High Drama Lifts Sporting KC Over Whitecaps
Kekuta Manneh’s first half brace put Vancouver in control at Sporting Park and Pedro Morales’ 75th minute free kick looked to be the dagger at 3-1. But Dom Dwyer’s 81st minute header and Paulo Nagamura’s goals in the 87th and fourth minute of stoppage time sealed the victory for Kansas City.
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Philadelphia and Chicago Play to Thrilling 3-3 Draw
The man of the match would’ve been Kennedy Igboananike with his two goals and assist if not for Sean Johnson. The Fire keeper was unbelievable down the stretch, making eight saves, including five spectacular, point-blank stops to keep the game level. Sebastian Le Toux would finally break through in the 90th minute, but Igboananike equalized just two minutes into stoppage time.
Matt Polster: Cyle Larin is “definitely the frontrunner” for Rookie of the Year
The Chicago Fire have found themselves a gem in 22-year-old rookie Matt Polster, but as great a season as he’s having, Polster believes Orlando City rookie Cyle Larin is the frontrunner for MLS Rookie of the Year with his 11 goals in 18 league games. Fire coach Frank Yallop says he’s best at center forward, but Polster’s future is at center mid – one of three positions he says he’s most comfortable at.
Read: Chicago Fire see strong start, bright future for Matt Polster as he climbs into Rookie of the Year contention
Red-Hot Galaxy Continue Raking In Points
With their 2-1 win over FC Dallas, LA has picked up 21 of 27 possible points over their last nine games, leaping into first place in the Western Conference. Robbie Keane and new-signing Giovani dos Santos lit it up in Dallas on Saturday as Keane bagged two and dos Santos picked up an assist. The Galaxy has now won three straight and five of six.
Read: FC Dallas 1, LA Galaxy 2 | MLS Match Recap
