Portland Timbers

Seattle Sounders Seattle claimed the Western Conference lead with victory while Toronto FC produced a stirring fightback to win in Saturday's MLS action.

As the Vancouver Whitecaps look to avoid another slow start, Frank Lampard is set for his MLS debut.

Seattle Sounders The Seattle Sounders bounced back thanks to Obafemi Martins' wonder-strike, as the goals flowed in the MLS on Saturday.

Timothy Howard Nigel de Jong was sent off as LA Galaxy snapped a seven-match winless streak in MLS, while Tim Howard made his Colorado Rapids bow.

Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney continued his red-hot form by scoring twice against Portland Timbers at Audi Field in Washington on Wednesday.

Sebastian Giovinco Sebastian Giovinco scored twice, including a stunning second-half free-kick, and set up another in Toronto's 3-1 win in Orlando.

Darlington Nagbe and Lucas Melano saved Portland Timbers after Houston Dynamo had led by two goals at the break.

Bradley Wright-Phillips became New York Red Bull's franchise-leading scorer in their 3-1 win over Montreal Impact in MLS action.

New York City David Villa scored New York City's first goal at home and set up the second as the new club won their maiden match in front of their own fans on Sunday.

Battling in the Western Conference, Seattle Sounders are chasing a reverse to their losing form in MLS.