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Columbus Crew Joins Orlando City SC, Philadelphia Union Advancing To Knockout Stage in #MLSisBACK
It is great to have the MLS Back…
The pictures from the #MLSisBACK games tell the story. America has missed the MLS and the players have missed the exuberance and joy of playing the beautiful game, even without fans in the stadiums because of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic still raging on.
Here is a brief recap and some of our favorite shots of the action.
Don’t miss the upcoming games. Click here for the MLS is Back schedule.
On July 16, Columbus Crew SC enjoyed a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC won 4-3 over rival Montreal Impact at the MLS is Back Tournament.
07/16 – Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC – Wide World of Sports
Photo Credit: MLS / Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
Toronto’s 20-year-old Homegrown forward Ayo Akinola became the third player under the age of 21 to score a hat trick in MLS league history.
07/16 – Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC – Wide World of Sports
Photo Credit: MLS / Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
FC Cincinnati also defeated Eastern Conference frontrunners Atlanta United 1-0. The victory was new head coach Jaap Stam‘s second game and the club’s first win in 2020.
Is Atlanta United still able to make it to the knockout round?
After losing its opener 4-0 to rival Columbus, Cincinnati’s win was an upset, especially as Atlanta lost its opening match 1-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls.
Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati – ESPN World Wide of Sports
MLS Photo Credit: FC Cincinnati
Also on July 16 – Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls match at the Wide World of Sports saw great action. Columbus Crew SC (3-0-1, 10 pts) beat New York Red Bulls (2-1-1, 7 pts), 2-0 on Thursday night.
07/16 – Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls – Wide World of Sports
Photo Credit: Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
07/16 – Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls – Wide World of Sports
Photo Credit: Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
San Jose Earthquakes beat Vancouver Whitecaps FC in MLS is Back on July 15th.
San Jose came from behind and rallied from a two-goal deficit to surprise fans as well as their opponent and defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3. According to ESPN,” San Jose ended a nine-match winless streak since their most recent victory on Aug. 31. The Quakes also took the lead in Group B of the tournament with a win and a draw from their first two games.”
f Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose Earthquakes in Group B
MLS Photo Credit Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
San Jose Earthquakes rally from two goals
down to capture wild 4-3 win at MLS is Back Tournament
Orlando City SC, Philadelphia Union clinch spots in #MLSisBACK Round of 16 as NYCFC Suffers Second Defeat, Chicago Fire Beats MLS Champions
July 14th: Orlando City captured its second consecutive victory in the tournament with a 3-1 victory over New York City FC thanks to a brace from forward Chris Mueller and another goal from Tesho Akindele.
Orlando City Celebrates
#MLSisBack excitement continued as Philadelphia Union defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1 coming from behind with goals from Kai Wagner and Kacper Przybylko for the club’s second straight win in tournament play.
Celebrating this morning’s 2-1 Chicago Fire FC victory over Seattle Sounders FC at the MLS is Back Tournament
The first match on Tuesday, July 14 was perhaps the most exciting. Chicago Fire FC defeated reigning champions Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 at the MLS is Back Tournament kicked off its sixth day.
Chicago Fire FC vs Seattle Sounders Group B match-up at Wide World of Sports was everything soccer fans wanted … unless you wanted the champions to win.
#MLSisBack kicked off with a Florida vs Florida showdown with hosts Orlando City emerging victorious 2-1 over Beckham’s Inter Miami FC.
New York City FC (NYCFC) fell to Philadelphia Union on July 9 and New England Revolution defeated Montreal Impact with the same 1-0 score.
San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders battled to a scoreless end on July 10 and New York Red Bulls beat Atlanta United 1-0 on July 11 the MLS is Back Tournament.
Sporting KC lost to Minnesota United FC 2-1 in a heartbreaker and Real Salt Lake shut out Colorado Rapids 2-0.
Are More MLS Players Testing Positive in Orlando at #MLSisBack?
Toronto FC tied D.C. United 2-2. LAFC played Houston Dynamo and tied 3-3. And, LA Galaxy looked strong in the opening but fell to Portland Timbers 2-1. Later today is NYCFC vs Orlando City.
Philadelphia Union
Seattle Sounders at #MLSisBACK
Read: #MLSisBACK: ORLANDO CITY BEATS INTER MIAMI 2-1, UNION DEFEATS NYCFC
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It is great to have the MLS Back…
The pictures from the #MLSisBACK games tell the story. America has missed the MLS and the players have missed the exuberance and joy of playing the beautiful game, even without fans in the stadiums because of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic still raging on.
Here is a brief recap and some of our favorite shots of the action.
Don’t miss the upcoming games. Click here for the MLS is Back schedule.
On July 16, Columbus Crew SC enjoyed a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC won 4-3 over rival Montreal Impact at the MLS is Back Tournament.
07/16 – Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC – Wide World of Sports
Photo Credit: MLS / Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
Toronto’s 20-year-old Homegrown forward Ayo Akinola became the third player under the age of 21 to score a hat trick in MLS league history.
07/16 – Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC – Wide World of Sports
Photo Credit: MLS / Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
FC Cincinnati also defeated Eastern Conference frontrunners Atlanta United 1-0. The victory was new head coach Jaap Stam‘s second game and the club’s first win in 2020.
Is Atlanta United still able to make it to the knockout round?
After losing its opener 4-0 to rival Columbus, Cincinnati’s win was an upset, especially as Atlanta lost its opening match 1-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls.
Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati – ESPN World Wide of Sports
MLS Photo Credit: FC Cincinnati
Also on July 16 – Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls match at the Wide World of Sports saw great action. Columbus Crew SC (3-0-1, 10 pts) beat New York Red Bulls (2-1-1, 7 pts), 2-0 on Thursday night.
07/16 – Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls – Wide World of Sports
Photo Credit: Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
07/16 – Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls – Wide World of Sports
Photo Credit: Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
San Jose Earthquakes beat Vancouver Whitecaps FC in MLS is Back on July 15th.
San Jose came from behind and rallied from a two-goal deficit to surprise fans as well as their opponent and defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3. According to ESPN,” San Jose ended a nine-match winless streak since their most recent victory on Aug. 31. The Quakes also took the lead in Group B of the tournament with a win and a draw from their first two games.”
f Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose Earthquakes in Group B
MLS Photo Credit Matthew Stith and Jared Martinez
San Jose Earthquakes rally from two goals
down to capture wild 4-3 win at MLS is Back Tournament
Orlando City SC, Philadelphia Union clinch spots in #MLSisBACK Round of 16 as NYCFC Suffers Second Defeat, Chicago Fire Beats MLS Champions
July 14th: Orlando City captured its second consecutive victory in the tournament with a 3-1 victory over New York City FC thanks to a brace from forward Chris Mueller and another goal from Tesho Akindele.
Orlando City Celebrates
#MLSisBack excitement continued as Philadelphia Union defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1 coming from behind with goals from Kai Wagner and Kacper Przybylko for the club’s second straight win in tournament play.
Celebrating this morning’s 2-1 Chicago Fire FC victory over Seattle Sounders FC at the MLS is Back Tournament
The first match on Tuesday, July 14 was perhaps the most exciting. Chicago Fire FC defeated reigning champions Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 at the MLS is Back Tournament kicked off its sixth day.
Chicago Fire FC vs Seattle Sounders Group B match-up at Wide World of Sports was everything soccer fans wanted … unless you wanted the champions to win.
#MLSisBack kicked off with a Florida vs Florida showdown with hosts Orlando City emerging victorious 2-1 over Beckham’s Inter Miami FC.
New York City FC (NYCFC) fell to Philadelphia Union on July 9 and New England Revolution defeated Montreal Impact with the same 1-0 score.
San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders battled to a scoreless end on July 10 and New York Red Bulls beat Atlanta United 1-0 on July 11 the MLS is Back Tournament.
Sporting KC lost to Minnesota United FC 2-1 in a heartbreaker and Real Salt Lake shut out Colorado Rapids 2-0.
Are More MLS Players Testing Positive in Orlando at #MLSisBack?
Toronto FC tied D.C. United 2-2. LAFC played Houston Dynamo and tied 3-3. And, LA Galaxy looked strong in the opening but fell to Portland Timbers 2-1. Later today is NYCFC vs Orlando City.
Philadelphia Union
Seattle Sounders at #MLSisBACK
Read: #MLSisBACK: ORLANDO CITY BEATS INTER MIAMI 2-1, UNION DEFEATS NYCFC
Are you wearing a mask? If MLS players can wear a mask ….
The post #MLSisBACK UPDATE: PHOTOS OF SUPRISE WINS & HEARTBREAKING LOSSES appeared first on SoccerToday.
Continue reading...
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