The Seattle Sounders FC they again had the scoring contribution of the forwards, the Peruvian Raúl Ruidíaz and the colombian Fredy Moreno to stay undefeated and at the top of the rankings of the Western Conference at the completion of the fourth date of the United States Professional Soccer League (MLS).
The visiting Sounders FC beat the Portland Timbers 1-2 and remain undefeated with 10 goals for and just two against.
The San Jose Earthquakes, also with a 1-2 away win against Real Salt Lake, thanks to the double of veteran Chris Wondolowski, who at 38, as the leading scorer in MLS history, showed that he has not lost his defining instinct within the area, occupying second place with nine points.
The now traditional classic of “The traffic” between Los Angeles Galaxy and LAFC was left without relief when Mexican international striker Carlos Vela was absent, injured.
The LAFC star forward continued to be out due to a muscle injury and was unable to star in the duel against his compatriot Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, who along with another Mexican teammate, Jonathan dos Santos, scored the two goals that gave him the victory for 2-1 against LAFC, which had Uruguayan Diego Ross author of his.
The Galaxy also with nine points share second place in the standings with the Earthquakes in the West.
While in the East, New York City joined the New England Revolution to share the lead.
Although New York City, with a goal from Argentine Valentin Castellanos, could not go from the draw to 1-1 by visitors, while the Revolution lost 2-0 against Nashville SC, which took advantage of the field factor and took away the unbeaten.
Regarding the scorers' classification, Hernández with the one he achieved against LAFC reached six so far this new season and is the leader, followed by Ruidíaz who has five, and Castellanos, occupies third place with four.
– Results of the fourth day:
. Friday, May 7
Real Salt Lake 1 San Jose Earthquakes 2
. Saturday 8 May
Chicago Fire 0 Philadelphia Union 2
New York Red Bulls 2 Toronto FC 0
Nashville SC 2 New England Revolution 0
Columbus Crew 3 D.C. United 1
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Montreal Impact 0
FC Dallas 1 Houston Dynamo 1
Orlando City SC 1 New York City FC 1
Los Angeles Galaxy 2 LAFC 1
Colorado Rapids 3 Minnesota United 2
. Sunday, May 9
Inter Miami 1 Atlanta United 1
Portland Timbers 1 Seattle Sounders FC 2
Sporting Kansas City 2 Austin FC 1