The first round of UEFA Champions League qualifying opened on Tuesday with eight games.
At Tallinn, Estonia:
Agim Ibraimi converted a penalty kick in the 81st minute to carry Shkendija to a series-opening 1-0 road victory over Nomme Kalju.
At Marijampole, Lithuania:
FK Suduva and visiting Red Star Belgrade battled to a series-opening 0-0 stalemate.
At Yerevan, Armenia:
Petros Avetisyan scored twice (PK-3', 45') as Ararat-Armenia defeated visiting AIK 2-1 in game one of their two-match series.
At Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan:
Yevgeny Postnikov scored the only goal of the match in the 68th minute as Astana took game one from visiting CFR Cluj 1-0.
At Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Michael Johnston (35'), Odsonne Edouard (51'), and Scott Sinclair (85') each scored once as Celtic overtook an early deficit to upend FK Sarajevo 3-1 on the road in the opening contest of their series.
At Luxembourg City:
Douglas Packer (64') and Jean Borg (70') each scored a goal in the second half as Valletta battled back from two goals down to gain a series-opening 2-2 road draw with F91 Dudelange.
Adel Bettaieb (26') and Dominik Stolz (45'+2) each scored once for the Luxembourgian club.
At Oswestry, England:
Mevlan Zeka (89') and Astrit Fazliu (PK-90'+3) each tallied once in the waning minutes as Feronikeli came back from a two-goal deficit to gain a series-opening 2-2 road deadlock with The New Saints.
Gregory Draper (PK-49') and Aeron Edwards (77') each scored once for the hosts.
At Helsinki, Finland:
Lassi Lappalainen scored twice (21', 66') as HJK Helsinki dominated visiting HB Torshavn 3-0 in their series-opening match.
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Monday, July 08, 2019
SAMBA BOYS CAPTURE ANOTHER COPA AMERICA TITLE
At Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
Everton Soares (15'), Gabriel Jesus (45'+3), and Richarlison de Andrade (PK-90') each scored once on Sunday as Brazil captured their ninth Copa America championship by defeating Peru 3-1.
Everton Soares (15'), Gabriel Jesus (45'+3), and Richarlison de Andrade (PK-90') each scored once on Sunday as Brazil captured their ninth Copa America championship by defeating Peru 3-1.
African Nations Cup: Elephants, Tunisia Advance To Quarterfinals
The African Nations Cup's round of 16 closed out on Monday in Egypt with two games.
At Suez:
Wilfred Zaha's goal in the 76th minute lifted Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Mali.
At Ismailia:
After a 1-1 regulation draw which was followed by 30 minutes of goal-free overtime, Naim Sliti, Wahbi Khazri, Dylan Bronn, Yassine Meriah, and Ferjani Sassi each converted a spot kick as Tunisia took the penalty-kick shootout, 5-4 at Ghana's expense.
Here are the matchups for the quarterfinal round with all games carried in the United States by beIN Sports:
Wednesday:
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Senegal vs. Benin, 9:00 AM Pacific Time
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Nigeria vs. South Africa, 12:00 Noon Pacific Time
Thursday:
At Suez Stadium, Suez:
Ivory Coast vs. Algeria, 9:00 AM Pacific Time
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
Madagascar vs. Tunisia, 12:00 Noon Pacific Time
At Suez:
Wilfred Zaha's goal in the 76th minute lifted Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Mali.
At Ismailia:
After a 1-1 regulation draw which was followed by 30 minutes of goal-free overtime, Naim Sliti, Wahbi Khazri, Dylan Bronn, Yassine Meriah, and Ferjani Sassi each converted a spot kick as Tunisia took the penalty-kick shootout, 5-4 at Ghana's expense.
Here are the matchups for the quarterfinal round with all games carried in the United States by beIN Sports:
Wednesday:
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Senegal vs. Benin, 9:00 AM Pacific Time
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Nigeria vs. South Africa, 12:00 Noon Pacific Time
Thursday:
At Suez Stadium, Suez:
Ivory Coast vs. Algeria, 9:00 AM Pacific Time
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
Madagascar vs. Tunisia, 12:00 Noon Pacific Time
EL TRI KNOCK OFF TEAM USA FOR CONCACAF GOLD CUP CROWN
At Chicago:
Jonathan Dos Santos scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute as Mexico won a record eighth CONCACAF Gold Cup title (their first since 2015) by knocking off the defending champions United States 1-0 on Sunday.
Jonathan Dos Santos scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute as Mexico won a record eighth CONCACAF Gold Cup title (their first since 2015) by knocking off the defending champions United States 1-0 on Sunday.
MLS: Timbers Knock Off CityZens In The Bronx On Two-Draw Sunday
Three games were contested on Sunday in Major League Soccer.
At Atlanta:
Daniel Royer (37'), Brian White (60'), and Bradley Wright-Phillips (90'+3) each scored once as the New York Red Bulls gained a 3-3 road draw with Atlanta United.
Josef Martinez scored twice (PK-79', 90'+1) and Justin Meram once (10') for the Five Stripes.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
In a contest rescheduled from Saturday due to nasty weather, Marco Fabian (4') and Kacper Przybylko (90') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union gained a 2-2 home deadlock with Orlando City.
Dom Dwyer (67') and Santiago Pitino (81') each tallied once for the Lions.
At New York:
Sebastian Blanco scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute while goalkeeper Steve Clark made five saves to preserve both the shutout and victory as the Portland Timbers snapped New York City's franchise-record 12-game unbeaten run 1-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 21; GD: +11; PTS: 36)
2. DC United (GP: 20; PTS: +4; PTS: 31)
3. Atlanta United FC (GP: 19; GD: +4; PTS: 30)
4. Montreal (GP: 21; GD: -8; PTS: 30)
5. New York City FC (GP: 17; GD: +10; PTS: 29)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 19; GD: +6; PTS: 28)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 19; GD: -3; PTS: 23)
8. New England (GP: 19; GD: -14; PTS: 23)
9. Orlando City SC (GP: 19; GD: 0; PTS: 22)
10. Chicago (GP: 20; GD: +2; PTS: 22)
11. Columbus (GP: 20; GD: -13; PTS: 17)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 19; GD: -26; PTS: 14)
NOTES: With Atlanta United and Montreal level on points (30) and wins (9), the Five Stripes have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Impact's -8); with Toronto FC and New England level on points (23) and wins (6), the Reds have the superior goal differential (-3, compared to the Revolution's -14); with Orlando City and Chicago level on points with 22, the Lions have won more games than the Fire (6-5).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 19; GD: +34; PTS: 43)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 19; GD: +4; PTS: 34)
3. Seattle (GP: 19; GD: +4; PTS: 32)
4. Minnesota United (GP: 19; GD: +7; PTS: 30)
5. FC Dallas (GP: 20; GD: +4; PTS: 29)
6. San Jose (GP: 19; GD: 0; PTS: 28)
7. Houston (GP: 18; GD: +3; PTS: 27)
8. Real Salt Lake (GP: 19; GD: -4; PTS: 26)
9. Portland (GP: 17; GD: -2; PTS: 23)
10. Kansas City (GP: 19; GD: -5; PTS: 22)
11. Vancouver (GP: 20; GD: -9; PTS: 20)
12. Colorado (GP: 19; GD: -9; PTS: 19)
At Atlanta:
Daniel Royer (37'), Brian White (60'), and Bradley Wright-Phillips (90'+3) each scored once as the New York Red Bulls gained a 3-3 road draw with Atlanta United.
Josef Martinez scored twice (PK-79', 90'+1) and Justin Meram once (10') for the Five Stripes.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
In a contest rescheduled from Saturday due to nasty weather, Marco Fabian (4') and Kacper Przybylko (90') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union gained a 2-2 home deadlock with Orlando City.
Dom Dwyer (67') and Santiago Pitino (81') each tallied once for the Lions.
At New York:
Sebastian Blanco scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute while goalkeeper Steve Clark made five saves to preserve both the shutout and victory as the Portland Timbers snapped New York City's franchise-record 12-game unbeaten run 1-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 21; GD: +11; PTS: 36)
2. DC United (GP: 20; PTS: +4; PTS: 31)
3. Atlanta United FC (GP: 19; GD: +4; PTS: 30)
4. Montreal (GP: 21; GD: -8; PTS: 30)
5. New York City FC (GP: 17; GD: +10; PTS: 29)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 19; GD: +6; PTS: 28)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 19; GD: -3; PTS: 23)
8. New England (GP: 19; GD: -14; PTS: 23)
9. Orlando City SC (GP: 19; GD: 0; PTS: 22)
10. Chicago (GP: 20; GD: +2; PTS: 22)
11. Columbus (GP: 20; GD: -13; PTS: 17)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 19; GD: -26; PTS: 14)
NOTES: With Atlanta United and Montreal level on points (30) and wins (9), the Five Stripes have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Impact's -8); with Toronto FC and New England level on points (23) and wins (6), the Reds have the superior goal differential (-3, compared to the Revolution's -14); with Orlando City and Chicago level on points with 22, the Lions have won more games than the Fire (6-5).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 19; GD: +34; PTS: 43)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 19; GD: +4; PTS: 34)
3. Seattle (GP: 19; GD: +4; PTS: 32)
4. Minnesota United (GP: 19; GD: +7; PTS: 30)
5. FC Dallas (GP: 20; GD: +4; PTS: 29)
6. San Jose (GP: 19; GD: 0; PTS: 28)
7. Houston (GP: 18; GD: +3; PTS: 27)
8. Real Salt Lake (GP: 19; GD: -4; PTS: 26)
9. Portland (GP: 17; GD: -2; PTS: 23)
10. Kansas City (GP: 19; GD: -5; PTS: 22)
11. Vancouver (GP: 20; GD: -9; PTS: 20)
12. Colorado (GP: 19; GD: -9; PTS: 19)
African Nations Cup: Madagascar, Algeria Advance To Quarterfinals
Two games were played on Sunday as the African Nations Cup's round of 16 continued in Egypt.
At Alexandria:
After a 2-2 regulation draw, followed by 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Ibrahim Amada, Romain Metraine, Thomas Fontaine, and Jerome Mombris converted their spot kicks as Madagascar won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 over the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
At Cairo:
Mohamed Belaili (24'), Riyad Mahrez (57'), and Adam Ounas (82') each scored once as Algeria dominated Guinea 3-0.
At Alexandria:
After a 2-2 regulation draw, followed by 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Ibrahim Amada, Romain Metraine, Thomas Fontaine, and Jerome Mombris converted their spot kicks as Madagascar won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 over the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
At Cairo:
Mohamed Belaili (24'), Riyad Mahrez (57'), and Adam Ounas (82') each scored once as Algeria dominated Guinea 3-0.
AMERICANS BLANK DUTCH FOR FOURTH WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TITLE
At Decines-Charpieu, France:
Megan Rapinoe (PK-61') and Rose Lavelle (69') each scored once on Sunday as the United States repeated their Women's World Cup championship from 2015 by blanking the Netherlands 2-0 in the championship match.
The title is the Americans' fourth, a record for the tournament.
Here are the happy Americans, celebrating their latest World Cup championship.
Photo from FIFA.com website
Megan Rapinoe (PK-61') and Rose Lavelle (69') each scored once on Sunday as the United States repeated their Women's World Cup championship from 2015 by blanking the Netherlands 2-0 in the championship match.
The title is the Americans' fourth, a record for the tournament.
Here are the happy Americans, celebrating their latest World Cup championship.
Photo from FIFA.com website
Sunday, July 07, 2019
Europa League: Preliminary Round Ends
Six games were contested this past Thursday (Independence Day here in the US) as the Europa League's preliminary round concluded.
At Cardiff, Wales:
Mayron De Almeida scored the series-winning goal in the 73rd minute as Progres Niederkorn, despite dropping a 2-1 game-two road decision to Cardiff Metropolitan University, won their series with the Welsh club on away goals with the aggregate total at 2-2.
Next up for the club from Luxembourg, a two-game first-qualifying-round encounter with Ireland's Cork City.
At Andorra la Vella, Andorra:
Goals from Nikola Zugic (17') and Marco Gasperoni (OG-84') propelled Engordany to a 2-1 game-two home victory over La Fiorita and a 3-1 series victory on aggregate.
For the Andorran club, it's a two-game series up next against Dinamo Tbilisi from Georgia.
At Gibraltar:
Adrian Gallardo (38'), Tjay De Barr (48'), Liam Walker (78'), and Juan Pedro Rico Dominguez (90'+2) each scored once as Europa wiped out their 3-2 defeat from the opening contest by demolishing visiting Sant Julia 4-0 in game two and ousted the Andorran club 6-3 on aggregate.
Europa will next take on Poland's Legia Warsaw.
At Toftir, Faroe Islands:
A game-two 0-0 road stalemate with NSI Runavik was good enough for Ballymena United as the Northern Irish club won their series 2-0 on aggregate.
Ballymena United will next tangle with Sweden's Malmo FF.
At Seravalle, San Marino:
Joannes Bjartalid (PK-29'), Jonn Johannesen (33'), Patrik Johannesen (45'+2), and Joannes Danielsen (75') each scored a goal as KI Klaksvik demolished Tre Fiori 4-0 on the road in game two and manhandled and club from San Marino 9-1 on aggregate.
Up next for the Faroese club, a two-match battle with Riterial from Lithuania.
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Conor McMenamin (25'), Joe Gormley (44'), Conor McDermott (82'), and Rory Donnelly (84') each bagged a goal as Cliftonville demolished visiting Barry Town United 4-0 in game two and eliminated the Welsh club by that same score on aggregate.
The Northern Irish club will now get ready for a two-game series against Haugesund from Norway.
At Cardiff, Wales:
Mayron De Almeida scored the series-winning goal in the 73rd minute as Progres Niederkorn, despite dropping a 2-1 game-two road decision to Cardiff Metropolitan University, won their series with the Welsh club on away goals with the aggregate total at 2-2.
Next up for the club from Luxembourg, a two-game first-qualifying-round encounter with Ireland's Cork City.
At Andorra la Vella, Andorra:
Goals from Nikola Zugic (17') and Marco Gasperoni (OG-84') propelled Engordany to a 2-1 game-two home victory over La Fiorita and a 3-1 series victory on aggregate.
For the Andorran club, it's a two-game series up next against Dinamo Tbilisi from Georgia.
At Gibraltar:
Adrian Gallardo (38'), Tjay De Barr (48'), Liam Walker (78'), and Juan Pedro Rico Dominguez (90'+2) each scored once as Europa wiped out their 3-2 defeat from the opening contest by demolishing visiting Sant Julia 4-0 in game two and ousted the Andorran club 6-3 on aggregate.
Europa will next take on Poland's Legia Warsaw.
At Toftir, Faroe Islands:
A game-two 0-0 road stalemate with NSI Runavik was good enough for Ballymena United as the Northern Irish club won their series 2-0 on aggregate.
Ballymena United will next tangle with Sweden's Malmo FF.
At Seravalle, San Marino:
Joannes Bjartalid (PK-29'), Jonn Johannesen (33'), Patrik Johannesen (45'+2), and Joannes Danielsen (75') each scored a goal as KI Klaksvik demolished Tre Fiori 4-0 on the road in game two and manhandled and club from San Marino 9-1 on aggregate.
Up next for the Faroese club, a two-match battle with Riterial from Lithuania.
At Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Conor McMenamin (25'), Joe Gormley (44'), Conor McDermott (82'), and Rory Donnelly (84') each bagged a goal as Cliftonville demolished visiting Barry Town United 4-0 in game two and eliminated the Welsh club by that same score on aggregate.
The Northern Irish club will now get ready for a two-game series against Haugesund from Norway.
Saturday, July 06, 2019
Copa America: Argentina Captures Third Place
At Sao Paulo, Brazil:
Sergio Aguero (11') and Paulo Dybala (21') each scored once as Argentina, despite finishing the game with only ten men, defeated Chile 2-1 in the Copa America's third-place game.
Sergio Aguero (11') and Paulo Dybala (21') each scored once as Argentina, despite finishing the game with only ten men, defeated Chile 2-1 in the Copa America's third-place game.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Sweden Outlasts England For Third Place
At Nice, France:
Kosovare Asllani (11') and Sofia Jakobsson (22') each scored once on Saturday as Sweden held off England 2-1 in the FIFA Women's World Cup third-place contest.
Kosovare Asllani (11') and Sofia Jakobsson (22') each scored once on Saturday as Sweden held off England 2-1 in the FIFA Women's World Cup third-place contest.
African Nations Cup: Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana Advance To Quarterfinals
The African Nations Cup's round of 16 continued on Saturday with two games contested in Egypt.
At Alexandria:
Odion Ighalo scored twice (19', 63') while Alexander Iwobi scored the game winner in the 66th minute as Nigeria came from behind to upend Cameroon 3-2.
At Cairo:
Thembinkosi Lorch scored the only goal of the match as South Africa knocked off hosts Egypt 1-0.
At Alexandria:
Odion Ighalo scored twice (19', 63') while Alexander Iwobi scored the game winner in the 66th minute as Nigeria came from behind to upend Cameroon 3-2.
At Cairo:
Thembinkosi Lorch scored the only goal of the match as South Africa knocked off hosts Egypt 1-0.
MLS: Saturday Wins For Cincy, Sounders, Loons, SKC, LAFC, Quakes
Six games were on the Saturday Major League Soccer schedule.
At Cincinnati:
Victor Ulloa scored the winning goal in the 61st minute as FC Cincinnati held on for a 3-2 home victory over the Houston Dynamo to snap a six-game losing streak.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Nicolas Lodeiro scored twice (PK-56', 90'+6) as the Seattle Sounders came from behind to upend the Columbus Crew 2-1 on the road.
At Montreal:
Mason Toye scored twice (9', 47') as Minnesota United knocked off the Montreal Impact 3-2 on the road.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Yohan Croizet scored the game's lone goal in the 14th minute as Sporting Kansas City downed the visiting Chicago Fire 1-0.
At Los Angeles:
Carlos Vela scored twice (54', 70') as the Los Angeles Football Club destroyed the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 6-1.
At San Jose, California:
Danny Hoesen came through in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as his goal carried the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 home victory over Real Salt Lake.
At Cincinnati:
Victor Ulloa scored the winning goal in the 61st minute as FC Cincinnati held on for a 3-2 home victory over the Houston Dynamo to snap a six-game losing streak.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Nicolas Lodeiro scored twice (PK-56', 90'+6) as the Seattle Sounders came from behind to upend the Columbus Crew 2-1 on the road.
At Montreal:
Mason Toye scored twice (9', 47') as Minnesota United knocked off the Montreal Impact 3-2 on the road.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Yohan Croizet scored the game's lone goal in the 14th minute as Sporting Kansas City downed the visiting Chicago Fire 1-0.
At Los Angeles:
Carlos Vela scored twice (54', 70') as the Los Angeles Football Club destroyed the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 6-1.
At San Jose, California:
Danny Hoesen came through in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as his goal carried the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 home victory over Real Salt Lake.
Friday, July 05, 2019
African Nations Cup: Benin, Senegal Advance To Quarterfinals
The African Nations Cup's Round of 16 opened in Egypt with two games on Friday.
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
After a 1-1 deadlock through 120 minutes, Olivier Verdon, David Djigla, Tidjani Anaane, and Mama Seibou (please no giggles, kids) each converted a spot kick as Benin won the penalty-kick shootout 4-1 over Morocco.
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the match in the 15th minute as Senegal defeated Uganda 1-0.
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
After a 1-1 deadlock through 120 minutes, Olivier Verdon, David Djigla, Tidjani Anaane, and Mama Seibou (please no giggles, kids) each converted a spot kick as Benin won the penalty-kick shootout 4-1 over Morocco.
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the match in the 15th minute as Senegal defeated Uganda 1-0.
MLS: Independence Day Wins For Hoops, Revs, Galaxy
Thursday, which happened to be Independence Day, saw three games contested in Major League Soccer.
At Frisco, Texas:
Santiago Mosquera (6') and Dominique Badji (65') each scored once as FC Dallas blanked visiting DC United 2-0.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
In a match delayed by three hours and 34 minutes due to severe weather, with Teal Bunbury (8') and Juan Fernando Caicedo (52') each scoring once as the New England Revolution knocked off the Colorado Rapids 2-1, ending the hosts' seven-game in-league unbeaten streak.
At Carson, California:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice (75', 89') as the Los Angeles Galaxy blanked visiting Toronto FC 2-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 20; GD: +11; PTS: 35)
2. DC United (GP: 20; GD: +4; PTS: 31)
3. Montreal (GP: 20; GD: -7; PTS: 30)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 18; GD: +4; PTS: 29)
5. New York City FC (GP: 16; GD: +11; PTS: 29)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 18; GD: +6; PTS: 27)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 19; GD: -3; PTS: 23)
8. New England (GP: 19; GD: -14; PTS: 23)
9. Chicago (GP: 19; GD: +3; PTS: 22)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 18; GD: 0; PTS: 21)
11. Columbus (GP: 19; GD: -12; PTS: 17)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 18; GD: -27; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With Atlanta United and New York City level on points 29, the Five Stripes have won more games (9-7); with Toronto and New England level on points (23) and wins (6), the Reds have the superior goal differential (-3, compared to the Revolution's -14).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 18; GD: +29; PTS: 40)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 19; GD: +4; PTS: 34)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 20; GD: +4; PTS: 29)
4. Seattle (GP: 18; GD: +3; PTS: 29)
5. Minnesota United FC (GP: 18; GD: +6; PTS: 27)
6. Houston (GP: 17; GD: +4; PTS: 27)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 18; GD: -3; PTS: 26)
8. San Jose (GP: 18; GD: -1; PTS: 25)
9. Portland (GP: 16; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
10. Vancouver (GP: 19; GD: -4; PTS: 20)
11. Colorado (GP: 19; GD: -9; PTS: 19)
12. Kansas City (GP: 18; GD: -6; PTS: 19)
NOTES: With FC Dallas and Seattle level on points (29) and wins (8), the Hoops have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Sounders' +3); with Minnesota United and Houston level on points (27) and wins (8), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+6, compared to the Dynamo's +4); with Portland and Vancouver level on points with 20, the Timbers have won more games than the Whitecaps (6-4); with Colorado and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 19, the Rapids have won more games than Sporting KC (5-4).
At Frisco, Texas:
Santiago Mosquera (6') and Dominique Badji (65') each scored once as FC Dallas blanked visiting DC United 2-0.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
In a match delayed by three hours and 34 minutes due to severe weather, with Teal Bunbury (8') and Juan Fernando Caicedo (52') each scoring once as the New England Revolution knocked off the Colorado Rapids 2-1, ending the hosts' seven-game in-league unbeaten streak.
At Carson, California:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice (75', 89') as the Los Angeles Galaxy blanked visiting Toronto FC 2-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 20; GD: +11; PTS: 35)
2. DC United (GP: 20; GD: +4; PTS: 31)
3. Montreal (GP: 20; GD: -7; PTS: 30)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 18; GD: +4; PTS: 29)
5. New York City FC (GP: 16; GD: +11; PTS: 29)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 18; GD: +6; PTS: 27)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 19; GD: -3; PTS: 23)
8. New England (GP: 19; GD: -14; PTS: 23)
9. Chicago (GP: 19; GD: +3; PTS: 22)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 18; GD: 0; PTS: 21)
11. Columbus (GP: 19; GD: -12; PTS: 17)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 18; GD: -27; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With Atlanta United and New York City level on points 29, the Five Stripes have won more games (9-7); with Toronto and New England level on points (23) and wins (6), the Reds have the superior goal differential (-3, compared to the Revolution's -14).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 18; GD: +29; PTS: 40)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 19; GD: +4; PTS: 34)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 20; GD: +4; PTS: 29)
4. Seattle (GP: 18; GD: +3; PTS: 29)
5. Minnesota United FC (GP: 18; GD: +6; PTS: 27)
6. Houston (GP: 17; GD: +4; PTS: 27)
7. Real Salt Lake (GP: 18; GD: -3; PTS: 26)
8. San Jose (GP: 18; GD: -1; PTS: 25)
9. Portland (GP: 16; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
10. Vancouver (GP: 19; GD: -4; PTS: 20)
11. Colorado (GP: 19; GD: -9; PTS: 19)
12. Kansas City (GP: 18; GD: -6; PTS: 19)
NOTES: With FC Dallas and Seattle level on points (29) and wins (8), the Hoops have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Sounders' +3); with Minnesota United and Houston level on points (27) and wins (8), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+6, compared to the Dynamo's +4); with Portland and Vancouver level on points with 20, the Timbers have won more games than the Whitecaps (6-4); with Colorado and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 19, the Rapids have won more games than Sporting KC (5-4).
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
MLS: Wednesday Wins For CityZens, Philly, Fire, Loons, LAFC, Dynamo, RSL
Seven games were contested in Major League Soccer on Wednesday.
At New York:
Maxi Morales (58'), Jesus Medina (77'), and Ebenezer Ofori (87') each scored once in the second half as New York City broke open what had been a scoreless deadlock at halftime to spank the visiting Seattle Sounders 3-0.
At Orlando, Florida:
Kacper Przybylko scored twice (32', 47') as the Philadelphia Union defeated Orlando City 3-1 on the road.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
C.J. Sapong scored twice (7', 37') as the Chicago Fire scorched visiting Atlanta United 5-1.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Michael Boxall scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute as Minnesota United defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-1.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Christian Ramirez (28'), Diego Rossi (50'), Carlos Vela (63'), Rodolfo Zelaya (89'), and Mohamed El-Munir (90'+1) each scored once as the Los Angeles Football Club demolished Sporting Kansas City 5-1 on the road.
At Houston:
Alberth Elis scored twice (72', 90'+5) as the Houston Dynamo converted the visiting New York Red Bulls into hamburger 4-0.
At Sandy, Utah:
Sam Johnson's goal in the 38th minute provided all the scoring as Real Salt Lake defeated the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0.
At New York:
Maxi Morales (58'), Jesus Medina (77'), and Ebenezer Ofori (87') each scored once in the second half as New York City broke open what had been a scoreless deadlock at halftime to spank the visiting Seattle Sounders 3-0.
At Orlando, Florida:
Kacper Przybylko scored twice (32', 47') as the Philadelphia Union defeated Orlando City 3-1 on the road.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
C.J. Sapong scored twice (7', 37') as the Chicago Fire scorched visiting Atlanta United 5-1.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Michael Boxall scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute as Minnesota United defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-1.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Christian Ramirez (28'), Diego Rossi (50'), Carlos Vela (63'), Rodolfo Zelaya (89'), and Mohamed El-Munir (90'+1) each scored once as the Los Angeles Football Club demolished Sporting Kansas City 5-1 on the road.
At Houston:
Alberth Elis scored twice (72', 90'+5) as the Houston Dynamo converted the visiting New York Red Bulls into hamburger 4-0.
At Sandy, Utah:
Sam Johnson's goal in the 38th minute provided all the scoring as Real Salt Lake defeated the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0.
Copa America: Incas Whack Chile For Right To Face Brazil For Title
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
Edison Flores (21'), Victor Yuton (38'), and Jose Guerrero (90'+1) each scored once on Wednesday as Peru dominated Chile 3-0 in Copa America semifinal action.
The Incas will face Brazil in Sunday's final at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro (1:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN+).
Edison Flores (21'), Victor Yuton (38'), and Jose Guerrero (90'+1) each scored once on Wednesday as Peru dominated Chile 3-0 in Copa America semifinal action.
The Incas will face Brazil in Sunday's final at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro (1:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN+).
CONCACAF Gold Cup: It's Team USA Vs. El Tri For The Marbles
At Nashville, Tennessee:
Christian Pulsic scored twice (52', 87') on Wednesday as the United States held off Jamaica 3-1 in semifinal round action in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Americans will face arch-rivals Mexico in Sunday's final at Chicago's Soldier Field (6:00 PM Pacific Time, Fox Sports One).
Christian Pulsic scored twice (52', 87') on Wednesday as the United States held off Jamaica 3-1 in semifinal round action in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Americans will face arch-rivals Mexico in Sunday's final at Chicago's Soldier Field (6:00 PM Pacific Time, Fox Sports One).
Women's World Cup: Dutch Girls Hold Off Sweden To Get Crack At Team USA For Title
At Decines-Charpieu, France:
In Wednesday's FIFA World Cup semifinal contest, Jackie Groenen scored the winning goal in the 99th minute as the Netherlands knocked off Sweden 1-0 in overtime.
The Dutch will take on the United States in Sunday's final at Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (FOX).
In Wednesday's FIFA World Cup semifinal contest, Jackie Groenen scored the winning goal in the 99th minute as the Netherlands knocked off Sweden 1-0 in overtime.
The Dutch will take on the United States in Sunday's final at Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (FOX).
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
CONCACAF Gold Cup: El Tri Top Haiti In OT To Advance To Final
At Glendale, Arizona:
In Tuesday's CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal match, Raul Jimenez scored the winning goal with his successfully-converted overtime penalty kick in the 93rd minute as Mexico outlasted Haiti 1-0 to advance to their ninth tournament final.
El Tri will take on the winner of Wednesday's Jamaica-United States contest in Sunday's final, to be played at Chicago's Soldier Field (6:00 PM Pacific Time, FOX).
In Tuesday's CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal match, Raul Jimenez scored the winning goal with his successfully-converted overtime penalty kick in the 93rd minute as Mexico outlasted Haiti 1-0 to advance to their ninth tournament final.
El Tri will take on the winner of Wednesday's Jamaica-United States contest in Sunday's final, to be played at Chicago's Soldier Field (6:00 PM Pacific Time, FOX).
Europa League: St. Joseph's To Reach First Qualifying Round
At Gibraltar:
Federico Villar (75') and Juanfri (80') each scored once on Tuesday as St. Joseph's blanked visiting (and nine-man) FC Prishtina 2-0 in game two of their Europa League preliminary-round series and ousted the Kosovar club 3-1 on aggregate.
The club from Gibraltar will play in the first qualifying round against Scotland's Rangers in a two-game series starting in Gibraltar on July 11, with the return match set for Glasgow on July 18.
Federico Villar (75') and Juanfri (80') each scored once on Tuesday as St. Joseph's blanked visiting (and nine-man) FC Prishtina 2-0 in game two of their Europa League preliminary-round series and ousted the Kosovar club 3-1 on aggregate.
The club from Gibraltar will play in the first qualifying round against Scotland's Rangers in a two-game series starting in Gibraltar on July 11, with the return match set for Glasgow on July 18.
Copa America: Samba Boys Down Argentina To Advance To Final
At Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
Gabriel Jesus (19') and Roberto Firmino (71') each scored once on Tuesday as Brazil blanked Argentina 2-0 in a Copa America semifinal match.
The Samba Boys will play in Sunday's final against the winner of the Wednesday Chile-Peru match.
The title match will be contested at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro this coming Sunday at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
Gabriel Jesus (19') and Roberto Firmino (71') each scored once on Tuesday as Brazil blanked Argentina 2-0 in a Copa America semifinal match.
The Samba Boys will play in Sunday's final against the winner of the Wednesday Chile-Peru match.
The title match will be contested at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro this coming Sunday at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).
FIFA Women's World Cup: Who Needs Megan? Christen and Alex Help Lead Team USA To Final
At Decines-Charpieu, France:
Christen Press (10') and Alex Morgan (31') each scored a first-half goal on Tuesday as the United States held off ten-woman England 2-1 in a FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match.
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saved Steph Houghton's penalty kick late in the second half to preserve the victory for the defending champs.
The Americans will face the winner of Wednesday's Netherlands-Sweden game in Sunday's final, also at Olympique Lyonnais Park in Decines-Charpieu at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (FOX).
Christen Press (10') and Alex Morgan (31') each scored a first-half goal on Tuesday as the United States held off ten-woman England 2-1 in a FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match.
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saved Steph Houghton's penalty kick late in the second half to preserve the victory for the defending champs.
The Americans will face the winner of Wednesday's Netherlands-Sweden game in Sunday's final, also at Olympique Lyonnais Park in Decines-Charpieu at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (FOX).
African Nations Cup: Black Stars, Cameroon, Benin, South Africa Advance To Knockout Stage
Four games were contested in Egypt on Tuesday as African Nations Cup group-stage play concluded.
GROUP E:
At Suez:
The match between Mauritania and Tunisia resulted in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Ismailia:
Amadou Haidara scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute as Mali locked up top spot in Group E by downing Angola 1-0, knocking the Giant Sable Antelopes out of the tournament while lifting South Africa into the knockout stage.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Mali (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Tunisia (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Angola (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Mauritania (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 2)
Mali and Tunisia advanced to the knockout stage
GROUP F:
At Ismailia:
Benin and Cameroon battled to a 0-0 stalemate as both squads clinched berths in the knockout stage.
At Suez:
Jordan Ayew (46') and Thomas Partey (72') each scored once as Ghana blanked Guinea-Bissau 2-0 to clinch top spot in Group F.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Ghana (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Cameroon (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Benin (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Guinea-Bissau (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
Ghana, Cameroon, Benin advanced to the knockout stage.
Here are the match-ups for the Round of 16 with all kickoff times Pacific (all expected to be telecast to the US by beIN Sports):
Friday:
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
Morocco vs. Benin, 9:00 AM
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Uganda vs. Senegal, 12:00 Noon
Saturday:
At Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria:
Nigeria vs. Camroon, 9:00 AM
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Egypt vs. South Africa, 12:00 Noon
Sunday:
At Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria:
Madagascar vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo, 9:00 AM
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Algeria vs. Guinea, 12:00 Noon
Monday:
At Suez Stadium, Suez:
Mali vs. Ivory Coast, 9:00 AM
At Ismailia Stadium, Ismailia:
Ghana vs. Tunisia, 12:00 Noon
GROUP E:
At Suez:
The match between Mauritania and Tunisia resulted in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Ismailia:
Amadou Haidara scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute as Mali locked up top spot in Group E by downing Angola 1-0, knocking the Giant Sable Antelopes out of the tournament while lifting South Africa into the knockout stage.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Mali (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Tunisia (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Angola (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Mauritania (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 2)
Mali and Tunisia advanced to the knockout stage
GROUP F:
At Ismailia:
Benin and Cameroon battled to a 0-0 stalemate as both squads clinched berths in the knockout stage.
At Suez:
Jordan Ayew (46') and Thomas Partey (72') each scored once as Ghana blanked Guinea-Bissau 2-0 to clinch top spot in Group F.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Ghana (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Cameroon (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Benin (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Guinea-Bissau (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
Ghana, Cameroon, Benin advanced to the knockout stage.
Here are the match-ups for the Round of 16 with all kickoff times Pacific (all expected to be telecast to the US by beIN Sports):
Friday:
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
Morocco vs. Benin, 9:00 AM
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Uganda vs. Senegal, 12:00 Noon
Saturday:
At Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria:
Nigeria vs. Camroon, 9:00 AM
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Egypt vs. South Africa, 12:00 Noon
Sunday:
At Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria:
Madagascar vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo, 9:00 AM
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Algeria vs. Guinea, 12:00 Noon
Monday:
At Suez Stadium, Suez:
Mali vs. Ivory Coast, 9:00 AM
At Ismailia Stadium, Ismailia:
Ghana vs. Tunisia, 12:00 Noon
Monday, July 01, 2019
African Nations Cup: Senegal Clinch Round-of16 Berth; Ivory Coast Still Alive
Four more games were played in the group stage of the African Nations Cup in Egypt on Monday.
GROUP C:
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Sadio Mane scored twice (71', PK-78') scored twice as Senegal secured a berth in the knockout stage by eliminating Kenya 3-0.
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
Adam Ounas scored twice (39', 45'+1) as Algeria dominated Tanzania 3-0.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Algeria (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Senegal (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Kenya (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. Tanzania (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Algeria and Senegal advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
Mbark Boussoufa came through for Morocco in the 90th minute as the Atlas Lions defeated South Africa 1-0.
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Sereso Geoffrey Gonzaroua Die scored the winning goal in the 58th minute as Ivory Coast dominated Namibia 4-1.
Final Group D Standings:
1. Morocco (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Ivory Coast (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. South Africa (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Namibia (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Morocco and Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout stage; South Africa can still advance as one of the four third-placed teams with the best records.
GROUP C:
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Sadio Mane scored twice (71', PK-78') scored twice as Senegal secured a berth in the knockout stage by eliminating Kenya 3-0.
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
Adam Ounas scored twice (39', 45'+1) as Algeria dominated Tanzania 3-0.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Algeria (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Senegal (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Kenya (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
4. Tanzania (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
Algeria and Senegal advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Salam Stadium, Cairo:
Mbark Boussoufa came through for Morocco in the 90th minute as the Atlas Lions defeated South Africa 1-0.
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Sereso Geoffrey Gonzaroua Die scored the winning goal in the 58th minute as Ivory Coast dominated Namibia 4-1.
Final Group D Standings:
1. Morocco (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Ivory Coast (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. South Africa (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Namibia (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
Morocco and Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout stage; South Africa can still advance as one of the four third-placed teams with the best records.
African Nations Cup: Egypt Tops Uganda To Top Group A; Uganda, Madagascar, Guinea, Uganda Join Pharaohs And Nigeria In Knockout Stage
Group-stage play in the African Nations Cup continued on Sunday in Egypt with four games.
GROUP A:
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Mohamed Salah (36') and Ahmed El Mohamady (45'+1) each scored once as Egypt defeated Uganda 2-0 as both teams locked up berths in the knockout stage.
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Cedric Bakambu scored twice (34', PK-65') as the Democratic Republic of the Congo demolished Zimbabwe 4-0 to keep their chances of advancing to the knockout stage alive.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Egypt (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. Uganda (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Zimbabwe (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Egypt and Uganda advanced to the knockout stage; the Democratic Republic of the Congo can do so likewise by being one of the four third-placed finishers with the best records.
GROUP B:
At Alexandria:
Lalaina Nomenjanahary (13') and Carolus Andriamatsinoro (53') each scored once as Madagascar blanked Nigeria in a match between two teams that will play in the knockout stage with the island country topping Group B.
At Cairo:
Mohamed Yattara scored twice (25', 52') as Guinea blanked Burundi 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Madagascar (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Nigeria (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Guinea (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Burundi (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Madagascar, Nigeria, and Guinea advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP A:
At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:
Mohamed Salah (36') and Ahmed El Mohamady (45'+1) each scored once as Egypt defeated Uganda 2-0 as both teams locked up berths in the knockout stage.
At June 30 Stadium, Cairo:
Cedric Bakambu scored twice (34', PK-65') as the Democratic Republic of the Congo demolished Zimbabwe 4-0 to keep their chances of advancing to the knockout stage alive.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Egypt (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2. Uganda (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Zimbabwe (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Egypt and Uganda advanced to the knockout stage; the Democratic Republic of the Congo can do so likewise by being one of the four third-placed finishers with the best records.
GROUP B:
At Alexandria:
Lalaina Nomenjanahary (13') and Carolus Andriamatsinoro (53') each scored once as Madagascar blanked Nigeria in a match between two teams that will play in the knockout stage with the island country topping Group B.
At Cairo:
Mohamed Yattara scored twice (25', 52') as Guinea blanked Burundi 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Madagascar (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Nigeria (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Guinea (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Burundi (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
Madagascar, Nigeria, and Guinea advanced to the knockout stage.
MLS: Timbers Hold Off Hoops At Home As Brian Fernandez Makes MLS History
At Portland, Oregon:
In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Brian Fernandez became the first player in league history to score at least one goal in each of his first five games as his tally in the 42nd minute carried the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 home victory over FC Dallas.
Steve Clark made two saves to preserve his second shutout of the season as well as the Portland victory.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 19; GD: +9; PTS: 32)
2. DC United (GP: 19' GD: +6; PTS: 31)
3. Montreal (GP: 20; GD: -7; PTS: 30)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 17; GD: +8; PTS: 29)
5. New York Red Bulls (GP: 17; GD: +10; PTS: 27)
6. New York City FC (GP: 15; GD: +8; PTS: 26)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 18; GD: -1; PTS: 23)
8. Orlando City SC (GP: 17; GD: +2; PTS: 21)
9. New England (GP: 18; GD: -15; PTS: 20)
10. Chicago (GP: 18; GD: -1; PTS: 19)
11. Columbus (GP: 18; GD: -11; PTS: 17)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 18; GD: -27; PTS: 11)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 17; GD: +25; PTS: 37)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 18; GD: +2; PTS: 31)
3. Seattle (GP: 17; GD: +6; PTS: 29)
4. FC Dallas (GP: 19; GD: +2; PTS: 26)
5. San Jose (GP: 17; GD: +1; PTS: 25)
6. Minnesota United (GP: 17; GD: +4; PTS: 24)
7. Houston (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 24)
8. Real Salt Lake (GP: 17; GD: -4; PTS: 23)
9. Portland (GP: 16; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
10. Vancouver (GP: 19; GD: -4; PTS: 20)
11. Colorado (GP: 18; GD: -8; PTS: 19)
12. Kansas City (GP: 17; GD: +-2; PTS: 19)
NOTES: With Minnesota United and Houston level on points (24) and wins (7), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Dynamo's 0); with Portland and Vancouver level on points with 20, the Timbers have won more games than the Whitecaps (6-4); with Colorado and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 19, the Rapids have won more games than SKC (5-4).
In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Brian Fernandez became the first player in league history to score at least one goal in each of his first five games as his tally in the 42nd minute carried the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 home victory over FC Dallas.
Steve Clark made two saves to preserve his second shutout of the season as well as the Portland victory.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 19; GD: +9; PTS: 32)
2. DC United (GP: 19' GD: +6; PTS: 31)
3. Montreal (GP: 20; GD: -7; PTS: 30)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 17; GD: +8; PTS: 29)
5. New York Red Bulls (GP: 17; GD: +10; PTS: 27)
6. New York City FC (GP: 15; GD: +8; PTS: 26)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 18; GD: -1; PTS: 23)
8. Orlando City SC (GP: 17; GD: +2; PTS: 21)
9. New England (GP: 18; GD: -15; PTS: 20)
10. Chicago (GP: 18; GD: -1; PTS: 19)
11. Columbus (GP: 18; GD: -11; PTS: 17)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 18; GD: -27; PTS: 11)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 17; GD: +25; PTS: 37)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 18; GD: +2; PTS: 31)
3. Seattle (GP: 17; GD: +6; PTS: 29)
4. FC Dallas (GP: 19; GD: +2; PTS: 26)
5. San Jose (GP: 17; GD: +1; PTS: 25)
6. Minnesota United (GP: 17; GD: +4; PTS: 24)
7. Houston (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 24)
8. Real Salt Lake (GP: 17; GD: -4; PTS: 23)
9. Portland (GP: 16; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
10. Vancouver (GP: 19; GD: -4; PTS: 20)
11. Colorado (GP: 18; GD: -8; PTS: 19)
12. Kansas City (GP: 17; GD: +-2; PTS: 19)
NOTES: With Minnesota United and Houston level on points (24) and wins (7), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Dynamo's 0); with Portland and Vancouver level on points with 20, the Timbers have won more games than the Whitecaps (6-4); with Colorado and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 19, the Rapids have won more games than SKC (5-4).
CONCACAF Gold Cup: 1-0 Victories Send Team USA, Reggae Boyz Into Semifinals
The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded in Sunday at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.
In the opener, Darren Mattocks converted a penalty kick into the game-winning goal at 75 minutes as Jamaica defeated Panama 1-0.
In the nightcap (and the quarterfinal round's finale), Weston McKennie scored the game's lone goal in the 25th minute as the United States outlasted Curacao 1-0.
Here are the matchups for the semifinal round:
Tuesday:
At State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona:
Haiti vs. Mexico, 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Wednesday:
At Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee:
Jamaica vs. United States, 6:00 PM Pacific Time
The winners will face off in the final next Sunday at Chicago's Soldier Field
In the opener, Darren Mattocks converted a penalty kick into the game-winning goal at 75 minutes as Jamaica defeated Panama 1-0.
In the nightcap (and the quarterfinal round's finale), Weston McKennie scored the game's lone goal in the 25th minute as the United States outlasted Curacao 1-0.
Here are the matchups for the semifinal round:
Tuesday:
At State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona:
Haiti vs. Mexico, 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Wednesday:
At Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee:
Jamaica vs. United States, 6:00 PM Pacific Time
The winners will face off in the final next Sunday at Chicago's Soldier Field
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