Portland Timbers

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

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

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

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.

Lucas Melano An up-and-down first season in Portland ended with Lucas Melano helping the Timbers win an MLS Cup. That success has Melano poised for a big year.

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.

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

Los Angeles FC and Atlanta United were held by Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders respectively in MLS on Sunday.

Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake scored twice in the last four minutes to clinch a 3-2 victory at Chicago Fire in MLS on Saturday.