After an exciting week of matches in Major League Soccer, here’s a roundup of all the action from the Eastern Conference.
1. Montreal Impact – 15 pts. |4-4 draw at Columbus Crew SC, next: vs. Philadelphia Union
For a second straight week, a Dominic Oduro equalizer in stoppage time gave Montreal a draw on the road. The Impact and Crew SC played to a 4-4 draw, as the veteran’s goal was the conclusion of a three-goal, second-half comeback. Montreal returns home this week to host Eastern Conference opponent, the Philadelphia Union.
2. Toronto FC - 14 pts. |1-0 winvs. FC Dallas, next: vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
In their first game at a remodeled and expanded BMO Field, Toronto FC defeated FC Dallas 1-0. A goal by rookie Tsubasa Endoh, the first of his career, in the 28th minute was all that was needed for the Reds to secure the three points. Toronto will play its second of a four-match homestretch on Saturday, when it welcomes the Vancouver Whitecaps.
3. Philadelphia Union – 13 pts. |BYE, next: vs. LA Galaxy (5/11), at Montreal Impact (5/14)
The Philadelphia Union were not in action this last week, but return to League play with two matches this week. The Union host the LA Galaxy on May 11 and will travel to the Montreal Impact on May 14.
4. New York City FC – 13 pts. | 2-0 winat D.C. United, next: at Portland Timbers
Behind goals from David Villa (49th) and Khiry Shelton (53rd), New York City FC defeated D.C. United 2-0 and earned its second straight win. Patrick Vieira’s squad racked up 11 shots and six corners in the victory, along with owning 55% of the possession. NYCFC will look to continue its winning ways this week, when it travels to Providence Park to take on the Portland Timbers.
5. Orlando City SC – 11 pts. |1-1 draw vs. New York Red Bulls, next: at Sporting Kansas City
In a chippy contest that featured eight yellows and one red card, Orlando City SC and the New York Red Bulls played to a 1-1 draw. The hosts went down in the 19th minute after a goal from the Red Bulls’ Bradley Wright-Phillips, but equalized in the 67th minute with good team play and a clinical finish from Kevin Molino. The Lions will look to get their first win since April 3 this week when they travel to Sporting Kansas City.
6. New York Red Bulls – 10 pts. |1-1 draw at Orlando City SC, next: at D.C. United
The New York Red Bulls took one point last week in a 1-1 draw with Orlando City SC, behind a clinical finish in the 19th minute from striker Bradley Wright-Phillips. New York had a chance to take the lead in the 77th minute, when a shot by Felipe was cleared off the goal line by Orlando City defender Rafael Ramos. The Red Bulls will try to get all three points this week when they travel to RFK Stadium to take on D.C. United.
7. D.C. United– 10 pts. |2-0 loss vs. vs. NYCFC, next: vs. New York Red Bulls
D.C. United had a number of opportunities, including 10 shots, but could not find the back of the net in its 2-0 loss against NYCFC. One of their best chances came in the 61st minute, when a Marcelo Sarvas free kick from 19 yards out rattled the post. The Black-and-Red will look to get back on track this week when the New York Red Bulls come to town.
8. New England Revolution – 10 pts. |4-2 loss at LA Galaxy, next: vs. Chicago Fire
The New England Revolution fell to the LA Galaxy 4-2 last week at the StubHub Center. The Eastern Conference side cut the Galaxy lead to one in the 70th minute, but could not overcome a first-half brace from Robbie Keane and a Steven Gerrard stoppage time game-sealing goal. The Revs will attempt to gain some momentum this week when they begin a three-match homestretch against the Chicago Fire.
9. Columbus Crew SC – 9 pts. |4-4 draw vs. Montreal Impact, next: vs. Colorado Rapids
A first-half brace from forward Kei Kamara and a second half brace from Federico Higuain were not enough for Columbus Crew SC in its 4-4 draw with the Montreal Impact. The Black & Gold held a 4-1 advantage in the 53rd minute after an Higuain penalty kick, but conceded three goals in the final 40 minutes to claim just one point from the match. Crew SC will look to get the full three points this week, when it welcomes the Colorado Rapids to MAPFRE Stadium.
10. Chicago Fire – 7 pts. |BYE, next: at Vancouver (5/11), at New England (5/14)
The Chicago Fire had a break from League play last week, but return to the pitch with two road matches this week. The Men in Red will travel to the Vancouver Whitecaps on May 11, and next go to Gillette Stadium on May 14 to take on the New England Revolution.
