Kick Off: Darwin debuts, Zlatan strikes again | Timbers, DC earn 1st wins

Darwin Quintero - Minnesota United - MNUFC - Smiles in front of locker

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Deuces wild in Atlanta, KC


This weekend's capper saw New York City FC rally twice to stay unbeaten with a 2-2 share at Atlanta United. In his review of the round, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle declared a match that included both quality battles and dueling adjustments his favorite of the season thus far. READ MORE | RECAP


Sporting KC right back Graham Zusi netted 12 minutes from time to rescue a 2-2 home draw against Seattle on Sunday. Will Bruin and Cristian Roldan scored the Sounders' first goals of the year to capture their first point. RECAP


LA crews book matching victories

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored yet another winner for the LA Galaxy. | USA TODAY Sports Images


Zlatan Ibrahimovic punctuated his first LA Galaxy start by nodding the lone goal winner to take all three points at Chicago. David Bingham made four saves to log his second consecutive road clean sheet. READ MORE | RECAP


On Friday night, LAFC got back on the winning track by besting Vancouver away 2-0. Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi hit 11 minutes apart in the second half to decide the contest. RECAP


Red Bulls, Lions rise in the East


Kaku's first MLS goal stood up as the winner in the New York Red Bulls' 3-1 victory over Saturday visitors Montreal. RBNY have taken their first three home games of the season by a 10-1 count. RECAP


On Friday night, Orlando City notched their third straight victory by topping hosts Philadelphia, 2-0. Dom Dwyer and Chris Mueller netted first half goals for the surging Lions. RECAP


Quintero debuts as Timbers, Rapids win at home

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Darwin Quintero debuted with a goal for MNUFC.


Portland celebrated their home opener by grabbing their first victory of the season, as Diego Valeri's goal and assist aided a 3-2 decision over pesky Minnesota United. Despite their disappointment at the loss, the Loons did enjoy an encouraging debut from star addition Darwin Quintero, one that came complete with a goal. READ MORE | RECAP


Over in Colorado, the Rapids took advantage of reserve-laden Toronto FC side to post a 2-0 home win. Joe Price and Shkelzen Gashi found the net, while Colorado also kept the champs without a goal in league play at Dick's Sporting Goods Park for 392 minutes. RECAP


One is enough for FC Dallas, D.C.


FC Dallas stayed unbeaten by topping home side New England 1-0 thanks to a late winner from Jacori Hayes. In other Revs news, ESPN's Taylor Twellman reported that they recently rejected an offer for Lee Nguyen from an Eastern rival. READ MORE | RECAP


D.C. United finally broke into the win column, riding Ulises Segura's first-minute strike to a 1-0 decision over Saturday guests Columbus. It was the third defeat in a row for Gregg Berhalter's boys. RECAP


Quakes, Dynamo split the points


Jahmir Hyka's deflected 85th-minute equalizer earned San Jose a 2-2 home draw with Houston on Saturday. The result kept both sides winless in four. RECAP


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