; PTS: 23)

8.   Vancouver (GP: 18; GD: -17; PTS: 21)

9.   Real Salt Lake (GP: 18; GD: -5; PTS: 21)

10. Colorado (GP: 13; GD: +5; PTS: 19)

11. Houston (GP: 18; GD: -5; PTS: 19)

12. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 16; GD: -13; PTS: 15)

NOTES:  With Seattle and Portland level on points (30) and wins (9), the Sounders have the superior goal differential (+18, compared to the Timbers' +8); with the Los Angeles Football Club and FC Dallas level on points with 24, LAFC have won more games (7-6); with Minnesota United and San Jose level on points (23) and wins (6), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+5, compared to the Earthquakes' -15); with Vancouver the Real Salt Lake level on points with 21, the Whitecaps have won more games (7-5); with Colorado and Houston level on points with 19, the Rapids have won more games (5-4).

x-Clinched berth in MLS Cup Playoffs