Columbus Crew

Justin Meram Ola Kamara, Artur, Justin Meram and Harrison Afful were on target as Columbus Crew crushed New York City on Tuesday.

Bradley Wright-Phillips New York Red Bulls are in pole position to finish top in the east, while Dallas leapfrogged Colorado Rapids in the west.

Frank Lampard New York City could have two big-name debutants featuring when they take on Orlando City.

Frank Lampard, David Villa and Andrea Pirlo scored as New York City returned to winning ways in MLS on Saturday.

Columbus Crew Toronto FC moved into the Eastern Conference's play-off spots with a comeback win on Saturday, while Seattle put four past Real Salt Lake.

Toronto Toronto can make up substantial ground in the Eastern Conference with the Canadian club set to play two MLS games in less than a week.

Josmer Altidore Jozy Altidore's 60th-minute strike was all that separated the two sides as Toronto sealed a 1-0 aggregate triumph and a spot in the final.

The New York Red Bulls were too good for Minnesota United thanks to a Bradley Wright-Phillips brace.

Didier Drogba lost his first game for Montreal Impact, while Real Salt Lake continued their strong record at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Clint Dempsey Montreal Impact, Seattle Sounders and New York Red Bulls drew first blood in the conference semis, while Vancouver Whitecaps were held.