It's a new week of NWSL action with a pair of games each scheduled on Friday and Saturday. First up...
The Houston Dash host Reign FC. Casey Murphy and Jane Campbell are the young keepers. Reign led off in the 21st minute with a Rosie White goal on a rebound. Reign saw yellow cards for delay of game by Darian Jenkins in the 80th minute and the keeper Murphy in the 85th minute. In stoppage time, Houston's Christine Nairn took a yellow card for a foul. The final remained at 1-0, with White tagged as woman of the match.
Next up, the North Carolina Courage welcome the Washington Spirit. Originally scheduled for Friday, the game was postponed to Saturday due to weather. Aubrey Bledsoe and Stephanie Labbe are the talented keepers for the rescheduled match. Washington went down to ten women in the 24th minute when Paige Nielsen received a straight red card for denying a goal scoring opportunity. North Carolina got going in the 64th minute with a Debinha goal, set up by Julia Spetsmark and Jaelene Hinkle. In stoppage time, the Courage's Spetsmark received a yellow card for a foul. The final remained at 1-0, with Debinha as the woman of the match.
Westward to Chicago, as the Red Stars bring in the Utah Royals FC. Nicole Barnhart faces a lesser foe in Emily Boyd in goal. Chicago began in the 5th minute with a Sam Kerr goal on a rebound. In the 74th minute, Gunnhildur Jonsdottir received a yellow card for a foul for Utah. The Red Stars added on in the 85th minute with a Brooke Elby deflected goal on a rebound from Savannah McCaskill's shot. The final held at 2-0, with the woman of the match being Kerr.
Finally, the Portland Thorns FC host Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Britt Eckerstrom patrol the penalty areas. Portland struck first in the 39th minute with a Christine Sinclair penalty kick goal. Sky Blue tied it in the 69th minute on an Imani Dorsey goal, passed from Elizabeth Eddy. Sky Blue's Amandine Pierre-Louis received a yellow card for a 73rd minute foul. In stoppage time, Sky Blue's Pierre-Louis received a second yellow card and ejection from the game for another foul. The final stood at 1-1, with Dorsey's equalizer making her woman of the match.
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Sunday, July 28, 2019
NWSL 2019 - Week 15
Only three weekend games grace the schedule this time, beginning with...
The Utah Royals FC hosting the North Carolina Courage on Saturday. Stephanie Labbe and Nicole Barnhart tend the twines. Utah led off in the 13th minute with a Christen Press goal, via Veronica Boquete. North Carolina tied it in the 35th minute on a Kristen Hamilton goal, passed from Samantha Mewis. The Courage took the lead with a Jessica McDonald goal in the 54th minute, coming off of Hamilton. This stood for a 2-1 win, with Hamilton given woman of the match honors.
On Sunday, Reign FC welcomes the Chicago Red Stars. Alyssa Naeher and Casey Murphy protect the nets. Chicago began in the 4th minute with an Arin Wright goal on a rebound. The Red Stars added on in the 14th minute with a Vanessa DiBernardo goal, via Sam Kerr. In the 34th minute, Lauren Barnes of Reign took a yellow card for a foul. Chicago extended the lead in the 51st minute as Yuki Nagasato scored, thanks to Casey Short. Julie Ertz of the Red Stars earned a yellow card for a 59th minute foul. Chicago padded the lead in the 81st minute with a Kerr goal, made possible by Katie Johnson. The final was 4-0, with the woman of the match being Nagasato.
Finally, the Houston Dash bring in Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Jane Campbell are the young keepers. Houston struck first in the 22nd minute with a Rachel Daly goal, set up by Ally Prisock. Imani Dorsey of Sky Blue received a yellow card in the 68th minute for a foul. The final remained at 1-0, with Daly as the woman of the match.
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The Utah Royals FC hosting the North Carolina Courage on Saturday. Stephanie Labbe and Nicole Barnhart tend the twines. Utah led off in the 13th minute with a Christen Press goal, via Veronica Boquete. North Carolina tied it in the 35th minute on a Kristen Hamilton goal, passed from Samantha Mewis. The Courage took the lead with a Jessica McDonald goal in the 54th minute, coming off of Hamilton. This stood for a 2-1 win, with Hamilton given woman of the match honors.
On Sunday, Reign FC welcomes the Chicago Red Stars. Alyssa Naeher and Casey Murphy protect the nets. Chicago began in the 4th minute with an Arin Wright goal on a rebound. The Red Stars added on in the 14th minute with a Vanessa DiBernardo goal, via Sam Kerr. In the 34th minute, Lauren Barnes of Reign took a yellow card for a foul. Chicago extended the lead in the 51st minute as Yuki Nagasato scored, thanks to Casey Short. Julie Ertz of the Red Stars earned a yellow card for a 59th minute foul. Chicago padded the lead in the 81st minute with a Kerr goal, made possible by Katie Johnson. The final was 4-0, with the woman of the match being Nagasato.
Finally, the Houston Dash bring in Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Jane Campbell are the young keepers. Houston struck first in the 22nd minute with a Rachel Daly goal, set up by Ally Prisock. Imani Dorsey of Sky Blue received a yellow card in the 68th minute for a foul. The final remained at 1-0, with Daly as the woman of the match.
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Saturday, July 27, 2019
MLS 2019 - Week 21
A full weekend is ahead, beginning with...
New York City FC hosting Sporting Kansas City. Tim Melia and Sean Johnson are the goalies. New York City led off in the 41st minute with an Anton Tinnerholm goal, via Alexander Ring and Alexandru Mitrita. Roger Espinoza of Kansas City had a yellow card for a 45th minute foul, as did the Pigeons' Maxime Chanot. New York City added on in the 54th minute with a Heber goal, coming off of Ring. Sporting went down to ten men in the 62nd minute on an Espinoza foul that drew a straight red card. Kansas City got on the board in the 73rd minute with an Ilie Sanchez goal, helped along by Benny Feilhaber and Johnny Russell. The Pigeons replied with a Ring goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Gary Mackay-Steven. Sporting had yellow cards for Gerso in the 80th minute and Botond Barath in stoppage time, both for fouls. The final was 3-1, with Ring named man of the match.
Out west, Los Angeles FC welcomes Atlanta United FC. Brad Guzan faces a lesser foe in Pablo Sisniega in goal. Atlanta began in the 2nd minute with a Mohammed Adams goal. Los Angeles tied it with an Adama Diomande goal in the 33rd minute, via Mark-Anthony Kaye. The Black and Gold took the lead in the 38th minute with a Diego Rossi. Los Angeles extended the lead in the 42nd minute as Carlos Vela scored on a penalty kick goal. The Five Stripes' Eric Remedi took a yellow card for a 44th minute foul. The Black and Gold padded the lead on an Eduard Atuesta goal in the 45th minute, helped along by Diomande and Vela. Atlanta pulled one back with a Josef Martinez goal in first half stoppage time, made possible by Julian Gressel. The Five Stripes got closer with an own goal by Los Angeles' Eddie Segura in the 51st minute. Atlanta saw yellow cards for Leandro Gonzalez Pirez's 56th minute foul and an 80th minute foul by Justin Meram. The final held at 4-3, with the man of the match being Diomande.
On Saturday, the New England Revolution bring in Orlando City SC. Brian Rowe and Matt Turner are the keepers. New England opened in the 3rd minute with a Gustavo Bou goal, via Edgar Castillo. Orlando City saw yellow cards for Sebastian Mendez in the 27th minute and Oriol Rosell in the 36th minute, both for fouls. The Revolution added on in the 47th minute with a Cristian Penilla goal, coming off of Brandon Bye. New England extended the lead as Carles Gil scored a penalty kick goal in the 60th minute. Bye of the Revolution took a yellow card for a 67th minute foul. New England padded the lead as Diego Fagundez scored in the 75th minute, thanks to Gil. The Lions got on the board in the 77th minute with a Tesho Akindele goal, helped along by Dom Dwyer and Nani. This only made it 4-1, the final, with the man of the match named as Penilla.
Down in New Jersey, the New York Red Bulls host the Columbus Crew SC. Eloy Room and Luis Robles man the nets. New York started in the 15th minute with a Brian White goal, assisted by Marc Rzatkowski. Columbus tied it in the 16th minute with a Luis Argudo goal, passed from Gyasi Zardes and Alex Crognale. The Crew took the lead in the 46th minute with a Pedro Santos goal, via Argudo and Hector Jimenez. Luis Diaz of Columbus had a yellow card for a 60th minute foul. The Red Bulls tied it in the 63rd minute on a Daniel Royer penalty kick goal. David Guzman of the Crew took a yellow card for a 71st minute foul. Columbus pulled ahead with a Santos goal in the 84th minute. Tim Parker of New York received a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The final held at 3-2, with Santos as the man of the match.
West to Chicago, as the Fire welcome DC United. Bill Hamid and Kenneth Kronholm protect the nets. Chicago saw yellow cards for C.J. Sapong in the 54th minute and Johan Kappelhof in the 58th minute, both for fouls. DC's Donovan Pines took a yellow card for a 69th minute foul. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with Kappelhof selected as man of the match in the defensive affair.
South to Texas, where FC Dallas brings in Real Salt Lake. Nick Rimando and Jesse Gonzalez tend the twines. Reggie Cannon of Dallas had a yellow card for a 35th minute foul. In the 67th minute, Bryan Acosta of the Toros took a yellow card for persistent infringement. Salt Lake's Justen Glad picked up a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The final remained as it started, 0-0, with the man of the match being Gonzalez for his five-save clean sheet.
Across the state, the Houston Dynamo host the Seattle Sounders FC. Stefan Frei and Tyler Deric are between the sticks. Seattle saw a yellow card for Jordy Delem's foul in the 50th minute. The Sounders got going in the 59th minute on a Jordan Morris goal. Harry Shipp of Seattle received a yellow card for his 72nd minute foul. Ronaldo Pena of Houston picked up a yellow card for an 82nd minute foul. The final was 1-0, with Morris picked as man of the match.
Up north, Minnesota United FC welcomes the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Maxime Crepeau and Vito Mannone draw the starts in goal. Ethan Finlay of Minnesota had a yellow card for a 35th minute foul. Vancouver's Felipe took a yellow card for his 37th minute foul. In the 57th minute, Hwang In-Beom of the Whitecaps received a yellow card for his foul. The Loons' Darwin Quintero picked up a yellow card in the 67th minute for a foul. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with Mannone's five-save clean sheet making him man of the match.
In Canada, the Montreal Impact bring in the Philadelphia Union. Andre Blake and Evan Bush are the strong keepers. Montreal struck first in the 4th minute with a Lassi Lappalainen goal, via Zachary Brault-Guillard. Zakaria Diallo of the Impact had a yellow card for a 9th minute foul. Montreal added on in the 36th minute with an Orji Okwonkwo goal, courtesy of Ignacio Piatti. Maximiliano Urruti of the Impact took a yellow card for his 42nd minute foul. Montreal extended the lead in the 46th minute as Lappalainen scored again. The Impact padded the lead in the 66th minute as Okwonkwo scored again, thanks to Urruti. Rudy Camacho of Montreal earned a yellow card for a 76th minute foul. Philadelphia saw a yellow card for an 82nd minute Marco Fabian foul. The final was 4-0, with Lappalainen honored as man of the match.
Over in Ontario, Toronto FC hosts FC Cincinnati. Przemyslaw Tyton and Quentin Westberg are the little-known goalies. Toronto was first to score in the 16th minute with a Nick DeLeon goal, via Omar Gonzalez and Alejandro Pozuelo. Mathieu Deplagne received a yellow card for dissent in the 43rd minute for dissent for Cincinnati. The Reds added on in the 50th minute with a Jozy Altidore goal, courtesy of DeLeon. Allan Cruz of the Orange and Blue had a yellow card for his 57th minute foul. Cincinnati got on the board in the 58th minute with an Emmanuel Ledesma goal. The Orange and Blue took yellow cards for fouls by Kendall Waston in the 62nd minute and Victor Ulloa in the 87th minute. In stoppage time, Drew Moor of Toronto earned a yellow card for a foul. The final was 2-1, with the man of the match being DeLeon.
Way out west, the San Jose Earthquakes welcome the Colorado Rapids. Clint Irwin and Daniel Vega are in the six-yard boxes. San Jose received an early gift when Colorado's Lalas Abubakar committed an own goal in the 2nd minute. Kei Kamara of the Rapids had a yellow card for a 24th minute foul. The Earthquakes added on in the 34th minute with a Valeri Qazaishvili goal, via Nick Lima. San Jose's Lima took a yellow card for a 51st minute foul. Colorado's Jonathan Lewis picked up a yellow card for a 59th minute foul. The Earthquakes saw yellow cards for Judson's 66th minute handball and a Tommy Thompson foul in the 68th minute. In the 70th minute, Danny Wilson of the Rapids earned a yellow card for a foul. San Jose extended the lead as Shea Salinas scored in the 83rd minute, thanks to Magnus Eriksson. Colorado got on the board with a Diego Rubio goal in the 88th minute, helped along by Lewis. The final was 3-1 San Jose, with Qazaishvili as the man of the match.
Finally, the Portland Timbers bring in the Los Angeles Galaxy. David Bingham and Steve Clark are the veterans in the penalty areas. Portland racked up yellow cards for a Cristhian Paredes dive in the 16th minute and a Renzo Zambrano foul in the 24th minute. The Timbers drew first blood in the 37th minute with a Paredes goal in the 37th minute, assisted by Jorge Moreira and Diego Valeri. Portland added on in the 41st minute with a Valeri goal, coming off of Sebastian Blanco. Valeri took a yellow card for delay of game in the 42nd minute. Los Angeles received yellow cards for fouls by Diego Polenta in the 58th minute and Rolf Feltscher in the 61st minute, as well as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's dissent in the 76th minute. The Timbers extended the lead in the 81st minute as Paredes scored, thanks to Jorge Villafana. In the 84th minute, the Galaxy went down to ten men as Efrain Alvarez received a straight red card for violent conduct. Portland padded the lead with a Jeremy Ebobisse goal in the 88th minute, passed from Villafana and Zambrano. In stoppage time, the Timbers went down to ten men and Los Angeles was reduced to nine men as Dairon Asprilla and Polenta each received straight red cards. The final remained 4-0 Timbers, with Paredes crowned man of the match.
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New York City FC hosting Sporting Kansas City. Tim Melia and Sean Johnson are the goalies. New York City led off in the 41st minute with an Anton Tinnerholm goal, via Alexander Ring and Alexandru Mitrita. Roger Espinoza of Kansas City had a yellow card for a 45th minute foul, as did the Pigeons' Maxime Chanot. New York City added on in the 54th minute with a Heber goal, coming off of Ring. Sporting went down to ten men in the 62nd minute on an Espinoza foul that drew a straight red card. Kansas City got on the board in the 73rd minute with an Ilie Sanchez goal, helped along by Benny Feilhaber and Johnny Russell. The Pigeons replied with a Ring goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Gary Mackay-Steven. Sporting had yellow cards for Gerso in the 80th minute and Botond Barath in stoppage time, both for fouls. The final was 3-1, with Ring named man of the match.
Out west, Los Angeles FC welcomes Atlanta United FC. Brad Guzan faces a lesser foe in Pablo Sisniega in goal. Atlanta began in the 2nd minute with a Mohammed Adams goal. Los Angeles tied it with an Adama Diomande goal in the 33rd minute, via Mark-Anthony Kaye. The Black and Gold took the lead in the 38th minute with a Diego Rossi. Los Angeles extended the lead in the 42nd minute as Carlos Vela scored on a penalty kick goal. The Five Stripes' Eric Remedi took a yellow card for a 44th minute foul. The Black and Gold padded the lead on an Eduard Atuesta goal in the 45th minute, helped along by Diomande and Vela. Atlanta pulled one back with a Josef Martinez goal in first half stoppage time, made possible by Julian Gressel. The Five Stripes got closer with an own goal by Los Angeles' Eddie Segura in the 51st minute. Atlanta saw yellow cards for Leandro Gonzalez Pirez's 56th minute foul and an 80th minute foul by Justin Meram. The final held at 4-3, with the man of the match being Diomande.
On Saturday, the New England Revolution bring in Orlando City SC. Brian Rowe and Matt Turner are the keepers. New England opened in the 3rd minute with a Gustavo Bou goal, via Edgar Castillo. Orlando City saw yellow cards for Sebastian Mendez in the 27th minute and Oriol Rosell in the 36th minute, both for fouls. The Revolution added on in the 47th minute with a Cristian Penilla goal, coming off of Brandon Bye. New England extended the lead as Carles Gil scored a penalty kick goal in the 60th minute. Bye of the Revolution took a yellow card for a 67th minute foul. New England padded the lead as Diego Fagundez scored in the 75th minute, thanks to Gil. The Lions got on the board in the 77th minute with a Tesho Akindele goal, helped along by Dom Dwyer and Nani. This only made it 4-1, the final, with the man of the match named as Penilla.
Down in New Jersey, the New York Red Bulls host the Columbus Crew SC. Eloy Room and Luis Robles man the nets. New York started in the 15th minute with a Brian White goal, assisted by Marc Rzatkowski. Columbus tied it in the 16th minute with a Luis Argudo goal, passed from Gyasi Zardes and Alex Crognale. The Crew took the lead in the 46th minute with a Pedro Santos goal, via Argudo and Hector Jimenez. Luis Diaz of Columbus had a yellow card for a 60th minute foul. The Red Bulls tied it in the 63rd minute on a Daniel Royer penalty kick goal. David Guzman of the Crew took a yellow card for a 71st minute foul. Columbus pulled ahead with a Santos goal in the 84th minute. Tim Parker of New York received a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The final held at 3-2, with Santos as the man of the match.
West to Chicago, as the Fire welcome DC United. Bill Hamid and Kenneth Kronholm protect the nets. Chicago saw yellow cards for C.J. Sapong in the 54th minute and Johan Kappelhof in the 58th minute, both for fouls. DC's Donovan Pines took a yellow card for a 69th minute foul. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with Kappelhof selected as man of the match in the defensive affair.
South to Texas, where FC Dallas brings in Real Salt Lake. Nick Rimando and Jesse Gonzalez tend the twines. Reggie Cannon of Dallas had a yellow card for a 35th minute foul. In the 67th minute, Bryan Acosta of the Toros took a yellow card for persistent infringement. Salt Lake's Justen Glad picked up a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The final remained as it started, 0-0, with the man of the match being Gonzalez for his five-save clean sheet.
Across the state, the Houston Dynamo host the Seattle Sounders FC. Stefan Frei and Tyler Deric are between the sticks. Seattle saw a yellow card for Jordy Delem's foul in the 50th minute. The Sounders got going in the 59th minute on a Jordan Morris goal. Harry Shipp of Seattle received a yellow card for his 72nd minute foul. Ronaldo Pena of Houston picked up a yellow card for an 82nd minute foul. The final was 1-0, with Morris picked as man of the match.
Up north, Minnesota United FC welcomes the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Maxime Crepeau and Vito Mannone draw the starts in goal. Ethan Finlay of Minnesota had a yellow card for a 35th minute foul. Vancouver's Felipe took a yellow card for his 37th minute foul. In the 57th minute, Hwang In-Beom of the Whitecaps received a yellow card for his foul. The Loons' Darwin Quintero picked up a yellow card in the 67th minute for a foul. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with Mannone's five-save clean sheet making him man of the match.
In Canada, the Montreal Impact bring in the Philadelphia Union. Andre Blake and Evan Bush are the strong keepers. Montreal struck first in the 4th minute with a Lassi Lappalainen goal, via Zachary Brault-Guillard. Zakaria Diallo of the Impact had a yellow card for a 9th minute foul. Montreal added on in the 36th minute with an Orji Okwonkwo goal, courtesy of Ignacio Piatti. Maximiliano Urruti of the Impact took a yellow card for his 42nd minute foul. Montreal extended the lead in the 46th minute as Lappalainen scored again. The Impact padded the lead in the 66th minute as Okwonkwo scored again, thanks to Urruti. Rudy Camacho of Montreal earned a yellow card for a 76th minute foul. Philadelphia saw a yellow card for an 82nd minute Marco Fabian foul. The final was 4-0, with Lappalainen honored as man of the match.
Over in Ontario, Toronto FC hosts FC Cincinnati. Przemyslaw Tyton and Quentin Westberg are the little-known goalies. Toronto was first to score in the 16th minute with a Nick DeLeon goal, via Omar Gonzalez and Alejandro Pozuelo. Mathieu Deplagne received a yellow card for dissent in the 43rd minute for dissent for Cincinnati. The Reds added on in the 50th minute with a Jozy Altidore goal, courtesy of DeLeon. Allan Cruz of the Orange and Blue had a yellow card for his 57th minute foul. Cincinnati got on the board in the 58th minute with an Emmanuel Ledesma goal. The Orange and Blue took yellow cards for fouls by Kendall Waston in the 62nd minute and Victor Ulloa in the 87th minute. In stoppage time, Drew Moor of Toronto earned a yellow card for a foul. The final was 2-1, with the man of the match being DeLeon.
Way out west, the San Jose Earthquakes welcome the Colorado Rapids. Clint Irwin and Daniel Vega are in the six-yard boxes. San Jose received an early gift when Colorado's Lalas Abubakar committed an own goal in the 2nd minute. Kei Kamara of the Rapids had a yellow card for a 24th minute foul. The Earthquakes added on in the 34th minute with a Valeri Qazaishvili goal, via Nick Lima. San Jose's Lima took a yellow card for a 51st minute foul. Colorado's Jonathan Lewis picked up a yellow card for a 59th minute foul. The Earthquakes saw yellow cards for Judson's 66th minute handball and a Tommy Thompson foul in the 68th minute. In the 70th minute, Danny Wilson of the Rapids earned a yellow card for a foul. San Jose extended the lead as Shea Salinas scored in the 83rd minute, thanks to Magnus Eriksson. Colorado got on the board with a Diego Rubio goal in the 88th minute, helped along by Lewis. The final was 3-1 San Jose, with Qazaishvili as the man of the match.
Finally, the Portland Timbers bring in the Los Angeles Galaxy. David Bingham and Steve Clark are the veterans in the penalty areas. Portland racked up yellow cards for a Cristhian Paredes dive in the 16th minute and a Renzo Zambrano foul in the 24th minute. The Timbers drew first blood in the 37th minute with a Paredes goal in the 37th minute, assisted by Jorge Moreira and Diego Valeri. Portland added on in the 41st minute with a Valeri goal, coming off of Sebastian Blanco. Valeri took a yellow card for delay of game in the 42nd minute. Los Angeles received yellow cards for fouls by Diego Polenta in the 58th minute and Rolf Feltscher in the 61st minute, as well as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's dissent in the 76th minute. The Timbers extended the lead in the 81st minute as Paredes scored, thanks to Jorge Villafana. In the 84th minute, the Galaxy went down to ten men as Efrain Alvarez received a straight red card for violent conduct. Portland padded the lead with a Jeremy Ebobisse goal in the 88th minute, passed from Villafana and Zambrano. In stoppage time, the Timbers went down to ten men and Los Angeles was reduced to nine men as Dairon Asprilla and Polenta each received straight red cards. The final remained 4-0 Timbers, with Paredes crowned man of the match.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
NWSL Midweek - July 24, 2019
Two Wednesday night games begin on the east coast with...
Sky Blue FC hosting the Washington Spirit. Aubrey Bledsoe and Kailen Sheridan are the young keepers. In the 50th minute, Julie James Doyle of Sky Blue took a yellow card for a foul. Washington got going in the 54th minute with an Ashley Hatch goal. The Spirit's Tori Huster received a yellow card for time wasting in stoppage time. The final was 1-0, with the woman of the match being Hatch.
Out west, the Portland Thorns FC host the Houston Dash. Jane Campbell and Adrianna Franch protect the nets. Portland led off in the 7th minute with a Lindsey Horan goal, assisted by Tobin Heath. The Thorns added on in the 12th minute with a Hayley Raso goal, coming off of Heath. Portland extended the lead as Christine Sinclair converted a penalty kick goal in the 18th minute. The Thorns padded the lead in the 23rd minute as Raso scored again, thanks to Midge Purce. In the 70th minute, Allysha Chapman of Houston took a yellow card for a foul. Portland continued in the 71st minute on an own goal by Dash keeper Campbell. The final remained at 5-0, with Heath as the woman of the match.
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Sky Blue FC hosting the Washington Spirit. Aubrey Bledsoe and Kailen Sheridan are the young keepers. In the 50th minute, Julie James Doyle of Sky Blue took a yellow card for a foul. Washington got going in the 54th minute with an Ashley Hatch goal. The Spirit's Tori Huster received a yellow card for time wasting in stoppage time. The final was 1-0, with the woman of the match being Hatch.
Out west, the Portland Thorns FC host the Houston Dash. Jane Campbell and Adrianna Franch protect the nets. Portland led off in the 7th minute with a Lindsey Horan goal, assisted by Tobin Heath. The Thorns added on in the 12th minute with a Hayley Raso goal, coming off of Heath. Portland extended the lead as Christine Sinclair converted a penalty kick goal in the 18th minute. The Thorns padded the lead in the 23rd minute as Raso scored again, thanks to Midge Purce. In the 70th minute, Allysha Chapman of Houston took a yellow card for a foul. Portland continued in the 71st minute on an own goal by Dash keeper Campbell. The final remained at 5-0, with Heath as the woman of the match.
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Sunday, July 21, 2019
MLS 2019 - Week 20
A full weekend of action awaits, with rivalries abound. We begin with a lone Friday game with...
El Trafico, as the Los Angeles Galaxy host Los Angeles FC. Tyler Miller and David Bingham are the keepers. LAFC began in the 4th minute with a Carlos Vela penalty kick goal. LAG tied it on an 8th minute Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal, assisted by Julian Araujo. The Galaxy saw yellow cards for fouls by Diego Polenta and Jonathan dos Santos in the 21st and 35th minutes, respectively. The Black and Gold had a yellow card for a 39th minute Eduard Atuesta foul. Mark-Anthony Kaye of LAFC took a yellow card for a 51st minute foul. LAG took the lead on an Ibrahimovic goal in the 56th minute, made possible by Polenta. Araujo of the Galaxy received a yellow card for time wasting in the 61st minute. LAG added on with Ibrahimovic completing his hat trick on a 70th minute goal, set up by Favio Alvarez. In the 74th minute, Alvarez of the Galaxy had a yellow card for a foul, as did the Black and Gold's Eddie Segura. In the 84th minute, LAG's Rolf Feltscher had a yellow card for his foul. LAFC got one back in stoppage time on a Vela goal, coming off of Atuesta. This only made it 3-2, the final, with Ibrahimovic selected as man of the match.
On Saturday, the Columbus Crew SC welcome the Montreal Impact. Evan Bush faces a lesser foe in Eloy Room in goal. Columbus led off in the 6th minute with a Josh Williams goal, passed from Wil Trapp. Artur of the Crew had a yellow card for a 17th minute foul. Montreal tied it in first half stoppage time as Zakaria Diallo scored, thanks to Saphir Taider. Columbus retook the lead on a David Accam goal, via Pedro Santos and Hector Jimenez in the 46th minute. Williams of the Crew picked up a yellow card for a 53rd minute foul. The Impact went down to ten men in the 55th minute when Bacary Sagna took a straight red card for denying a goal-scoring opportunity. Montreal's Omar Browne earned a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The game ended 2-1, with the man of the match being Accam.
Over in Philadelphia, the Union bring in the Chicago Fire. Kenneth Kronholm and Andre Blake draw the starts in goal. Brandt Bronico of Chicago had a yellow card for a 7th minute foul. Philadelphia opened in the 11th minute with a Marco Fabian goal, passed from Kai Wagner and Haris Medunjanin. Wagner of the Union took a yellow card for a 19th minute foul. Philadelphia added on in the 65th minute with an Anthony Fontana goal. Fabrice-Jean Picault of the Union received a yellow card for time wasting in the 84th minute. The final was 2-0, with Fabian picked as man of the match.
Into Canada, as Toronto FC hosts the Houston Dynamo. Tyler Deric and Quentin Westberg play in goal. Houston started in the 4th minute with a Tommy McNamara goal, via Memo Rodriguez. The Dynamo added on in the 23rd minute with a Tomas Martinez goal, assisted by Mauro Manotas and Adam Lundkvist. Houston extended the lead in the 57th minute as Manotas scored, thanks to McNamara. Toronto got on the board in the 75th minute with a Jozy Altidore goal. This only made it 3-1, the final, with the man of the match honors going to Manotas.
Back stateside, Sporting Kansas City welcomes FC Dallas. Jesse Gonzalez and Tim Melia protect the nets. Yohan Croizet took a yellow card for a 29th minute foul by Kansas City. Dallas' Reggie Cannon earned a yellow card for a 35th minute foul. The Toros struck first in the 37th minute on a Dominique Badji goal, passed from Michael Barrios. Sporting's Felipe Gutierrez had a yellow card for his 43rd minute foul. Dallas added on in the 57th minute with a Jesus Ferreira goal. The Toros' Bryan Acosta received a yellow card for a 68th minute foul. The final was 2-0, with the man of the match title given to Badji.
Westward to Colorado, as the Rapids bring in New York City FC. Sean Johnson and Tim Howard are between the sticks. Colorado was first to score in the 6th minute with a Sebastian Anderson goal, helped along by Jonathan Lewis. The Rapids went down to ten men in the 33rd minute when Anderson received a straight red card for a foul. Colorado's keeper Howard had a yellow card for time wasting in the 36th minute. New York City tied it in the 40th minute with a Heber goal, via Maximiliano Moralez. In first half stoppage time, Howard was forced from the game, with Clint Irwin replacing him in the Rapids' net. The Pigeons took the lead in the 83rd minute with an Alexandru Mitrita goal. New York City saw yellow cards in stoppage time for a Ronald Matarrita foul and time wasting by the keeper Johnson. The final was 2-1, with Mitrita's winner making him man of the match.
Staying in the region, Real Salt Lake hosts Minnesota United FC. Vito Mannone and Nick Rimando guard the woodwork. Salt Lake's Brooks Lennon had a yellow card for a 21st minute foul. Jan Gregus of Minnesota took a yellow card in the 26th minute for a foul. The Loons got going in the 57th minute with a Darwin Quintero goal, passed from Mason Toye and Gregus. Real tied it on a Marcelo Silva goal in the 70th minute, set up by Jefferson Savarino. The final held at a 1-1 draw, with Silva's equalizer making him man of the match.
Saturday's finale sees the Vancouver Whitecaps FC welcome the San Jose Earthquakes. Daniel Vega and Maxime Crepeau draw the starts in goal. Vancouver drew first blood in the 7th minute with a Doneil Henry goal. San Jose tied it in the 16th minute on a Valeri Qazaishvili goal, passed from Chris Wondolowski. Judson of the Earthquakes had a yellow card for a 32nd minute foul. San Jose took the lead in the 34th minute on a Wondolowski goal. The Earthquakes saw a yellow card for a Nick Lima foul in the 71st minute. San Jose added on in the 79th minute with a Magnus Eriksson goal, guided in by Cristian Espinoza. The Whitecaps received yellow cards for fouls by Yordy Reyna in the 84th minute and Theo Bair in stoppage time. Paul Marie of the Earthquakes took a yellow card for a stoppage time foul. The final was 3-1, with Wondolowski named man of the match.
On Sunday, Atlanta United FC brings in DC United. Bill Hamid and Brad Guzan are the gloved men. Leandro Gonzalez Pirez of Atlanta took a yellow card for an 81st minute foul. The Five Stripes dented the scoreboard in the 89th minute on a Gonzalo Martinez goal, assisted by Darlington Nagbe and Julian Gressel. Atlanta added on in stoppage time with a Josef Martinez goal, via Gonzalo Martinez. The final was 2-0, and Gonzalo Martinez was the man of the match.
Up in Ohio, FC Cincinnati hosts the New England Revolution. Matt Turner and Spencer Richey are the keepers. New England cracked the scoresheet in the 9th minute with a Carles Gil goal, via Gustavo Bou. Allan Cruz of Cincinnati received a yellow card for a 54th minute foul. The Revolution added on with an Antonio Mlinar Delamea goal in the 55th minute, set up by Gil and Cristian Penilla. The final was 2-0, and Turner was the man of the match for his seven-save clean sheet.
Back to the south, Orlando City SC welcomes the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Brian Rowe receive the starts in goal. Daniel Royer of New York had a yellow card for a 23rd minute foul. Chris Mueller of Orlando City took a yellow card for his 28th minute foul. The Red Bulls kicked off the scoring in the 32nd minute with a Brian White goal, helped along by Alejandro Romero Gamarra. New York's keeper Robles earned a yellow card for time wasting in the 83rd minute. The final remained at 1-0, with White selected as man of the match.
Finally, a Cascadia rivalry is renewed when the Seattle Sounders FC brings in the Portland Timbers. Steve Clark and Stefan Frei patrol the penalty areas. Portland got on the board first in the 20th minute with a Brian Fernandez goal. Seattle tied it in the 50th minute with a Raul Ruidiaz goal. The Timbers reclaimed the lead in the 51st minute on another Fernandez goal, set up by Sebastian Blanco and Diego Valeri. Kelvin Leerdam of the Sounders took a yellow card for a 66th minute foul. Portland saw yellow cards for Fernandez's 82nd minute foul, time wasting by Jorge Moreira in the 84th minute, and a Diego Chara foul in stoppage time. The final stood at 2-1, with Fernandez earning man of the match honors.
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El Trafico, as the Los Angeles Galaxy host Los Angeles FC. Tyler Miller and David Bingham are the keepers. LAFC began in the 4th minute with a Carlos Vela penalty kick goal. LAG tied it on an 8th minute Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal, assisted by Julian Araujo. The Galaxy saw yellow cards for fouls by Diego Polenta and Jonathan dos Santos in the 21st and 35th minutes, respectively. The Black and Gold had a yellow card for a 39th minute Eduard Atuesta foul. Mark-Anthony Kaye of LAFC took a yellow card for a 51st minute foul. LAG took the lead on an Ibrahimovic goal in the 56th minute, made possible by Polenta. Araujo of the Galaxy received a yellow card for time wasting in the 61st minute. LAG added on with Ibrahimovic completing his hat trick on a 70th minute goal, set up by Favio Alvarez. In the 74th minute, Alvarez of the Galaxy had a yellow card for a foul, as did the Black and Gold's Eddie Segura. In the 84th minute, LAG's Rolf Feltscher had a yellow card for his foul. LAFC got one back in stoppage time on a Vela goal, coming off of Atuesta. This only made it 3-2, the final, with Ibrahimovic selected as man of the match.
On Saturday, the Columbus Crew SC welcome the Montreal Impact. Evan Bush faces a lesser foe in Eloy Room in goal. Columbus led off in the 6th minute with a Josh Williams goal, passed from Wil Trapp. Artur of the Crew had a yellow card for a 17th minute foul. Montreal tied it in first half stoppage time as Zakaria Diallo scored, thanks to Saphir Taider. Columbus retook the lead on a David Accam goal, via Pedro Santos and Hector Jimenez in the 46th minute. Williams of the Crew picked up a yellow card for a 53rd minute foul. The Impact went down to ten men in the 55th minute when Bacary Sagna took a straight red card for denying a goal-scoring opportunity. Montreal's Omar Browne earned a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The game ended 2-1, with the man of the match being Accam.
Over in Philadelphia, the Union bring in the Chicago Fire. Kenneth Kronholm and Andre Blake draw the starts in goal. Brandt Bronico of Chicago had a yellow card for a 7th minute foul. Philadelphia opened in the 11th minute with a Marco Fabian goal, passed from Kai Wagner and Haris Medunjanin. Wagner of the Union took a yellow card for a 19th minute foul. Philadelphia added on in the 65th minute with an Anthony Fontana goal. Fabrice-Jean Picault of the Union received a yellow card for time wasting in the 84th minute. The final was 2-0, with Fabian picked as man of the match.
Into Canada, as Toronto FC hosts the Houston Dynamo. Tyler Deric and Quentin Westberg play in goal. Houston started in the 4th minute with a Tommy McNamara goal, via Memo Rodriguez. The Dynamo added on in the 23rd minute with a Tomas Martinez goal, assisted by Mauro Manotas and Adam Lundkvist. Houston extended the lead in the 57th minute as Manotas scored, thanks to McNamara. Toronto got on the board in the 75th minute with a Jozy Altidore goal. This only made it 3-1, the final, with the man of the match honors going to Manotas.
Back stateside, Sporting Kansas City welcomes FC Dallas. Jesse Gonzalez and Tim Melia protect the nets. Yohan Croizet took a yellow card for a 29th minute foul by Kansas City. Dallas' Reggie Cannon earned a yellow card for a 35th minute foul. The Toros struck first in the 37th minute on a Dominique Badji goal, passed from Michael Barrios. Sporting's Felipe Gutierrez had a yellow card for his 43rd minute foul. Dallas added on in the 57th minute with a Jesus Ferreira goal. The Toros' Bryan Acosta received a yellow card for a 68th minute foul. The final was 2-0, with the man of the match title given to Badji.
Westward to Colorado, as the Rapids bring in New York City FC. Sean Johnson and Tim Howard are between the sticks. Colorado was first to score in the 6th minute with a Sebastian Anderson goal, helped along by Jonathan Lewis. The Rapids went down to ten men in the 33rd minute when Anderson received a straight red card for a foul. Colorado's keeper Howard had a yellow card for time wasting in the 36th minute. New York City tied it in the 40th minute with a Heber goal, via Maximiliano Moralez. In first half stoppage time, Howard was forced from the game, with Clint Irwin replacing him in the Rapids' net. The Pigeons took the lead in the 83rd minute with an Alexandru Mitrita goal. New York City saw yellow cards in stoppage time for a Ronald Matarrita foul and time wasting by the keeper Johnson. The final was 2-1, with Mitrita's winner making him man of the match.
Staying in the region, Real Salt Lake hosts Minnesota United FC. Vito Mannone and Nick Rimando guard the woodwork. Salt Lake's Brooks Lennon had a yellow card for a 21st minute foul. Jan Gregus of Minnesota took a yellow card in the 26th minute for a foul. The Loons got going in the 57th minute with a Darwin Quintero goal, passed from Mason Toye and Gregus. Real tied it on a Marcelo Silva goal in the 70th minute, set up by Jefferson Savarino. The final held at a 1-1 draw, with Silva's equalizer making him man of the match.
Saturday's finale sees the Vancouver Whitecaps FC welcome the San Jose Earthquakes. Daniel Vega and Maxime Crepeau draw the starts in goal. Vancouver drew first blood in the 7th minute with a Doneil Henry goal. San Jose tied it in the 16th minute on a Valeri Qazaishvili goal, passed from Chris Wondolowski. Judson of the Earthquakes had a yellow card for a 32nd minute foul. San Jose took the lead in the 34th minute on a Wondolowski goal. The Earthquakes saw a yellow card for a Nick Lima foul in the 71st minute. San Jose added on in the 79th minute with a Magnus Eriksson goal, guided in by Cristian Espinoza. The Whitecaps received yellow cards for fouls by Yordy Reyna in the 84th minute and Theo Bair in stoppage time. Paul Marie of the Earthquakes took a yellow card for a stoppage time foul. The final was 3-1, with Wondolowski named man of the match.
On Sunday, Atlanta United FC brings in DC United. Bill Hamid and Brad Guzan are the gloved men. Leandro Gonzalez Pirez of Atlanta took a yellow card for an 81st minute foul. The Five Stripes dented the scoreboard in the 89th minute on a Gonzalo Martinez goal, assisted by Darlington Nagbe and Julian Gressel. Atlanta added on in stoppage time with a Josef Martinez goal, via Gonzalo Martinez. The final was 2-0, and Gonzalo Martinez was the man of the match.
Up in Ohio, FC Cincinnati hosts the New England Revolution. Matt Turner and Spencer Richey are the keepers. New England cracked the scoresheet in the 9th minute with a Carles Gil goal, via Gustavo Bou. Allan Cruz of Cincinnati received a yellow card for a 54th minute foul. The Revolution added on with an Antonio Mlinar Delamea goal in the 55th minute, set up by Gil and Cristian Penilla. The final was 2-0, and Turner was the man of the match for his seven-save clean sheet.
Back to the south, Orlando City SC welcomes the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Brian Rowe receive the starts in goal. Daniel Royer of New York had a yellow card for a 23rd minute foul. Chris Mueller of Orlando City took a yellow card for his 28th minute foul. The Red Bulls kicked off the scoring in the 32nd minute with a Brian White goal, helped along by Alejandro Romero Gamarra. New York's keeper Robles earned a yellow card for time wasting in the 83rd minute. The final remained at 1-0, with White selected as man of the match.
Finally, a Cascadia rivalry is renewed when the Seattle Sounders FC brings in the Portland Timbers. Steve Clark and Stefan Frei patrol the penalty areas. Portland got on the board first in the 20th minute with a Brian Fernandez goal. Seattle tied it in the 50th minute with a Raul Ruidiaz goal. The Timbers reclaimed the lead in the 51st minute on another Fernandez goal, set up by Sebastian Blanco and Diego Valeri. Kelvin Leerdam of the Sounders took a yellow card for a 66th minute foul. Portland saw yellow cards for Fernandez's 82nd minute foul, time wasting by Jorge Moreira in the 84th minute, and a Diego Chara foul in stoppage time. The final stood at 2-1, with Fernandez earning man of the match honors.
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NWSL 2019 - Week 14
We're up for a four-game weekend, beginning with...
The Utah Royals FC hosting the Portland Thorns FC. Adrianna Franch and Nicole Barnhart play in goal. Portland began in the 9th minute with a Christine Sinclair goal. Utah tied it in the 43rd minute on a Christen Press goal, set up by Gunny Jonsdottir. In the 83rd minute, Portland's Caitlin Foord received a yellow card for a foul. The Thorns retook the lead in the 87th minute on a Lindsey Horan goal. The Royals equalized in the 90th minute with a Rachel Corsie goal, via Kelley O'Hara. The final held at 2-2, with Corsie picked as woman of the match for a clutch equalizer.
On Saturday, the Orlando Pride welcome Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Ashlyn Harris protects the nets. Orlando led off in the 23rd minute with a Marisa Viggiano goal, courtesy of Chioma Ubogagu. The Pride took yellow cards for fouls by Shelina Zadorsky in the 52nd minute and Ubogagu in the 78th minute. The final remained at 1-0, with Viggiano picked as woman of the match.
Also, the Washington Spirit bring in the Houston Dash. Jane Campbell and Aubrey Bledsoe are the young keepers. Washington got going in the 52nd minute with a Jordan DiBiasi goal. Houston tied it in the 56th minute on a Kristie Mewis goal, set up by Sofia Huerta and Rachel Daly. The Dash's Huerta took a yellow card in the 70th minute for a foul. Houston took the lead in the 72nd minute with an Amber Brooks goal, via Christine Nairn. The Spirit's Ashley Hatch received a yellow card for a 77th minute foul. In the 88th minute, the Dash's Nairn picked up a yellow card for illegally entering the field after coming off to receive treatment. The final was 2-1, with Brooks named woman of the match.
Finally, the Chicago Red Stars host the North Carolina Courage. Stephanie Labbe and Alyssa Naeher guard the woodwork. Katie Naughton of Chicago had a yellow card for a 14th minute foul. North Carolina struck first in the 30th minute on a Lynn Williams goal, set up by Debinha. The Red Stars tied it on a Vanessa DiBernardo goal, passed from Arin Wright in the 37th minute. Jessica McDonald of the Courage received a yellow card for a 51st minute handball. Chicago claimed the lead on a 58th minute Sam Kerr goal, made possible by Katie Johnson. The final stayed at 2-1, with DiBernardo as the woman of the match.
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The Utah Royals FC hosting the Portland Thorns FC. Adrianna Franch and Nicole Barnhart play in goal. Portland began in the 9th minute with a Christine Sinclair goal. Utah tied it in the 43rd minute on a Christen Press goal, set up by Gunny Jonsdottir. In the 83rd minute, Portland's Caitlin Foord received a yellow card for a foul. The Thorns retook the lead in the 87th minute on a Lindsey Horan goal. The Royals equalized in the 90th minute with a Rachel Corsie goal, via Kelley O'Hara. The final held at 2-2, with Corsie picked as woman of the match for a clutch equalizer.
On Saturday, the Orlando Pride welcome Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Ashlyn Harris protects the nets. Orlando led off in the 23rd minute with a Marisa Viggiano goal, courtesy of Chioma Ubogagu. The Pride took yellow cards for fouls by Shelina Zadorsky in the 52nd minute and Ubogagu in the 78th minute. The final remained at 1-0, with Viggiano picked as woman of the match.
Also, the Washington Spirit bring in the Houston Dash. Jane Campbell and Aubrey Bledsoe are the young keepers. Washington got going in the 52nd minute with a Jordan DiBiasi goal. Houston tied it in the 56th minute on a Kristie Mewis goal, set up by Sofia Huerta and Rachel Daly. The Dash's Huerta took a yellow card in the 70th minute for a foul. Houston took the lead in the 72nd minute with an Amber Brooks goal, via Christine Nairn. The Spirit's Ashley Hatch received a yellow card for a 77th minute foul. In the 88th minute, the Dash's Nairn picked up a yellow card for illegally entering the field after coming off to receive treatment. The final was 2-1, with Brooks named woman of the match.
Finally, the Chicago Red Stars host the North Carolina Courage. Stephanie Labbe and Alyssa Naeher guard the woodwork. Katie Naughton of Chicago had a yellow card for a 14th minute foul. North Carolina struck first in the 30th minute on a Lynn Williams goal, set up by Debinha. The Red Stars tied it on a Vanessa DiBernardo goal, passed from Arin Wright in the 37th minute. Jessica McDonald of the Courage received a yellow card for a 51st minute handball. Chicago claimed the lead on a 58th minute Sam Kerr goal, made possible by Katie Johnson. The final stayed at 2-1, with DiBernardo as the woman of the match.
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Thursday, July 18, 2019
MLS Midweek - July 17, 2019
Six games on in midweek this time. The first of four Wednesday clashes sees...
Atlanta United FC hosting the Houston Dynamo. Tyler Deric and Brad Guzan are the keepers. Houston went down to ten men in the 6th minute as Alberth Elis received a straight red card for violent conduct and an additional yellow card for dissent. Atlanta began in the 27th minute on a Darlington Nagbe goal, assisted by Julian Gressel and Emerson Hyndman. The Five Stripes added on with a Brandon Vazquez goal in the 29th minute. Matias Vera of the Dynamo took a yellow card for a foul in first half stoppage time. Atlanta extended the lead as Josef Martinez scored, thanks to Gressel. Houston's Romell Quioto had a yellow card for a 79th minute foul. The Five Stripes padded the lead on a Martinez goal, coming off of Eric Remedi in the same minute. Atlanta kept going with a Gressel goal in the 88th minute. The final was 5-0 with Martinez as the man of the match.
Up in New England, the Revolution welcome the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Maxime Crepeau and Matt Turner are set to start in goal. New England led off in first half stoppage time with a Gustavo Bou goal, assisted by Carles Gil. Vancouver had yellow cards for fouls by Erik Godoy and Derek Cornelius in the 49th and 58th minutes, respectively. The Revolution saw yellow cards for Luis Caicedo in the 71st minute and Andrew Farrell in the 77th minute both for fouls. New England added on in the 82nd minute with a Diego Fagundez goal, courtesy of Cristian Penilla. The Revolution extended the lead in the 86th minute as Gil scored, thanks to Fagundez. New England padded the lead on a 90th minute Teal Bunbury goal, via Penilla. The final was 4-0, with Gil selected as man of the match.
Further north, Toronto FC brings in the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Quentin Westberg draw the starts in goal. Toronto started in the 6th minute with a Jozy Altidore goal, via Tsubasa Endoh. New York had yellow cards for Michael Murillo in the 23rd minute and Kemar Lawrence in the 25th minute, both for fouls. The Reds added on in the 26th minute with an Alejandro Pozuelo penalty kick goal. Toronto's Endoh received a yellow card for a 51st minute foul. The Red Bulls got on the board with a Tom Barlow goal in the 63rd minute, coming off of Derrick Etienne. New York's Marc Rzatkowski picked up a yellow card for a 69th minute foul. The Reds replied with a 72nd minute Ashtone Morgan goal. In the 86th minute, Bradley Wright-Phillips of the Red Bulls had a yellow card for his foul. The final was 3-1 Toronto, with Westberg (six for seven in saves) taking man of the match honors.
Back stateside, the Chicago Fire host the Columbus Crew SC. Joe Bendik and Kenneth Kronholm are between the sticks. Chicago opened in the 28th minute with a Djordje Mihailovic goal, via Przemyslaw Frankowski. Columbus tied it on a 47th minute Gyasi Zardes goal, courtesy of Luis Argudo and Eduardo Sosa. The Fire's Bastian Schweinsteiger took a yellow card for a 52nd minute foul. Chicago retook the lead on a C.J. Sapong goal in the 63rd minute. The Crew equalized in the 90th minute with a Romario Williams goal, coming off of Luis Diaz. The man of the 2-2 match was Zardes.
On Thursday, FC Cincinnati welcomes DC United. Chris Seitz and Spencer Richey are in the six-yard boxes. Kendall Waston of Cincinnati had a yellow card for a 15th minute foul. Steven Birnbaum of DC picked up a yellow card for a 32nd minute foul. The Black and Red struck first in the 42nd minute with a Lucas Rodriguez goal, assisted by Wayne Rooney. In the 54th minute, DC had yellow cards for dissent by Paul Arriola and Rooney. The Orange and Blue tied it with a penalty kick goal by Emmanuel Ledesma. The Black and Red reclaimed the lead on a Rodriguez goal in the 59th minute, helped along by Arriola. Leonardo Bertone of Cincinnati took a yellow card for a 61st minute foul. DC added on in the 64th minute with a Rooney goal, set up by Leonardo Jara. The Black and Red's Russell Canouse received a yellow card in the 70th minute for a foul. DC extended the lead as Rodriguez scored, thanks to Rodriguez. The final was 4-1, with the man of the match being Rodriguez.
Finally, midweek wraps up with the Portland Timbers bringing in Orlando City SC. Greg Ranjitsingh and Steve Clark make the starts in goal. Brian Fernandez of Portland took a yellow card for his 9th minute foul. Orlando City was first to score in the 44th minute with a Santiago Patino goal. The Lions' Oriol Rosell had a yellow card for a foul in the 50th minute. Larrys Mabiala of the Timbers took a yellow card for a 67th minute foul. Patino of Orlando City picked up a yellow card for a 77th minute foul. Portland tied it in the 82nd minute on a Jeremy Ebobisse goal, via Fernandez and Jorge Moreira. Sebastian Mendez of the Lions took a yellow card for an 86th minute foul. In the 89th minute, the Timbers' Claude Dielna was booked for his foul. The final held at 1-1, with Patino as the man of the match.
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Atlanta United FC hosting the Houston Dynamo. Tyler Deric and Brad Guzan are the keepers. Houston went down to ten men in the 6th minute as Alberth Elis received a straight red card for violent conduct and an additional yellow card for dissent. Atlanta began in the 27th minute on a Darlington Nagbe goal, assisted by Julian Gressel and Emerson Hyndman. The Five Stripes added on with a Brandon Vazquez goal in the 29th minute. Matias Vera of the Dynamo took a yellow card for a foul in first half stoppage time. Atlanta extended the lead as Josef Martinez scored, thanks to Gressel. Houston's Romell Quioto had a yellow card for a 79th minute foul. The Five Stripes padded the lead on a Martinez goal, coming off of Eric Remedi in the same minute. Atlanta kept going with a Gressel goal in the 88th minute. The final was 5-0 with Martinez as the man of the match.
Up in New England, the Revolution welcome the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Maxime Crepeau and Matt Turner are set to start in goal. New England led off in first half stoppage time with a Gustavo Bou goal, assisted by Carles Gil. Vancouver had yellow cards for fouls by Erik Godoy and Derek Cornelius in the 49th and 58th minutes, respectively. The Revolution saw yellow cards for Luis Caicedo in the 71st minute and Andrew Farrell in the 77th minute both for fouls. New England added on in the 82nd minute with a Diego Fagundez goal, courtesy of Cristian Penilla. The Revolution extended the lead in the 86th minute as Gil scored, thanks to Fagundez. New England padded the lead on a 90th minute Teal Bunbury goal, via Penilla. The final was 4-0, with Gil selected as man of the match.
Further north, Toronto FC brings in the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Quentin Westberg draw the starts in goal. Toronto started in the 6th minute with a Jozy Altidore goal, via Tsubasa Endoh. New York had yellow cards for Michael Murillo in the 23rd minute and Kemar Lawrence in the 25th minute, both for fouls. The Reds added on in the 26th minute with an Alejandro Pozuelo penalty kick goal. Toronto's Endoh received a yellow card for a 51st minute foul. The Red Bulls got on the board with a Tom Barlow goal in the 63rd minute, coming off of Derrick Etienne. New York's Marc Rzatkowski picked up a yellow card for a 69th minute foul. The Reds replied with a 72nd minute Ashtone Morgan goal. In the 86th minute, Bradley Wright-Phillips of the Red Bulls had a yellow card for his foul. The final was 3-1 Toronto, with Westberg (six for seven in saves) taking man of the match honors.
Back stateside, the Chicago Fire host the Columbus Crew SC. Joe Bendik and Kenneth Kronholm are between the sticks. Chicago opened in the 28th minute with a Djordje Mihailovic goal, via Przemyslaw Frankowski. Columbus tied it on a 47th minute Gyasi Zardes goal, courtesy of Luis Argudo and Eduardo Sosa. The Fire's Bastian Schweinsteiger took a yellow card for a 52nd minute foul. Chicago retook the lead on a C.J. Sapong goal in the 63rd minute. The Crew equalized in the 90th minute with a Romario Williams goal, coming off of Luis Diaz. The man of the 2-2 match was Zardes.
On Thursday, FC Cincinnati welcomes DC United. Chris Seitz and Spencer Richey are in the six-yard boxes. Kendall Waston of Cincinnati had a yellow card for a 15th minute foul. Steven Birnbaum of DC picked up a yellow card for a 32nd minute foul. The Black and Red struck first in the 42nd minute with a Lucas Rodriguez goal, assisted by Wayne Rooney. In the 54th minute, DC had yellow cards for dissent by Paul Arriola and Rooney. The Orange and Blue tied it with a penalty kick goal by Emmanuel Ledesma. The Black and Red reclaimed the lead on a Rodriguez goal in the 59th minute, helped along by Arriola. Leonardo Bertone of Cincinnati took a yellow card for a 61st minute foul. DC added on in the 64th minute with a Rooney goal, set up by Leonardo Jara. The Black and Red's Russell Canouse received a yellow card in the 70th minute for a foul. DC extended the lead as Rodriguez scored, thanks to Rodriguez. The final was 4-1, with the man of the match being Rodriguez.
Finally, midweek wraps up with the Portland Timbers bringing in Orlando City SC. Greg Ranjitsingh and Steve Clark make the starts in goal. Brian Fernandez of Portland took a yellow card for his 9th minute foul. Orlando City was first to score in the 44th minute with a Santiago Patino goal. The Lions' Oriol Rosell had a yellow card for a foul in the 50th minute. Larrys Mabiala of the Timbers took a yellow card for a 67th minute foul. Patino of Orlando City picked up a yellow card for a 77th minute foul. Portland tied it in the 82nd minute on a Jeremy Ebobisse goal, via Fernandez and Jorge Moreira. Sebastian Mendez of the Lions took a yellow card for an 86th minute foul. In the 89th minute, the Timbers' Claude Dielna was booked for his foul. The final held at 1-1, with Patino as the man of the match.
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