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.

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.

James Tomkins Crystal Palace's £13million pre-season signing Andros Townsend was given an hour on his first appearance against Philadelphia Union.

Tranquillo Barnetta Philadelphia Union fought back to secure a 2-2 draw with Orlando City, extending their lead atop the MLS Eastern Conference.

The Philadelphia Union have signed the 6-foot-2 center back on loan from Brazilian side Tombense.

FC Dallas saw their lead atop the Western Conference of MLS shrink after second-placed Sporting Kansas City overcame Minnesota United.

Real Salt Lake Western Conference heavyweights the Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake will go head-to-head in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday.

Emmanuel Boateng helped LA Galaxy through in the MLS playoffs as Toronto also advanced.