Another thrilling week of MLS action has ended. MLS Matchday 14 saw plenty of changes in the standings, and a new leader is at the league's top.
Earning a 1-0 win over Atlanta United, the Philadelphia Union have moved into the top spot in the Eastern Conference and to the top of the Supporters' Shield standings.
Inter Miami were blanked 3-0 by Orlando City, dropping to sixth in the East. Miami's rough stretch continues, and they have a matchup with the Union this Saturday.
The Vancouver Whitecaps, the Western Conference leader, drew 0-0 with Austin FC but remain three points ahead of second-place Minnesota United.
Here is a recap of some of the best matches from MLS Matchday 14
Union is now top of the league
Atlanta United has been a weak team all year, but they didn't make Saturday's match too easy for the Union. After a scoreless first half, Tai Baribo scored on a penalty to give the Union a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute.
The penalty marked Baribo's 11th goal of the year, and he continues to lead the MLS Golden Boot race. The Union held on to the 1-0 lead thanks to Andrew Rick's huge saves. Three points were added for the Union to move them to the top of MLS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9luJTP04hjo
Orlando picks up clean sheet over Miami
Orlando City earned three points in a 3-0 win over Inter Miami to jump them in the standings. Orlando moves into fifth while Miami drops to sixth. Frustration is growing on the Miami side, with Sunday's loss being a prime example.
Luis Muriel scored in the 43rd minute right before halftime to put Orlando ahead. Marco Pasalic Orlando's lead in the 53rd minute, and then Dagur Dan Thorhallsson put the match away in the 90+4'. Orlando has been surging in the East after a rocky start to the year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za2FU2T5VkE
Toronto takes down Montreal, 6-1
In a battle between two teams in the bottom three of the East, Toronto FC ran rampant over CF Montreal, winning 6-1.
Montreal CB Joel Waterman was given a red in the 21st minute while Montreal was already down 1-0. The send-off for Waterman didn't help Montreal at all, as Toronto went on to score twice more in the first half and then added three more goals in the second.
This match didn't affect the standings for these two clubs, but it was a rivalry nonetheless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxuspk8b-nI
El Tráfico ends in a 2-2 draw
Despite the LA Galaxy being the biggest disappointment in the league this year, El Tráfico always puts on a show.
Marco Reus put the Galaxy in the lead in the 6th minute, but then Denis Bouanga equalized seven minutes later. Nathan Ordaz gave LAFC the lead in the 50th minute, and it looked like LAFC had a win in the bag until Reus scored a brace from a beautiful free kick in the 87th minute.
The Galaxy still hasn't won this year, but they stole a point in El Tráfico, which could feel like a win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4vvKoNTnLM
Hell is Real derby finishes in 1-1 draw
Another huge rivalry, the Hell is Real derby between FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew, also ended in a draw, 1-1.
Kevin Denkey wasted no time putting Cincinnati ahead, scoring in the 6th minute. Cincinnati held strong throughout the match, but Diego Rossi converted a penalty in the 54th minute to bring the match level.
Columbus had a few decent chances towards the tail-end of the second half but weren't able to find the go-ahead goal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKKY6T_oDD8
MLS standings after Matchday 14
Eastern Conference
Philadelphia Union - 29 ptsFC Cincinnati - 29 ptsColumbus Crew - 27 ptsNashville SC - 24 ptsOrlando City - 24 ptsInter Miami - 22 ptsNYCFC - 21 ptsCharlotte FC - 19 ptsChicago Fire - 19 ptsNew York Red Bulls - 18 ptsNew England Revolution - 18 ptsD.C. United - 14 ptsToronto FC - 13 ptsAtlanta United - 11 ptsCF Montreal - 7 pts
Western Conference
Vancouver Whitecaps - 28 ptsMinnesota United - 25 ptsSan Diego FC - 24 ptsPortland Timbers - 23 ptsLAFC - 22 ptsSeattle Sounders - 20 ptsColorado Rapids - 19 ptsSan Jose Earthquakes - 18 ptsAustin FC - 18 ptsHouston Dynamo - 16 ptsFC Dallas - 16 ptsReal Salt Lake - 14 ptsSporting Kansas City - 12 ptsSt. Louis City - 11 ptsLA Galaxy - 4 pts
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