Houston Dynamo

Steven Gerrard LA Galaxy star Steven Gerrard headlines an action-packed weekend of MLS action.

Brian White's first MLS goal lifted the New York Red Bulls to the top of the Eastern Conference.

Blas Pérez Ortega The Colorado Rapids continued their unbeaten run as some Blas Perez acrobatics inspired the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Portland Timbers star Diego Valeri set an MLS record, and Atlanta United did likewise in front of a crowd of 70,425.

Ignacio Piatti Montreal Impact sealed a thrilling come-from-behind win, while Houston Dynamo struck late against Philadelphia Union.

Dallas moved top of the Western Conference as Chicago Fire's unbeaten run in MLS was ended by New York City.

MLS titleholders Toronto lost back-to-back matches in the league following Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Canadian rivals Montreal Impact.

Diego Valeri Two goals and an assist from Diego Valeri saw Portland Timbers claim a thrilling 3-2 win over Houston Dynamo in MLS action.

A brace from Jozy Altidore helped Toronto to a win over the San Jose Earthquakes, sealing a spot in the MLS play-offs.

Houston Dynamo Houston Dynamo are not capable of competing financially with some of the better-funded teams in the MLS but coach Owen Coyle feels they can make an impact in 2015.