Week 3 of MLS action is in the books and, with the exception of New York City FC, the New England Revolution and D.C. United, the Eastern Conference is taking a break this week. With the bye week, let’s take a look at where the East stands.
1. Montreal Impact - 6pts. | 2-0 loss at FC Dallas, next: at Seattle Sounders (4/2)
After opening the 2016 campaign with six points in their first two matches, the Impact fell to FC Dallas 2-0 at Toyota Stadium. The Impact were dominated offensively being outshot 15-6, and could not find an answer against FC Dallas ‘keeper Jesse Gonzalez. Montreal travels to Seattle on April 2 for a matchup with the Sounders.
2. Philadelphia Union - 6pts. | 3-0 win vs. New England Revolution, next: at Chicago Fire (4/2)
After a red card was issued to the Revs in the 36th, the Union took advantage and all three points in a 3-0 victory behind a brace from striker CJ Sapong and a stoppage-time goal from Sebastien Le Toux. Philly will look for another three points in Week 4 as it travels to Bridgeview to take on the Fire.
3. Orlando City SC - 5pts. | 1-0 win at New York City FC, next: vs. Portland Timbers (4/3)
With a 7th minute strike from forward Cyle Larin, Orlando City SC was able to claim its first three points of 2016 in a 1-0 victory over NYCFC. The Lions will look to stay unbeaten in Week 4 when they welcome the MLS Champion Portland Timbers to the Citrus Bowl.
4. Toronto FC - 4pts. | 1-0 loss at Sporting Kansas City, next: at Colorado Rapids (4/2)
Toronto FC recorded 12 shots and completed 76% of its passes, but could not find the back of the net in the 1-0 loss to Sporting KC. The Reds will look to get back on track in Week 4 as they travel to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for a matchup with the Colorado Rapids.
5. New York City FC - 4pts. | 1-0 loss vs. Orlando City SC, next: vs. New England Revolution (3/26)
Holding 66% possession and firing 15 shots were not enough for New York City FC, as it fell 1-0 in Week 3 to Orlando City SC. NYCFC aims for more production and points this week as it welcomes the Revs to Yankee Stadium
6. New York Red Bulls - 3pts. | 4-3 win vs. Houston Dynamo, next: at New England Revolution (4/1)
The Red Bulls claimed their first three points of the season in an exciting 4-3 victory over the Houston Dynamo. After trailing 2-1 at the break, the Red Bulls found the back of the net three times in the second half, including a brace from midfielder Felipe. New York looks to continue its good play against the New England Revolution on April 1.
7.Chicago Fire – 2pts. | 0-0 draw vs. Columbus Crew SC, next: vs. Philadelphia Union (4/2)
The Fire recorded their second straight draw of the season in a scoreless tie with Columbus Crew SC in Bridgeview. The Fire only produced five shots, but were able to keep Crew SC off the score sheet behind four saves from former Columbus goalie Matt Lampson. Chicago will look to create more chances in Week 4 as it welcomes Chris Pontius and the Philadelphia Union.
8. New England Revolution – 2pts. | 3-0 loss at Philadelphia Union, next: at New York City FC (3/26), vs. New York Red Bulls (4/1)
New England opened 2016 with back-to-back draws against the Houston Dynamo and DC United, but a 36th minute red card issued to defender Je-Vaughn Watson opened the flood gates for Philly in the Revs first defeat of the year. Jay Heaps’ side searches for a better defensive showing this week as it travels to Yankee Stadium to take on NYCFC.
9. D.C. United - 2pts. | 1-1 draw vs. Colorado Rapids, next: vs. FC Dallas (3/26), at San Jose Earthquakes (4/2)
An 80th minute equalizer from substitute Fabian Espindola gave D.C. United its second straight draw. The Black-and-Red fired 19 shots and had seven corners in the match. They will look for more points and more goals this week against FC Dallas at RFK Stadium.
10. Columbus Crew SC – 1pt. | 0-0 draw at Chicago Fire, next: at FC Dallas (4/2)
Crew SC left Bridgeview with a 0-0 draw and its first point of the season. The Black & Gold controlled the match for most of the 90, racking up 12 shots and maintaining 58% of the possession. Gregg Berhalter’s side will try to claim its first three points of the season when it travels to Toyota Stadium to take on FC Dallas in its second match on a three-game road trip.
