It's time for the second round of the playoffs, as the NHL's quest for the Stanley Cup continues. This series features the Atlantic Division's Ottawa Senators against the wild card New York Rangers.
Game 1: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for the Rangers and Craig Anderson for the Senators. New York got going in the second period with a Ryan McDonagh power play goal, powered by Mats Zuccarello and Pavel Buchnevich. Ottawa tied it on a Ryan Dzingel power play goal, with assists provided by Alexandre Burrows and Kyle Turris. The Senators took the lead with an Erik Karlsson goal in the third period, via Mike Hoffman and Marc Methot. This stood for a 2-1 win, with the three stars being Anderson (34 for 35 in saves), Karlsson, and Lundqvist (41 for 43 in saves). The Senators have a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for the Rangers and Craig Anderson for the Senators. New York began in the first period with a Michael Grabner shorthanded goal, his third of the postseason, set up by Jesper Fast. Ottawa tied it on a Jean-Gabriel Pageau goal, his second of the playoffs, going in unassisted. The Rangers took the lead back in the second period with a Chris Kreider goal, passed from Mika Zibanejad and Ryan McDonagh. New York added on with a Derek Stepan shorthanded goal, his second of the postseason, with a lone assist by Rick Nash. The Senators got one back with a Marc Methot goal, helped along by Mike Hoffman and Ben Harpur. The Rangers replied with a Brady Skjei goal, his third of the playoffs, assisted by McDonagh and Zibanejad. Ottawa pulled back with a Mark Stone goal, his second of the postseason, fueled by Dion Phaneuf and Fredrik Claesson. New York chipped back with a Skjei goal, his second of the game and fourth of the playoffs, guided in by Brendan Smith. The Senators countered with a Pageau goal, his second of the game and third of the postseason, made possible by Zack Smith and Phaneuf. Ottawa tied it on a Pageau goal, completing his hat trick on his fourth of the playoffs, via Kyle Turris and Erik Karlsson. The Senators won 6-5 with a Pageau goal in double overtime, his fourth of the game and fifth of the postseason, with a lone helper from Alexandre Burrows. The three stars were awarded to Pageau, Phaneuf, and Skjei, while McDonagh and Zibanejad get the honorable mentions. The Senators travel with a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Craig Anderson for the Senators and Henrik Lundqvist for the Rangers. New York led off in the first period with a Mats Zuccarello goal, his fourth of the postseason, coming off of Mika Zibanejad and Dan Girardi. The Rangers added on with a Michael Grabner goal, his fourth of the playoffs, via Zuccarello. New york extended the lead as Rick Nash scored his third of the postseason, thanks to Derek Stepan and Jimmy Vesey. The Rangers padded the lead with an Oscar Lindberg goal, helped along by J.T. Miller and Tanner Glass. Ottawa got on the board with a Jean-Gabriel Pageau goal, his sixth of the playoffs, assisted by Bobby Ryan and Cody Ceci. This only made it 4-1, the eventual final, with the three stars given to Zuccarello, Lundqvist (26 for 27 in saves), and Grabner. The Senators still lead the series 2-1.
Game 4: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Craig Anderson for the Senators and Henrik Lundqvist for the Rangers. New York started in the first period with a Nick Holden goal, assisted by Kevin Hayes. The Rangers added on in the second period with an Oscar Lindberg goal, his second of the postseason, made possible by Michael Grabner and Tanner Glass. New York extended the lead as Lindberg scored his second of the game and third of the playoffs, thanks to J.T. Miller and Glass. The Rangers padded the lead on a Chris Kreider power play goal in the third period, his second of the postseason, powered by Ryan McDonagh and Derek Stepan. Ottawa got on the board with a Kyle Turris goal, his second of the playoffs, via Zack Smith and Ben Harpur. This only made it 4-1, the final, with the three stars being Lindberg, Glass, and Lundqvist (22 for 23 in saves). The series is tied at 2 heading back to Canada.
Game 5: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for the Rangers and Craig Anderson for the Senators. New York opened in the first period with a Jesper Fast goal, his third of the postseason, coming off of Brendan Smith and Kevin Hayes. The Rangers added on with a Nick Holden goal, his second of the playoffs, via Jimmy Vesey. Ottawa got on the board with a Mark Stone goal, his third of the postseason, passed from Chris Wideman and Zack Smith. The Senators tied it on a Mike Hoffman goal in the second period, his third of the playoffs, guided in by Clarke MacArthur and Erik Karlsson. Ottawa took the lead with a Tom Pyatt goal, assisted by Smith. New York retied it on a Ryan McDonagh goal, his second of the postseason, fueled by Michael Grabner and Fast. The Rangers pulled ahead as Vesey scored, thanks to Brady Skjei and Derek Stepan. The Senators tied it again with a Derick Brassard goal, his third of the playoffs, helped along by MacArthur and Karlsson. Ottawa won 5-4 in overtime with a Kyle Turris goal, his third of the postseason, with helpers from Alexandre Burrows and Karlsson, the latter earning a sock trick. The three stars were Karlsson, Smith, and MacArthur, while Fast and Vesey get the honorable mentions. The Senators leave home leading the series 3-2.
Game 6: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Craig Anderson for the Senators and Henrik Lundqvist for the Rangers. Ottawa struck first in the first period with a Mike Hoffman goal, his fourth of the postseason, assisted by Erik Karlsson and Clarke MacArthur. The Senators added on with a Mark Stone goal, his fourth of the playoffs, passed from MacArthur and Chris Wideman. New York got on the board in the second period with a Mika Zibanejad goal, his second of the postseason, made possible by Mats Zuccarello and Nick Holden. Ottawa replied with a Karlsson goal, his second of the playoffs, fueled by Bobby Ryan and the goalie Anderson. The Rangers got one back with a Chris Kreider goal, his third of the postseason, via Zibanejad and Brendan Smith in the third period. The Senators iced it at 4-2 with a Jean-Gabriel Pageau empty net goal, his seventh of the playoffs, set up by Stone. The three stars were Karlsson, Stone, and Zibanejad, while MacArthur gets an honorable mention. The Senators advance to the Eastern Conference Final on a 4-2 series win.
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MLS 2017: Week 10
All teams in action this weekend, beginning on Friday in...
Colorado, as the Rapids host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. David Ousted and Tim Howard are the keepers. Colorado's Mekeil Williams had a yellow card for a fortieth minute foul. Vancouver saw a yellow card for dissent by Fredy Montero in the forty-eighth minute. The Rapids had a yellow card for a Shkelzen Gashi foul in the eightieth minute. The Whitecaps got going in the eighty-fourth minute on a Brek Shea goal, via Nicolas Mezquida. In the eighty-eighth minute, Colorado went down to ten men as Williams took a second yellow card for another foul. The final held at 1-0, with Shea the man of the match for his winning goal.
Saturday begins in Seattle, with the Sounders FC welcoming Toronto FC. Clint Irwin and Stefan Frei are the gloved men. Jordy Delem of Seattle had a yellow card for a thirteenth minute foul. Toronto began with a Jozy Altidore goal in the twenty-third minute, from the penalty spot. The Sounders' Osvaldo Alonso received a yellow card for a forty-sixth minute foul. Toronto's Chris Mavinga had a yellow card for his foul in the seventieth minute. Toronto won 1-0, with the man of the match being Altidore.
East to DC, where United brings in the Montreal Impact. Evan Bush and Travis Worra are the goalies. Montreal led off in the thirteenth minute with a Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla goal, set up by Adrian Arregui. Hernan Bernardello of the Impact had a yellow card for a foul in first half stoppage time. Montreal had yellow cards for fouls by Daniel Lovitz and Kyle Fisher in the fiftieth and fifty-ninth minutes, respectively. The final held at 1-0, with the man of the match being Tabla for his goal.
In Philadelphia, the Union host the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Andre Blake man the nets. Aaron Long of New York had a yellow card for a foul in the ninth minute. Philadelphia saw yellow cards for Fabrice-Jean Picault in the twenty-fifth minute and Haris Medunjanin for dissent in the twenty-sixth minute. Jack Elliott of the Union had a yellow card for his sixty-sixth minute foul. Philadelphia dented the scoreboard on a C.J. Sapong goal in the seventy-fourth minute. The Union added on with a Sapong goal in the eighty-first minute, via Chris Pontius and Fabian Herbers. Philadelphia extended the lead as Sapong finished his hat trick with a penalty kick goal in the eighty-fifth minute. Union keeper Blake took a yellow card for time wasting in the eighty-seventh minute. Sapong was the man of the 3-0 match for his hat trick.
Into Ohio, where the Columbus Crew SC welcome the New England Revolution. Cody Cropper and Zack Steffen play goal. Columbus opened in the thirteenth minute with an Ola Kamara goal, via Justin Meram. Jonathan Mensah of the Crew had a yellow card for his fifteenth minute foul. Columbus added on with a fifty-third minute Federico Higuain goal, coming off of Kamara. The Crew's Nicolai Naess had a yellow card for his sixty-ninth minute foul. New England saw yellow cards for fouls by Je-Vaughn Watson in the seventy-seventh minute and Antonio Mlinar Delamea in the eighty-first minute. Columbus won 2-0, with Kamara the man of the match for his goal and assist.
Down in Texas, the Houston Dynamo bring in Orlando City SC. Joe Bendik and Joe Willis are the similarly named goalies. Houston started in the twenty-third minute with an Alberth Elis goal, courtesy of A.J. DeLaGarza. Romell Quioto of the Dynamo had a yellow card in first half stoppage time for not retreating. Houston added on with a Mauro Manotas goal, via Alex, in the fifty-first minute. In the sixtieth minute, DeLaGarza took a yellow card for persistent infringement for the Dynamo. Houston extended the lead as Manotas scored in the sixty-fifth minute, with the help of Quioto and Alex. The Dynamo padded the lead on a seventy-fifth minute Quioto goal, set up by Manotas. Donny Toia of Orlando City took a yellow card for his persistent infringement in the seventy-ninth minute. Adolfo Machado of Houston had a yellow card for an eighty-fourth minute foul. The Dynamo won 4-0, with the man of the match being Manotas for his brace and assist.
Northwest to Salt Lake, where Real hosts FC Dallas. Jesse Gonzalez and Matt Van Oekel play in goal. Dallas struck first in the third minute with a Maximiliano Urruti penalty kick goal. Urruti took a yellow card for his fifty-seventh minute foul. Dallas added on in the sixty-seventh minute with a Matt Hedges goal, assisted by Kellyn Acosta. Cristian Colman of Dallas had a yellow card for a seventy-ninth minute foul. Dallas iced it at 3-0 with a stoppage time goal by Urruti. The man of the match was Urruti for his brace.
In California, the Los Angeles Galaxy welcome the Chicago Fire. Matt Lampson and Brian Rowe are set to start in goal. Chicago was first to score in the thirteenth minute with a David Accam penalty kick goal. The Fire added on in the sixteenth minute with a Nemanja Nikolic goal, passed from Accam. Los Angeles got on the board in the fifty-sixth minute with a Daniel Steres goal, made possible by Romain Alessandrini. Chicago's Brandon Vincent received a yellow card for a sixtieth minute foul. The Galaxy tied it on a sixty-fifth minute Giovani dos Santos goal, coming off of Dave Romney and Alessandrini. In the seventy-fourth minute, Los Angeles' Alessandrini took a yellow card for a dive. In the ninetieth minute, the Fire's Bastian Schweinsteiger took a yellow card for a foul. The game ended at 2-2, with the man of the match being Accam.
Saturday ends with the San Jose Earthquakes bringing in the Portland Timbers. Jeff Attinella and David Bingham are between the posts. San Jose drew first blood in the eighth minute with a Jahmir Hyka goal, via Chris Wondolowski. The Earthquakes added on in the thirty-first minute with a Wondolowski goal, made possible by Florian Jungwirth. Darren Mattocks of Portland had a yellow card for his forty-fifth minute foul. San Jose extended the lead in the fifty-fifth minute as Wondolowski scored, thanks to Jungwirth again. The Timbers saw a yellow card for dissent by Sebastian Blanco in the sixty-sixth minute. Portland's Vytautas Andriuskevicius took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The game ended 3-0, with the man of the match being Wondolowski for his brace and assist.
On Sunday, Minnesota United FC hosts Sporting Kansas City. Tim Melia and Bobby Shuttleworth are in goal. Igor Juliao of Kansas City took a yellow card for his seventeenth minute foul. Minnesota cracked the scoresheet in the twenty-second minute with an Abu Danladi goal, via Miguel Ibarra nd Ibson. Minnesota added on in the thirty-ninth minute with a Christian Ramirez goal, passed from Ibarra and Danladi. Minnesota's Ramirez had a yellow card for his fifty-first minute foul. In the seventy-second minute, Minnesota's Francisco Calvo and Sporting's Dominic Dwyer each had yellow cards for fouls. The final held at 2-0, with the man of the match being Ibarra for his pair of assists.
Finally, New York City FC hosts Atlanta United. Alec Kann and Sean Johnson protect the woodwork. New York City got on the board first in the seventeenth minute with a David Villa goal, assisted by Rodney Wallace. Atlanta's Julian Gressel had a yellow card for his thirty-fourth minute foul. Atlanta tied it on a Carlos Carmona goal in the thirty-ninth minute. Atlanta saw Michael Parkhurst take a yellow card for his forty-third minute foul. Ethan White of New York City had a yellow card for a foul in the fiftieth minute. New York City took the lead in the sixtieth minute with a Wallace goal, set up by White and Jack Harrison. New York City added on in the sixty-first minute with a Maximiliano Moralez goal, passed from Wallace and Villa. Jeff Larentowicz of Atlanta had a yellow card for his sixty-ninth minute foul. Tyrone Mears of Atlanta had a yellow card for his eighty-second minute foul. The final held at 3-1, with the man of the match being Wallace for his goal and two assists.
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Colorado, as the Rapids host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. David Ousted and Tim Howard are the keepers. Colorado's Mekeil Williams had a yellow card for a fortieth minute foul. Vancouver saw a yellow card for dissent by Fredy Montero in the forty-eighth minute. The Rapids had a yellow card for a Shkelzen Gashi foul in the eightieth minute. The Whitecaps got going in the eighty-fourth minute on a Brek Shea goal, via Nicolas Mezquida. In the eighty-eighth minute, Colorado went down to ten men as Williams took a second yellow card for another foul. The final held at 1-0, with Shea the man of the match for his winning goal.
Saturday begins in Seattle, with the Sounders FC welcoming Toronto FC. Clint Irwin and Stefan Frei are the gloved men. Jordy Delem of Seattle had a yellow card for a thirteenth minute foul. Toronto began with a Jozy Altidore goal in the twenty-third minute, from the penalty spot. The Sounders' Osvaldo Alonso received a yellow card for a forty-sixth minute foul. Toronto's Chris Mavinga had a yellow card for his foul in the seventieth minute. Toronto won 1-0, with the man of the match being Altidore.
East to DC, where United brings in the Montreal Impact. Evan Bush and Travis Worra are the goalies. Montreal led off in the thirteenth minute with a Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla goal, set up by Adrian Arregui. Hernan Bernardello of the Impact had a yellow card for a foul in first half stoppage time. Montreal had yellow cards for fouls by Daniel Lovitz and Kyle Fisher in the fiftieth and fifty-ninth minutes, respectively. The final held at 1-0, with the man of the match being Tabla for his goal.
In Philadelphia, the Union host the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Andre Blake man the nets. Aaron Long of New York had a yellow card for a foul in the ninth minute. Philadelphia saw yellow cards for Fabrice-Jean Picault in the twenty-fifth minute and Haris Medunjanin for dissent in the twenty-sixth minute. Jack Elliott of the Union had a yellow card for his sixty-sixth minute foul. Philadelphia dented the scoreboard on a C.J. Sapong goal in the seventy-fourth minute. The Union added on with a Sapong goal in the eighty-first minute, via Chris Pontius and Fabian Herbers. Philadelphia extended the lead as Sapong finished his hat trick with a penalty kick goal in the eighty-fifth minute. Union keeper Blake took a yellow card for time wasting in the eighty-seventh minute. Sapong was the man of the 3-0 match for his hat trick.
Into Ohio, where the Columbus Crew SC welcome the New England Revolution. Cody Cropper and Zack Steffen play goal. Columbus opened in the thirteenth minute with an Ola Kamara goal, via Justin Meram. Jonathan Mensah of the Crew had a yellow card for his fifteenth minute foul. Columbus added on with a fifty-third minute Federico Higuain goal, coming off of Kamara. The Crew's Nicolai Naess had a yellow card for his sixty-ninth minute foul. New England saw yellow cards for fouls by Je-Vaughn Watson in the seventy-seventh minute and Antonio Mlinar Delamea in the eighty-first minute. Columbus won 2-0, with Kamara the man of the match for his goal and assist.
Down in Texas, the Houston Dynamo bring in Orlando City SC. Joe Bendik and Joe Willis are the similarly named goalies. Houston started in the twenty-third minute with an Alberth Elis goal, courtesy of A.J. DeLaGarza. Romell Quioto of the Dynamo had a yellow card in first half stoppage time for not retreating. Houston added on with a Mauro Manotas goal, via Alex, in the fifty-first minute. In the sixtieth minute, DeLaGarza took a yellow card for persistent infringement for the Dynamo. Houston extended the lead as Manotas scored in the sixty-fifth minute, with the help of Quioto and Alex. The Dynamo padded the lead on a seventy-fifth minute Quioto goal, set up by Manotas. Donny Toia of Orlando City took a yellow card for his persistent infringement in the seventy-ninth minute. Adolfo Machado of Houston had a yellow card for an eighty-fourth minute foul. The Dynamo won 4-0, with the man of the match being Manotas for his brace and assist.
Northwest to Salt Lake, where Real hosts FC Dallas. Jesse Gonzalez and Matt Van Oekel play in goal. Dallas struck first in the third minute with a Maximiliano Urruti penalty kick goal. Urruti took a yellow card for his fifty-seventh minute foul. Dallas added on in the sixty-seventh minute with a Matt Hedges goal, assisted by Kellyn Acosta. Cristian Colman of Dallas had a yellow card for a seventy-ninth minute foul. Dallas iced it at 3-0 with a stoppage time goal by Urruti. The man of the match was Urruti for his brace.
In California, the Los Angeles Galaxy welcome the Chicago Fire. Matt Lampson and Brian Rowe are set to start in goal. Chicago was first to score in the thirteenth minute with a David Accam penalty kick goal. The Fire added on in the sixteenth minute with a Nemanja Nikolic goal, passed from Accam. Los Angeles got on the board in the fifty-sixth minute with a Daniel Steres goal, made possible by Romain Alessandrini. Chicago's Brandon Vincent received a yellow card for a sixtieth minute foul. The Galaxy tied it on a sixty-fifth minute Giovani dos Santos goal, coming off of Dave Romney and Alessandrini. In the seventy-fourth minute, Los Angeles' Alessandrini took a yellow card for a dive. In the ninetieth minute, the Fire's Bastian Schweinsteiger took a yellow card for a foul. The game ended at 2-2, with the man of the match being Accam.
Saturday ends with the San Jose Earthquakes bringing in the Portland Timbers. Jeff Attinella and David Bingham are between the posts. San Jose drew first blood in the eighth minute with a Jahmir Hyka goal, via Chris Wondolowski. The Earthquakes added on in the thirty-first minute with a Wondolowski goal, made possible by Florian Jungwirth. Darren Mattocks of Portland had a yellow card for his forty-fifth minute foul. San Jose extended the lead in the fifty-fifth minute as Wondolowski scored, thanks to Jungwirth again. The Timbers saw a yellow card for dissent by Sebastian Blanco in the sixty-sixth minute. Portland's Vytautas Andriuskevicius took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The game ended 3-0, with the man of the match being Wondolowski for his brace and assist.
On Sunday, Minnesota United FC hosts Sporting Kansas City. Tim Melia and Bobby Shuttleworth are in goal. Igor Juliao of Kansas City took a yellow card for his seventeenth minute foul. Minnesota cracked the scoresheet in the twenty-second minute with an Abu Danladi goal, via Miguel Ibarra nd Ibson. Minnesota added on in the thirty-ninth minute with a Christian Ramirez goal, passed from Ibarra and Danladi. Minnesota's Ramirez had a yellow card for his fifty-first minute foul. In the seventy-second minute, Minnesota's Francisco Calvo and Sporting's Dominic Dwyer each had yellow cards for fouls. The final held at 2-0, with the man of the match being Ibarra for his pair of assists.
Finally, New York City FC hosts Atlanta United. Alec Kann and Sean Johnson protect the woodwork. New York City got on the board first in the seventeenth minute with a David Villa goal, assisted by Rodney Wallace. Atlanta's Julian Gressel had a yellow card for his thirty-fourth minute foul. Atlanta tied it on a Carlos Carmona goal in the thirty-ninth minute. Atlanta saw Michael Parkhurst take a yellow card for his forty-third minute foul. Ethan White of New York City had a yellow card for a foul in the fiftieth minute. New York City took the lead in the sixtieth minute with a Wallace goal, set up by White and Jack Harrison. New York City added on in the sixty-first minute with a Maximiliano Moralez goal, passed from Wallace and Villa. Jeff Larentowicz of Atlanta had a yellow card for his sixty-ninth minute foul. Tyrone Mears of Atlanta had a yellow card for his eighty-second minute foul. The final held at 3-1, with the man of the match being Wallace for his goal and two assists.
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NWSL 2017: Week 4
We're back for more action this weekend, beginning with three Saturday games. The first is...
The Chicago Red Stars hosting the Houston Dash. Lydia Williams and Alyssa Naeher protect the nets. Houston's Bruna took a yellow card for a fourteenth minute foul. Chicago got a gift to start the scoring in the forty-fourth minute when the Dash's Sarah Hagen scored an own goal. The Red Stars added on in the sixty-first minute with a goal by Julie Johnston Ertz. Christen Press of Chicago received a yellow card for an eighty-second minute foul. The final held at 2-0, with Ertz the woman of the match for her well-rounded game.
To the east, the Washington Spirit welcome Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Stephanie Labbe are in the six-yard boxes. Washington led off in the sixth minute with a Francisca Ordega goal, set up by Line Sigvardsen Jensen. Sky Blue tied it on a twelfth minute goal by Kelley O'Hara. The Spirit retook the lead in the twenty-sixth minute when Sky Blue's Erin Simon put the ball in her own net for an own goal. Washington added on with a Havana Solaun goal in the thirty-fourth minute, coming off of Ordega. Sky Blue's Simon had a yellow card for a thirty-ninth minute foul. Sky Blue pulled back in the fiftieth minute on a Sarah Killion goal, guided in by O'Hara. The Spirit replied with a fifty-sixth minute goal by Ordega, her second of the game. Sky Blue shot back with a Killion penalty kick goal in the seventy-first minute, her second of the game. Cheyna Williams of Washington had a yellow card in the eighty-seventh minute for a foul. The final held at 4-3, with Ordega the woman of the match for a brace, assist, and the cross that led to Simon's own goal.
Saturday ends in the Northwest, as the Portland Thorns FC host the Seattle Reign FC for some Cascadia fun. Haley Kopmeyer and Adrianna Franch are the keepers. Seattle began in the first minute with a Jess Fishlock goal, assisted by Rumi Utsugi. Portland tied it in the thirty-seventh minute as Fishlock slid into a Hayley Raso cross that ended up in the Seattle goal. The Reign fired back with a thirty-ninth minute Merritt Mathias goal, coming off of Rebekah Stott. Seattle saw yellow cards for fouls by Megan Rapinoe in the fifty-seventh minute and Fishlock in the sixty-sixth minute. The Thorns' Amandine Henry took a yellow card for her seventy-third minute foul. Portland tied it on an eighty-second minute Allie Long goal, guided in by Meghan Klingenberg. Lindsey Horan of the Thorns had a yellow card in stoppage time for her foul. The game ended 2-2, with the woman of the match being Mathias.
On Sunday, the Boston Breakers bring in the North Carolina Courage. Sabrina D'Angelo and Abby Smith guard the woodwork. North Carolina opened in the thirty-second minute on a Jessica McDonald goal. Boston's Julie King had a yellow card for her thirty-fifth minute foul. The Breakers' Rosie White took a yellow card for her fifty-third minute foul. In the eighty-second minute, Boston's Adriana Leon received a yellow card for a foul. The Courage had a yellow card for time wasting by Taylor Smith in the eighty-seventh minute. The game ended at 1-0, with McDonald named woman of the match.
Finally, FC Kansas City hosts the Orlando Pride. Ashlyn Harris and Nicole Barnhart are the keepers. In first half stoppage time, Kansas City's Sydney Leroux received a yellow card for her foul. Maddy Evans of Orlando had a yellow card for a sixtieth minute foul. The Pride got going in the seventy-third minute with a Marta goal, passed from Jasmyne Spencer. Kansas City tied it on an eighty-fourth minute goal by Erika Tymrak, assisted by Maegan Kelley. The game ended 1-1, with the woman of the match honors going to Marta.
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The Chicago Red Stars hosting the Houston Dash. Lydia Williams and Alyssa Naeher protect the nets. Houston's Bruna took a yellow card for a fourteenth minute foul. Chicago got a gift to start the scoring in the forty-fourth minute when the Dash's Sarah Hagen scored an own goal. The Red Stars added on in the sixty-first minute with a goal by Julie Johnston Ertz. Christen Press of Chicago received a yellow card for an eighty-second minute foul. The final held at 2-0, with Ertz the woman of the match for her well-rounded game.
To the east, the Washington Spirit welcome Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Stephanie Labbe are in the six-yard boxes. Washington led off in the sixth minute with a Francisca Ordega goal, set up by Line Sigvardsen Jensen. Sky Blue tied it on a twelfth minute goal by Kelley O'Hara. The Spirit retook the lead in the twenty-sixth minute when Sky Blue's Erin Simon put the ball in her own net for an own goal. Washington added on with a Havana Solaun goal in the thirty-fourth minute, coming off of Ordega. Sky Blue's Simon had a yellow card for a thirty-ninth minute foul. Sky Blue pulled back in the fiftieth minute on a Sarah Killion goal, guided in by O'Hara. The Spirit replied with a fifty-sixth minute goal by Ordega, her second of the game. Sky Blue shot back with a Killion penalty kick goal in the seventy-first minute, her second of the game. Cheyna Williams of Washington had a yellow card in the eighty-seventh minute for a foul. The final held at 4-3, with Ordega the woman of the match for a brace, assist, and the cross that led to Simon's own goal.
Saturday ends in the Northwest, as the Portland Thorns FC host the Seattle Reign FC for some Cascadia fun. Haley Kopmeyer and Adrianna Franch are the keepers. Seattle began in the first minute with a Jess Fishlock goal, assisted by Rumi Utsugi. Portland tied it in the thirty-seventh minute as Fishlock slid into a Hayley Raso cross that ended up in the Seattle goal. The Reign fired back with a thirty-ninth minute Merritt Mathias goal, coming off of Rebekah Stott. Seattle saw yellow cards for fouls by Megan Rapinoe in the fifty-seventh minute and Fishlock in the sixty-sixth minute. The Thorns' Amandine Henry took a yellow card for her seventy-third minute foul. Portland tied it on an eighty-second minute Allie Long goal, guided in by Meghan Klingenberg. Lindsey Horan of the Thorns had a yellow card in stoppage time for her foul. The game ended 2-2, with the woman of the match being Mathias.
On Sunday, the Boston Breakers bring in the North Carolina Courage. Sabrina D'Angelo and Abby Smith guard the woodwork. North Carolina opened in the thirty-second minute on a Jessica McDonald goal. Boston's Julie King had a yellow card for her thirty-fifth minute foul. The Breakers' Rosie White took a yellow card for her fifty-third minute foul. In the eighty-second minute, Boston's Adriana Leon received a yellow card for a foul. The Courage had a yellow card for time wasting by Taylor Smith in the eighty-seventh minute. The game ended at 1-0, with McDonald named woman of the match.
Finally, FC Kansas City hosts the Orlando Pride. Ashlyn Harris and Nicole Barnhart are the keepers. In first half stoppage time, Kansas City's Sydney Leroux received a yellow card for her foul. Maddy Evans of Orlando had a yellow card for a sixtieth minute foul. The Pride got going in the seventy-third minute with a Marta goal, passed from Jasmyne Spencer. Kansas City tied it on an eighty-fourth minute goal by Erika Tymrak, assisted by Maegan Kelley. The game ended 1-1, with the woman of the match honors going to Marta.
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Central Division Final: 3) St. Louis Blues VS. 4) Nashville Predators
It's time for the second round of the playoffs, as the NHL's quest for the Stanley Cup continues. This series features Central Division rivals, the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators.
Game 1: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Pekka Rinne for the Predators and Jake Allen for the Blues. Nashville started in the first period with a Colin Wilson power play goal, powered by P.K. Subban and Ryan Ellis. The Predators added on with a Subban goal in the second period, made possible by Ryan Johansen. St. Louis got on the board with a Colton Parayko goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of Joel Edmundson and Kyle Brodziak. Nashville answered with a Filip Forsberg power play goal, his third of the playoffs, with assists provided by Subban and Roman Josi. The Blues pulled back with a Jaden Schwartz goal in the third period, his third of the postseason, guided in by Paul Stastny and Edmundson. St. Louis tied it on a Vladimir Sobotka goal, his second of the playoffs, fueled by Magnus Paajarvi. The Predators took the lead back with a Vernon Fiddler goal, with a lone assist by Austin Watson. This made it 4-3, the final, with the three stars handed to Subban, Edmundson, and Fiddler. The Predators have a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Pekka Rinne for the Predators and Jake Allen for the Blues. Nashville opened in the first period with a James Neal goal, coming off of Colton Sissons and Ryan Ellis. St. Louis tied it on a Vladimir Tarasenko power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Alex Pietrangelo and Alexander Steen. The Predators retook the lead with an Ellis goal, his second of the playoffs, going in unassisted in the third period. The Blues tied it on a Jori Lehtera goal, via Patrik Berglund and Colton Parayko. St. Louis took the lead with a Tarasenko goal, his second of the game and third of the postseason, assisted by Joel Edmundson and Jaden Schwartz. This stood for a 3-2 win, with the three stars given to Tarasenko, Ellis, and Lehtera. The series is tied at 1 as it shifts to Tennessee.
Game 3: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee. In goal: Jake Allen for the Blues and Pekka Rinne for the Predators. Nashville led off in the first period with a Ryan Ellis goal, his third of the postseason, coming off of Filip Forsberg and P.K. Subban. The Predators added on with a Cody McLeod goal, via Colton Sissons and Mattias Ekholm. St. Louis got on the board with an Alexander Steen goal, his third of the playoffs, assisted by Alex Pietrangelo and Vladimir Sobotka. Nashville replied in the third period with a Roman Josi goal, his third of the postseason, made possible by Sissons and Harry Zolnierczyk. This made it 3-1, the final, with the three stars going to Sissons, McLeod, and Rinne (22 for 23 in saves). The Predators retake the series lead at 2-1.
Game 4: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee. In goal: Jake Allen for the Blues and Pekka Rinne for the Predators. Nashville got going in the third period with a Ryan Ellis power play goal, his fourth of the postseason, powered by Colin Wilson. The Predators added on with a James Neal goal, his second of the playoffs, going in unassisted. St. Louis got on the board with a Joel Edmundson goal, his third of the postseason, via Alexander Steen and Jori Lehtera. The game ended at 2-1, with the three stars being Rinne (32 for 33 in saves), Neal, and Ellis. The Predators have a 3-1 series lead, on the verge of advancing.
Game 5: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Pekka Rinne for the Predators and Jake Allen for the Blues. St. Louis dented the scoreboard in the second period with a Dmitrij Jaskin goal, passed from Alex Pietrangelo and Vladimir Sobotka. Nashville tied it on a James Neal power play goal, his third of the postseason, powered by P.K. Subban and Roman Josi. The Blues took the lead in the third period on a Jaden Schwartz goal, his fourth of the playoffs, guided in by Colton Parayko. This made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars handed to Schwartz, Jaskin, and Allen (21 for 22 in saves). The series heads back to Tennessee with the Predators ahead 3-2.
Game 6: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee. In goal: Jake Allen for the Blues and Pekka Rinne for the Predators. St. Louis began in the first period with a Paul Stastny goal, his second of the postseason, via Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz. Nashville tied it in the second period on a Roman Josi goal, his fourth of the playoffs, assisted by Mattias Ekholm and Ryan Johansen. The Predators took the lead with a Johansen goal in the third period, his second of the postseason, guided in by Viktor Arvidsson and Filip Forsberg. Nashville iced it at 3-1 with a Calle Jarnkrok empty net goal, set up by Josi and the goalie Rinne. The three stars were Johansen, Josi, and Rinne (23 for 24 in saves). The Predators are the first team to advance to the Western Conference final on a 4-2 series win.
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Game 1: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Pekka Rinne for the Predators and Jake Allen for the Blues. Nashville started in the first period with a Colin Wilson power play goal, powered by P.K. Subban and Ryan Ellis. The Predators added on with a Subban goal in the second period, made possible by Ryan Johansen. St. Louis got on the board with a Colton Parayko goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of Joel Edmundson and Kyle Brodziak. Nashville answered with a Filip Forsberg power play goal, his third of the playoffs, with assists provided by Subban and Roman Josi. The Blues pulled back with a Jaden Schwartz goal in the third period, his third of the postseason, guided in by Paul Stastny and Edmundson. St. Louis tied it on a Vladimir Sobotka goal, his second of the playoffs, fueled by Magnus Paajarvi. The Predators took the lead back with a Vernon Fiddler goal, with a lone assist by Austin Watson. This made it 4-3, the final, with the three stars handed to Subban, Edmundson, and Fiddler. The Predators have a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Pekka Rinne for the Predators and Jake Allen for the Blues. Nashville opened in the first period with a James Neal goal, coming off of Colton Sissons and Ryan Ellis. St. Louis tied it on a Vladimir Tarasenko power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Alex Pietrangelo and Alexander Steen. The Predators retook the lead with an Ellis goal, his second of the playoffs, going in unassisted in the third period. The Blues tied it on a Jori Lehtera goal, via Patrik Berglund and Colton Parayko. St. Louis took the lead with a Tarasenko goal, his second of the game and third of the postseason, assisted by Joel Edmundson and Jaden Schwartz. This stood for a 3-2 win, with the three stars given to Tarasenko, Ellis, and Lehtera. The series is tied at 1 as it shifts to Tennessee.
Game 3: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee. In goal: Jake Allen for the Blues and Pekka Rinne for the Predators. Nashville led off in the first period with a Ryan Ellis goal, his third of the postseason, coming off of Filip Forsberg and P.K. Subban. The Predators added on with a Cody McLeod goal, via Colton Sissons and Mattias Ekholm. St. Louis got on the board with an Alexander Steen goal, his third of the playoffs, assisted by Alex Pietrangelo and Vladimir Sobotka. Nashville replied in the third period with a Roman Josi goal, his third of the postseason, made possible by Sissons and Harry Zolnierczyk. This made it 3-1, the final, with the three stars going to Sissons, McLeod, and Rinne (22 for 23 in saves). The Predators retake the series lead at 2-1.
Game 4: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee. In goal: Jake Allen for the Blues and Pekka Rinne for the Predators. Nashville got going in the third period with a Ryan Ellis power play goal, his fourth of the postseason, powered by Colin Wilson. The Predators added on with a James Neal goal, his second of the playoffs, going in unassisted. St. Louis got on the board with a Joel Edmundson goal, his third of the postseason, via Alexander Steen and Jori Lehtera. The game ended at 2-1, with the three stars being Rinne (32 for 33 in saves), Neal, and Ellis. The Predators have a 3-1 series lead, on the verge of advancing.
Game 5: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Pekka Rinne for the Predators and Jake Allen for the Blues. St. Louis dented the scoreboard in the second period with a Dmitrij Jaskin goal, passed from Alex Pietrangelo and Vladimir Sobotka. Nashville tied it on a James Neal power play goal, his third of the postseason, powered by P.K. Subban and Roman Josi. The Blues took the lead in the third period on a Jaden Schwartz goal, his fourth of the playoffs, guided in by Colton Parayko. This made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars handed to Schwartz, Jaskin, and Allen (21 for 22 in saves). The series heads back to Tennessee with the Predators ahead 3-2.
Game 6: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee. In goal: Jake Allen for the Blues and Pekka Rinne for the Predators. St. Louis began in the first period with a Paul Stastny goal, his second of the postseason, via Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz. Nashville tied it in the second period on a Roman Josi goal, his fourth of the playoffs, assisted by Mattias Ekholm and Ryan Johansen. The Predators took the lead with a Johansen goal in the third period, his second of the postseason, guided in by Viktor Arvidsson and Filip Forsberg. Nashville iced it at 3-1 with a Calle Jarnkrok empty net goal, set up by Josi and the goalie Rinne. The three stars were Johansen, Josi, and Rinne (23 for 24 in saves). The Predators are the first team to advance to the Western Conference final on a 4-2 series win.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2017
MLS Midweek: May 3, 2017
Two games at midweek this time, beginning with...
Toronto FC welcoming Orlando City SC. Joe Bendik and Alexander Bono are the gloved men. Toronto began in the ninth minute with a Sebastian Giovinco goal, passed from Jozy Altidore. Toronto added on in the thirty-eighth minute with a Giovinco goal, coming off of Victor Vazquez. Orlando City got on the board in first half stoppage time with a Kaka goal, made possible by Cyle Larin and Carlos Rivas. Toronto saw yellow cards for fouls by Bono in the fiftieth minute and Altidore in the fifty-second minute. Jonathan Spector of Orlando City took a yellow card for his seventy-fourth minute foul, as did teammate Cristian Higuita in the eighty-fifth minute. The game ended at 2-1, with the man of the match being Giovinco for his brace.
In Kansas City, Sporting brings in the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Tim Melia protect the nets. Kansas City's Ike Opara had a yellow card for a thirtieth minute foul. Sporting got going in the forty-sixth minute with a Dominic Dwyer goal. Kansas City's Dwyer had a yellow card for a fifty-first minute foul. Sean Davis of New York had a yellow card for a sixty-second minute foul. Sporting added on in the sixty-eighth minute on another Dwyer goal, set up by Benny Feilhaber. Connor Lade of the Red Bulls had a yellow card for his seventy-sixth minute foul, as did teammate Bradley Wright-Phillips in stoppage time. Sporting won 2-0, with Dwyer's brace making him man of the match.
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Toronto FC welcoming Orlando City SC. Joe Bendik and Alexander Bono are the gloved men. Toronto began in the ninth minute with a Sebastian Giovinco goal, passed from Jozy Altidore. Toronto added on in the thirty-eighth minute with a Giovinco goal, coming off of Victor Vazquez. Orlando City got on the board in first half stoppage time with a Kaka goal, made possible by Cyle Larin and Carlos Rivas. Toronto saw yellow cards for fouls by Bono in the fiftieth minute and Altidore in the fifty-second minute. Jonathan Spector of Orlando City took a yellow card for his seventy-fourth minute foul, as did teammate Cristian Higuita in the eighty-fifth minute. The game ended at 2-1, with the man of the match being Giovinco for his brace.
In Kansas City, Sporting brings in the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Tim Melia protect the nets. Kansas City's Ike Opara had a yellow card for a thirtieth minute foul. Sporting got going in the forty-sixth minute with a Dominic Dwyer goal. Kansas City's Dwyer had a yellow card for a fifty-first minute foul. Sean Davis of New York had a yellow card for a sixty-second minute foul. Sporting added on in the sixty-eighth minute on another Dwyer goal, set up by Benny Feilhaber. Connor Lade of the Red Bulls had a yellow card for his seventy-sixth minute foul, as did teammate Bradley Wright-Phillips in stoppage time. Sporting won 2-0, with Dwyer's brace making him man of the match.
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Sunday, April 30, 2017
NWSL 2017: Week 3
We're back for another full week of games. First up, the game of the week in...
Portland, as the Thorns FC hosts the Chicago Red Stars. Alyssa Naeher and Adrianna Franch receive the starting nods in goal. Portland led off in the twenty-seventh minute with a Nadia Nadim penalty kick goal, coming after a handball by Christen Press in the box. In the fifty-first minute, Emily Sonnett received a yellow card for a foul. Chicago's Julie Johnston Ertz received a yellow card for a sixty-fifth minute foul. Celeste Boureille took a yellow card for a foul in the sixty-seventh minute for Portland. The Red Stars had a yellow card in stoppage time for Press' foul. The final held at 1-0, with the woman of the match being Franch for a five-save clean sheet.
Back east, the North Carolina Courage welcome the Orlando Pride. Ashlyn Harris and Sabrina D'Angelo protect the nets. North Carolina opened in the sixth minute with a Jessica McDonald goal. Samantha Mewis took a yellow card for the Courage in the eighteenth minute. Orlando got on the board with a Camila goal in the twenty-sevneth minute. North Carolina retook the lead on a Mewis penalty kick goal in the thirty-third minute, right after the Pride's Laura Alleway took a yellow card for a handball in the box. In the seventieth minute, the Courage added on with a Lynn Williams goal, assisted by Debinha. North Carolina had yellow cards for fouls by McCall Zerboni in eighty-second minute and Samantha Witteman in the eighty-fourth minute. The final held at 3-1, with the woman of the match being Williams.
Up in Boston, the Breakers host the Seattle Reign FC. Haley Kopmeyer and Abby Smith are between the pipes. Boston started in the eleventh minute with an Adriana Leon goal. The Breakers added on in the fifteenth minute with a Rose Lavelle goal, passed from Leon. Seattle had a yellow card in the thirty-second minute for a foul by Jess Fishlock. Boston's Rosie White had a yellow card for a thirty-fifth minute foul. The Reign's Merritt Mathias took a yellow card for a thirty-eighth minute foul. The Breakers extended the lead in the fifty-second minute as Natasha Dowie scored, thanks to Leon. In the seventy-sixth minute, Boston's Allysha Chapman took a yellow card for a foul. The game ended at 3-0, with Leon the woman of the match for her goal and pair of assists.
In Washington, Saturday ends with the Spirit bringing in the Houston Dash. Lydia Williams and Stephanie Labbe play goal. Houston began in the twenty-eighth minute with a Kealia Ohai goal, assisted by Bruna. In the fifty-ninth minute, Bruna received a yellow card for her foul for the Dash. The game ended 1-0, with the woman of the match being Ohai for her goal.
Finally, on Sunday, Sky Blue FC hosts FC Kansas City. Nicole Barnhart and Kailen Sheridan are the keepers. Sky Blue had a yellow card for a seventy-third minute foul by Raquel Rodriguez. Sky Blue got going in the eighty-third minute on a Rodriguez goal, set up by Mandy Freeman. Madison Tiernan of Sky Blue took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The woman of the match was Rodriguez for her goal and defensive play around the field.
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Portland, as the Thorns FC hosts the Chicago Red Stars. Alyssa Naeher and Adrianna Franch receive the starting nods in goal. Portland led off in the twenty-seventh minute with a Nadia Nadim penalty kick goal, coming after a handball by Christen Press in the box. In the fifty-first minute, Emily Sonnett received a yellow card for a foul. Chicago's Julie Johnston Ertz received a yellow card for a sixty-fifth minute foul. Celeste Boureille took a yellow card for a foul in the sixty-seventh minute for Portland. The Red Stars had a yellow card in stoppage time for Press' foul. The final held at 1-0, with the woman of the match being Franch for a five-save clean sheet.
Back east, the North Carolina Courage welcome the Orlando Pride. Ashlyn Harris and Sabrina D'Angelo protect the nets. North Carolina opened in the sixth minute with a Jessica McDonald goal. Samantha Mewis took a yellow card for the Courage in the eighteenth minute. Orlando got on the board with a Camila goal in the twenty-sevneth minute. North Carolina retook the lead on a Mewis penalty kick goal in the thirty-third minute, right after the Pride's Laura Alleway took a yellow card for a handball in the box. In the seventieth minute, the Courage added on with a Lynn Williams goal, assisted by Debinha. North Carolina had yellow cards for fouls by McCall Zerboni in eighty-second minute and Samantha Witteman in the eighty-fourth minute. The final held at 3-1, with the woman of the match being Williams.
Up in Boston, the Breakers host the Seattle Reign FC. Haley Kopmeyer and Abby Smith are between the pipes. Boston started in the eleventh minute with an Adriana Leon goal. The Breakers added on in the fifteenth minute with a Rose Lavelle goal, passed from Leon. Seattle had a yellow card in the thirty-second minute for a foul by Jess Fishlock. Boston's Rosie White had a yellow card for a thirty-fifth minute foul. The Reign's Merritt Mathias took a yellow card for a thirty-eighth minute foul. The Breakers extended the lead in the fifty-second minute as Natasha Dowie scored, thanks to Leon. In the seventy-sixth minute, Boston's Allysha Chapman took a yellow card for a foul. The game ended at 3-0, with Leon the woman of the match for her goal and pair of assists.
In Washington, Saturday ends with the Spirit bringing in the Houston Dash. Lydia Williams and Stephanie Labbe play goal. Houston began in the twenty-eighth minute with a Kealia Ohai goal, assisted by Bruna. In the fifty-ninth minute, Bruna received a yellow card for her foul for the Dash. The game ended 1-0, with the woman of the match being Ohai for her goal.
Finally, on Sunday, Sky Blue FC hosts FC Kansas City. Nicole Barnhart and Kailen Sheridan are the keepers. Sky Blue had a yellow card for a seventy-third minute foul by Raquel Rodriguez. Sky Blue got going in the eighty-third minute on a Rodriguez goal, set up by Mandy Freeman. Madison Tiernan of Sky Blue took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The woman of the match was Rodriguez for her goal and defensive play around the field.
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MLS 2017: Week 9
We're back for a full week of games. We start with one on Friday, as...
Toronto FC hosts the Houston Dynamo. Joe Willis and Alexander Bono are the goalies. Toronto began in the sixteenth minute with a Jozy Altidore goal, passed from Raheem Edwards and Marco Delgado. Toronto added on with an Altidore goal in the thirty-second minute, via Sebastian Giovinco. Alberth Elis and Juan Cabezas of Houston had yellow cards for fouls in the fifty-eighth and seventieth minutes, respectively. The game ended 2-0, with Altidore the man of the match for his brace.
Saturday also starts in Canada, with the Montreal Impact hosting the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. David Ousted and Evan Bush man the nets. Montreal led off in the ninth minute with a Marco Donadel goal. Kyle Fisher of the Impact took a yellow card for a foul in the twenty-eighth minute. Vancouver tied it on a twenty-ninth minute Andrew Jacobson goal. Hernan Bernardello of Montreal had a yellow card for a forty-first minute foul. In the fifty-ninth minute, Donadel of the Impact took a yellow card for his foul. Matias Laba of the Whitecaps took a sixty-fifth minute yellow card for a foul. Vancouver took the lead in the seventy-ninth minute with a goal by Cristian Techera goal, coming off of Jacobson. Dominic Oduro of Montreal received a yellow card for his foul in stoppage time. The man of the match was Jacobson for his goal and assist.
Down in Florida, Orlando City SC welcomes the Colorado Rapids. Zac MacMath and Joe Bendik receive the starts in goal. Colorado had yellow cards for Kevin Doyle in the twentieth minute and Micheal Azira in the thirty-fifth minute, both for fouls. Matias Perez Garcia had a yellow card for a thirty-sixth minute foul for Orlando City. Orlando City got going in the seventieth minute with a Carlos Rivas goal, assisted by Cristian Higuita. Tommy Redding of Orlando City had a yellow card for a seventy-fourth minute foul. Orlando City added on with a Kaka goal in stoppage time. The Rapids' Bobby Burling had a yellow card for a foul a minute later.
Back north, the Columbus Crew SC brings in New York City FC. Sean Johnson and Zack Steffen are in the six-yard boxes. New York City had a yellow card for a second minute foul by Ben Sweat. New York City opened in the eighth minute with a Jack Harrison goal, guided in by Maximiliano Moralez. Yangel Herrera of New York City took a yellow card for a seventeenth minute foul. Columbus tied it on a twenty-ninth minute goal by Federico Higuain, assisted by Jukka Raitala and Justin Meram. The Crew's Raitala took a yellow card for a forty-fourth minute foul. Columbus took the lead in the forty-ninth minute with an Ola Kamara goal, set up by Ethan Finlay. New York City tied it again with a Herrera goal, passed from Sweat and Alexander Ring. New York City took the lead in the seventy-sixth minute with a Harrison goal, made possible by Herrera. Maxime Chanot of New York City had a yellow card in the seventy-ninth minute for a foul. The final held at 3-2, with Harrison the man of the match for his brace.
East to Red Bull Arena, where the New York Red Bulls host the Chicago Fire. Jorge Bava and Luis Robles are the gloved men. New York started in the thirty-seventh minute with a Bradley Wright-Phillips goal, coming off of Daniel Royer. Alex Muyl of the Red Bulls had a yellow card for his fifty-first minute foul. Chicago tied it in the fifty-ninth minute with a Nemanja Nikolic goal, passed from Dax McCarty. Connor Lade of the Red Bulls took a yellow card for not retreating in the sixty-second minute. New York took the lead in the seventy-first minute with a Kemar Lawrence goal, fueled by Damien Perrinelle. The Red Bulls had yellow cards for Felipe in the eighty-first minute and Frederik Gulbrandsen in the eighty-seventh minute, both for fouls. The final stood at 2-1, with the man of the match being Lawrence for his winner.
In Texas, FC Dallas welcomes the Portland Timbers. Jeff Attinella and Jesse Gonzalez guard the woodwork. Portland struck first in the thirtieth minute with a Fanendo Adi goal, made possible by David Guzman. The Timbers' Vytautas Andriuskevicius took a yellow card for a foul in the thirty-fourth minute. Dallas had a yellow card given to Maynor Figueroa in the thirty-seventh minute for his foul. Dallas tied it in the sixty-first minute on a Maximiliano Urruti goal. Portland retook the lead with a Sebastian Blanco goal in the seventy-first minute, via Adi and Alvas Powell. Dallas' Hernan Grana took a yellow card for a seventy-third minute foul. Dallas tied it on a Tesho Akindele goal, assisted by Grana and Urruti. The final held at 2-2, with the man of the match being Adi for his goal and assist to create a road point.
Up north to Minnesota, as United FC brings in the San Jose Earthquakes. David Bingham and Bobby Shuttleworth play goal. San Jose dented the scoreboard in the fifty-fourth minute with a Florian Jungwirth goal, assisted by Chris Wondolowski and Jahmir Hyka. In the eighty-seventh minute, the Earthquakes keeper Bingham took a yellow card time wasting. Jerome Thiesson of Minnesota had a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The final held at 1-0, with the man of the match being Jungwirth for his goal.
Backtracking to Kansas City, where Sporting hosts Real Salt Lake. Matt Van Oekel and Tim Melia protect the nets. Kansas City was first to score in the seventeenth minute with a Benny Feilhaber goal, assisted by Graham Zusi and Roger Espinoza. Salt Lake had a yellow card for a foul by Luke Mulholland in the thirty-ninth minute. Feilhaber had a yellow card for his forty-ninth minute foul. In the fifty-first minute, Demar Phillips of Real took a yellow card for dissent. Sporting added on with a fifty-first minute Dominic Dwyer goal. In the fifty-fifth minute, Salt Lake's Yura Movsisyan and Espinoza of Kansas City each received yellow cards for fouls. In the sixty-ninth minute, Zusi took a yellow card for Sporting for his foul, as did teammate Gerso Fernandes in the eighty-fourth minute. Real's Brooks Lennon had a yellow card for an eighty-fifth minute foul. In stoppage time, Sporting iced it at 3-0 with a Fernandes goal, coming off of Soony Saad. The final held at 3-0, with the man of the match being Feilhaber for the early winner.
Northwest to Seattle, where the Sounders FC welcome the New England Revolution. Cody Cropper and Stefan Frei are in the six-yard boxes. New England opened in the fifteenth minute with a Daigo Kobayashi goal, assisted by Lee Nguyen. The Revolution added on with a twenty-sixth minute Juan Agudelo goal, passed from Kelyn Rowe and Antonio Mlinar Delamea. Tony Alfaro of Seattle had a yellow card for his forty-fourth minute foul. New England extended the lead in the fifty-fourth minute as Agudelo scored his second of the game, thanks to Diego Fagundez and Xavier Kouassi. The Sounders got on the board in the seventy-fifth minute with a Nicolas Lodeiro goal, coming off of Joevin Jones. Seattle's Will Bruin had a yellow card for dissent in the eightieth minute. The Sounders got closer with a Bruin goal in the eighty-fifth minute, via Jones and Cristian Roldan. Seattle tied it on an eighty-eighth minute goal by Osvaldo Alonso fueled by Gustav Svensson and Lodeiro. The game ended in a 3-3 tie, with the man of the match being Agudelo for his brace.
Saturday ends in California, with the Los Angeles Galaxy bringing in the Philadelphia Union. Andre Blake and Brian Rowe are the keepers. Los Angeles' Jelle Van Damme took a forty-fourth minute yellow card for a foul. The Galaxy's Bradley Diallo had a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The game ended 0-0, with the man of the match being Blake for a three-save clean sheet.
Finally, on Sunday, Atlanta United FC hosts DC United. Bill Hamid and Alec Kann play goal. DC's Sean Franklin took a second minute yellow card for a foul. Atlanta opened in the ninth minute on a Kenwyne Jones goal, via Yamil Asad. DC tied it on a Michael Parkhurst own goal in the twenty-fifth minute. DC took the lead in the thirty-sixth minute on a Luciano Acosta goal, coming off of Franklin. Jared Jeffrey of DC had a yellow card for a forty-fifth minute foul. DC added on with a Sebastien Le Toux goal in the fifty-fifth minute, set up by Acosta. In the eighty-third minute, Asad of Atlanta had a yellow card for his foul. The game ended at 3-1, with the man of the match being Acosta for his winner and assist.
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Toronto FC hosts the Houston Dynamo. Joe Willis and Alexander Bono are the goalies. Toronto began in the sixteenth minute with a Jozy Altidore goal, passed from Raheem Edwards and Marco Delgado. Toronto added on with an Altidore goal in the thirty-second minute, via Sebastian Giovinco. Alberth Elis and Juan Cabezas of Houston had yellow cards for fouls in the fifty-eighth and seventieth minutes, respectively. The game ended 2-0, with Altidore the man of the match for his brace.
Saturday also starts in Canada, with the Montreal Impact hosting the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. David Ousted and Evan Bush man the nets. Montreal led off in the ninth minute with a Marco Donadel goal. Kyle Fisher of the Impact took a yellow card for a foul in the twenty-eighth minute. Vancouver tied it on a twenty-ninth minute Andrew Jacobson goal. Hernan Bernardello of Montreal had a yellow card for a forty-first minute foul. In the fifty-ninth minute, Donadel of the Impact took a yellow card for his foul. Matias Laba of the Whitecaps took a sixty-fifth minute yellow card for a foul. Vancouver took the lead in the seventy-ninth minute with a goal by Cristian Techera goal, coming off of Jacobson. Dominic Oduro of Montreal received a yellow card for his foul in stoppage time. The man of the match was Jacobson for his goal and assist.
Down in Florida, Orlando City SC welcomes the Colorado Rapids. Zac MacMath and Joe Bendik receive the starts in goal. Colorado had yellow cards for Kevin Doyle in the twentieth minute and Micheal Azira in the thirty-fifth minute, both for fouls. Matias Perez Garcia had a yellow card for a thirty-sixth minute foul for Orlando City. Orlando City got going in the seventieth minute with a Carlos Rivas goal, assisted by Cristian Higuita. Tommy Redding of Orlando City had a yellow card for a seventy-fourth minute foul. Orlando City added on with a Kaka goal in stoppage time. The Rapids' Bobby Burling had a yellow card for a foul a minute later.
Back north, the Columbus Crew SC brings in New York City FC. Sean Johnson and Zack Steffen are in the six-yard boxes. New York City had a yellow card for a second minute foul by Ben Sweat. New York City opened in the eighth minute with a Jack Harrison goal, guided in by Maximiliano Moralez. Yangel Herrera of New York City took a yellow card for a seventeenth minute foul. Columbus tied it on a twenty-ninth minute goal by Federico Higuain, assisted by Jukka Raitala and Justin Meram. The Crew's Raitala took a yellow card for a forty-fourth minute foul. Columbus took the lead in the forty-ninth minute with an Ola Kamara goal, set up by Ethan Finlay. New York City tied it again with a Herrera goal, passed from Sweat and Alexander Ring. New York City took the lead in the seventy-sixth minute with a Harrison goal, made possible by Herrera. Maxime Chanot of New York City had a yellow card in the seventy-ninth minute for a foul. The final held at 3-2, with Harrison the man of the match for his brace.
East to Red Bull Arena, where the New York Red Bulls host the Chicago Fire. Jorge Bava and Luis Robles are the gloved men. New York started in the thirty-seventh minute with a Bradley Wright-Phillips goal, coming off of Daniel Royer. Alex Muyl of the Red Bulls had a yellow card for his fifty-first minute foul. Chicago tied it in the fifty-ninth minute with a Nemanja Nikolic goal, passed from Dax McCarty. Connor Lade of the Red Bulls took a yellow card for not retreating in the sixty-second minute. New York took the lead in the seventy-first minute with a Kemar Lawrence goal, fueled by Damien Perrinelle. The Red Bulls had yellow cards for Felipe in the eighty-first minute and Frederik Gulbrandsen in the eighty-seventh minute, both for fouls. The final stood at 2-1, with the man of the match being Lawrence for his winner.
In Texas, FC Dallas welcomes the Portland Timbers. Jeff Attinella and Jesse Gonzalez guard the woodwork. Portland struck first in the thirtieth minute with a Fanendo Adi goal, made possible by David Guzman. The Timbers' Vytautas Andriuskevicius took a yellow card for a foul in the thirty-fourth minute. Dallas had a yellow card given to Maynor Figueroa in the thirty-seventh minute for his foul. Dallas tied it in the sixty-first minute on a Maximiliano Urruti goal. Portland retook the lead with a Sebastian Blanco goal in the seventy-first minute, via Adi and Alvas Powell. Dallas' Hernan Grana took a yellow card for a seventy-third minute foul. Dallas tied it on a Tesho Akindele goal, assisted by Grana and Urruti. The final held at 2-2, with the man of the match being Adi for his goal and assist to create a road point.
Up north to Minnesota, as United FC brings in the San Jose Earthquakes. David Bingham and Bobby Shuttleworth play goal. San Jose dented the scoreboard in the fifty-fourth minute with a Florian Jungwirth goal, assisted by Chris Wondolowski and Jahmir Hyka. In the eighty-seventh minute, the Earthquakes keeper Bingham took a yellow card time wasting. Jerome Thiesson of Minnesota had a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The final held at 1-0, with the man of the match being Jungwirth for his goal.
Backtracking to Kansas City, where Sporting hosts Real Salt Lake. Matt Van Oekel and Tim Melia protect the nets. Kansas City was first to score in the seventeenth minute with a Benny Feilhaber goal, assisted by Graham Zusi and Roger Espinoza. Salt Lake had a yellow card for a foul by Luke Mulholland in the thirty-ninth minute. Feilhaber had a yellow card for his forty-ninth minute foul. In the fifty-first minute, Demar Phillips of Real took a yellow card for dissent. Sporting added on with a fifty-first minute Dominic Dwyer goal. In the fifty-fifth minute, Salt Lake's Yura Movsisyan and Espinoza of Kansas City each received yellow cards for fouls. In the sixty-ninth minute, Zusi took a yellow card for Sporting for his foul, as did teammate Gerso Fernandes in the eighty-fourth minute. Real's Brooks Lennon had a yellow card for an eighty-fifth minute foul. In stoppage time, Sporting iced it at 3-0 with a Fernandes goal, coming off of Soony Saad. The final held at 3-0, with the man of the match being Feilhaber for the early winner.
Northwest to Seattle, where the Sounders FC welcome the New England Revolution. Cody Cropper and Stefan Frei are in the six-yard boxes. New England opened in the fifteenth minute with a Daigo Kobayashi goal, assisted by Lee Nguyen. The Revolution added on with a twenty-sixth minute Juan Agudelo goal, passed from Kelyn Rowe and Antonio Mlinar Delamea. Tony Alfaro of Seattle had a yellow card for his forty-fourth minute foul. New England extended the lead in the fifty-fourth minute as Agudelo scored his second of the game, thanks to Diego Fagundez and Xavier Kouassi. The Sounders got on the board in the seventy-fifth minute with a Nicolas Lodeiro goal, coming off of Joevin Jones. Seattle's Will Bruin had a yellow card for dissent in the eightieth minute. The Sounders got closer with a Bruin goal in the eighty-fifth minute, via Jones and Cristian Roldan. Seattle tied it on an eighty-eighth minute goal by Osvaldo Alonso fueled by Gustav Svensson and Lodeiro. The game ended in a 3-3 tie, with the man of the match being Agudelo for his brace.
Saturday ends in California, with the Los Angeles Galaxy bringing in the Philadelphia Union. Andre Blake and Brian Rowe are the keepers. Los Angeles' Jelle Van Damme took a forty-fourth minute yellow card for a foul. The Galaxy's Bradley Diallo had a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The game ended 0-0, with the man of the match being Blake for a three-save clean sheet.
Finally, on Sunday, Atlanta United FC hosts DC United. Bill Hamid and Alec Kann play goal. DC's Sean Franklin took a second minute yellow card for a foul. Atlanta opened in the ninth minute on a Kenwyne Jones goal, via Yamil Asad. DC tied it on a Michael Parkhurst own goal in the twenty-fifth minute. DC took the lead in the thirty-sixth minute on a Luciano Acosta goal, coming off of Franklin. Jared Jeffrey of DC had a yellow card for a forty-fifth minute foul. DC added on with a Sebastien Le Toux goal in the fifty-fifth minute, set up by Acosta. In the eighty-third minute, Asad of Atlanta had a yellow card for his foul. The game ended at 3-1, with the man of the match being Acosta for his winner and assist.
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