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CHICAGO (July 10, 2021)—The U.S. Men’s National Team will launch its quest for a seventh confederation championship when it opens the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup against Haiti on Sunday, July 11 in Kansas City, Kan.

Coverage from Children’s Mercy Park begins at 9 p.m. ET on FS1, Univision and TUDN. Fans can follow the USMNT during the tournament on Twitter (@USMNT), Instagram (@USMNT), Facebook and the official U.S. Soccer App.

2021 GOLD CUP – USMNT ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB; CAPS/GOALS) GOALKEEPERS (3): 22-Brad Guzan (Atlanta United; 64/0), 18-Sean Johnson (New York City FC; 9/0), 1-Matt Turner (New England Revolution; 1/0)

DEFENDERS (8): 21-George Bello (Atlanta United; 1/0), 2-Reggie Cannon (Boavista/POR; 18/1), 20-Shaq Moore (Tenerife/ESP; 5/0), 4-Donovan Pines (D.C. United; 0/0), 12-Miles Robinson (Atlanta United; 3/1), 16-James Sands (New York City FC; 0/0), 3-Sam Vines (Colorado Rapids; 3/0), 5-Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 14/2)

MIDFIELDERS (6): 23-Kellyn Acosta (Colorado Rapids; 31/2), 6-Gianluca Busio (Sporting Kansas City; 0/0), 17-Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy; 24/7), 10-Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 20/0), 19-Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers; 0/0), 14-Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes; 12/0)

FORWARDS: (6): 7-Paul Arriola (D.C. United; 35/8), 11-Daryl Dike (Orlando City; 3/1), 8-Nicholas Gioacchini (Caen/FRA; 3/2), 13-Matthew Hoppe (Schalke/GER; 0/0), 15-Jonathan Lewis (Colorado Rapids; 7/2), 9-Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew; 56/12)

USA SCHEDULE – 2021 GOLD CUP Date

Opponent

Venue

Time (ET)

TV Info

Sunday, July 11

Haiti

Children’s Mercy Park; Kansas City, Kansas

9 p.m.

FS1, Univision, TUDN

Thursday, July 15

Martinique

Children’s Mercy Park; Kansas City, Kansas

10 p.m.

FS1, UniMás, TUDN

Sunday, July 18

Canada

Children’s Mercy Park; Kansas City, Kansas

5 p.m.

FOX, Univision, TUDN

WHAT IS THE GOLD CUP? Held every two years, the Gold Cup is the regional championship for Concacaf, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football. Just like in the European Championships and Copa America, lifting the trophy brings prestige and regional supremacy. Over the course of 15 previous Gold Cup tournaments, the United States has lifted the trophy six times (1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2017), just behind all-time leaders Mexico with eight (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019). Canada is the only other tournament champion, coming away with the title in 2000.

Placed in Group B, the U.S. opens the tournament against 2019 semifinalists Haiti on July 11, faces Martinique on July 15 and wraps up the group stage against Canada on July 18. The top two teams in each of the four groups advance to the quarterfinals (July 24-25 in Arlington, Texas and Glendale, Ariz.). The semifinals are scheduled for July 29 in Austin and Houston, before the championship match on Aug. 1 in Las Vegas.

ROAD TO VEGAS BEGINS In the middle of a jam-packed 2021 schedule, the Gold Cup provides an opportunity for the USMNT to pick up its second regional trophy of the summer. In June, the USA clinched the inaugural Concacaf Nations League title with a thrilling extra-time victory against Mexico, and now the U.S. will look to take home more hardware at the confederation championship.

This year’s competition takes on additional importance as the USMNT’s final gathering before 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying kicks off in September. The tournament will provide invaluable experience against Concacaf opposition in a high-pressure environment as 12 players have the chance to compete in official competition for the USA for the first time.

DEVELOPING THE PLAYER POOL Nineteen of the 23 players on the Gold Cup roster weren’t a part of the USMNT’s Nations League roster, providing an almost entirely new group of players exposure to high-level Concacaf competition. This experience is essential as World Cup qualifying kicks off in the fall, especially with a new format that includes more games over a shorter period of time. Eight teams will compete for three berths to the World Cup during the course of seven months rather than 18, and four of five international windows will include teams playing three matches in seven days, meaning depth will be critical.

Five players will aim to earn their first USMNT cap at the Gold Cup - Gianluca Busio, Matthew Hoppe, Donovan Pines, James Sands and Eryk Williamson - while seven others are looking to make their first appearance in official competition: George Bello, Daryl Dike, Nicholas Gioacchini, Shaq Moore, Miles Robinson, Matt Turner and Sam Vines.

EXPERIENCED CORE Despite arriving in Kansas City with a roster that averages just under 25 years of age, the USMNT brings six players who have Gold Cup titles under their belts: Brad Guzan and Sean Johnson (2 each), Kellyn Acosta, Paul Arriola, Cristian Roldan, and Gyasi Zardes (1 each). Three more bring prior experience at the tournament: Reggie Cannon, Jonathan Lewis and Walker Zimmerman.

Midfielder Sebastian Lletget is the only USMNT player to appear in all 11 of the team’s matches over the last two calendar years and is tied for the team’s goal-scoring lead this year with three tallies.

BACK HOME IN KC Born and raised in Overland Park, Kan., forward Nicholas Gioacchini is returning home for the first time since the age of eight, when his family moved to Italy. After a spell in Maryland, the Gioacchinis moved back to Europe and Nicholas launched his pro soccer career with Paris FC in 2017 before moving to Caen, his current club, the following year. The forward made his international debut and scored his first two USA goals in the 6-2 win against Jamaica in November and now will look to make his mark during the Gold Cup group stage in his hometown.

CANNON AIMS FOR ANOTHER TROPHY Defender Reggie Cannon is fresh off of a big June with the USMNT, helping the team lift the Concacaf Nations League trophy and scoring his first international goal in the friendly against Costa Rica. After playing a key role for the USA during the 2019 Gold Cup, Cannon made the move overseas to Portuguese club Boavista and is confident that he’s raised his game as he aims for his second regional title of the summer. Listen to the USMNT defender speak with Jordan Angeli and Charlie Davies on this week’s episode of The U.S. Soccer Podcast.

LAST TIME OUT The USMNT played four matches during the June international window, attempting to simulate the cadence of the new World Cup qualifying format. Sebastian Lletget struck first for the USA vs. Switzerland in the team’s first match, but the U.S. fell 2-1. In the Nations League, a hard-fought 1-0 semifinal win vs. Honduras set the stage for an instant classic USA-Mexico match in the Concacaf Nations League Final, a dramatic 3-2 victory.

WATCH: USMNT Defeats Costa Rica 4-0 | June 9, 2021

The USMNT capped off the international break with an emphatic 4-0 win against Costa Rica that saw both Cannon and forward Daryl Dike net their first international goals. With the result, the USA has won its last 10 matches against Concacaf opponents, a promising trend heading into the confederation championship.

Gold Cup roster members Kellyn Acosta, Cannon, Lletget and Jackson Yueill were all a part of the USA’s Nations League squad, while Dike and Zimmerman both appeared in the friendly vs. Costa Rica. Hoppe was a part of the USMNT matchday squad vs. Switzerland.

USA ROSTER NOTES Players on the roster average 13 caps overall and five caps in official competition.

Nineteen of the 23 players represent a total of 13 different clubs in Major League Soccer. Atlanta United and Colorado Rapids lead the way with three players each, followed by D.C. United, New York City FC (2 each); Columbus Crew, LA Galaxy, Nashville SC, New England Revolution, Orlando City SC, Portland Timbers, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City (1 each).

Defenders Reggie Cannon (Boavista; Portugal) and Shaq Moore (Tenerife; Spain) and forwards Nicholas Gioacchini (Caen; France) and Matthew Hoppe (Schalke; Germany) make up the European-based contingent.

Sporting KC midfielder Gianluca Busio and NYCFC defender James Sands are the two players on the roster to earn their first USMNT call-ups. Sands turned 21 on July 6, the day of his first USMNT training session.

Shaq Moore earns his first USMNT call-up since November 2018. With five international appearances to his name, the 24-year-old right back comes to his first camp under Gregg Berhalter after making 41 league appearances with Tenerife during the 2020-21 Spanish Segunda campaign.

A veteran of the USA’s 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup side, Moore last appeared in the USMNT’s 1-0 defeat to Italy on Nov. 20, 2018 in Genk, Belgium.

Gyasi Zardes’ team-leading 16 Gold Cup caps currently place him in a tie with Kyle Beckerman and Pablo Mastroeni for 10th on the USMNT's all-time Gold Cup appearances list.

Since 2018, Zardes leads all U.S.-eligible players in MLS with 47 goals. The veteran striker also sits eighth all-time on the USMNT's Gold Cup scoring list with four goals.

Midfielder Cristian Roldan made his international debut during the 2017 Gold Cup, starting the team's 3-2 win against Martinique on July 12, 2017, in Tampa. The USA will play Martinique on July 15, three days after the four-year anniversary of that match.

USMNT AT THE GOLD CUP Beginning with the inaugural title in 1991, the U.S. has lifted the Gold Cup on six occasions. The USA returned the trophy home in 2002 and won again in 2005, 2007, 2013 and 2017.

The USA has more wins in the Gold Cup than any other nation, going 61-9-9 all-time.

The U.S. has gone an impressive 35-1-4 during the group stage.

The USMNT has advanced to the final on 11 occasions: 1991, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017 and 2019.

The USA has made it to the semifinals in 14 out of 15 tournaments, missing out only in 2000.

USA-HAITI The USMNT is 6-6-5 against Haiti all-time. Les Grenadiers are one of only two Concacaf teams against which the USA does not hold a winning record – the other is Mexico.

The USA is unbeaten in its last five matches (3-0-2) vs. Haiti and undefeated in three Gold Cup meetings with the Caribbean nation (2-0-1).

The U.S. and Haiti last met in the 2015 Gold Cup group stage in Foxborough, Mass., a 1-0 win for the USA. Gyasi Zardes teed up Clint Dempsey for the lone goal just after halftime to help the USMNT secure the top spot in Group A.

Their first meeting came in qualifying for the 1954 World Cup, with two victories for the USA in Port-au-Prince on the strength of goals scored by National Soccer Hall of Famers Bill Looby and Efrain Chacurian.

HAITI ROSTER (CLUB; CAPS/GOALS) GOALKEEPERS (3): 12-Josue Duverger (Vitoria/POR; 1/0), 23-Isaac Rouaud (J3S Amilly/FRA; 0/0), 1-Brain Sylvestre (Miami FC/USA; 0/0)

DEFENDERS (8): 4-Ricardo Ade (Muschuc Runa/ECU; 17/1), 2-Carlens Arcus (Auxerre/FRA; 20/1), 22-Alex Christian (Atyrau/KAZ; 29/0), 3-Francois Dulysse (New England Revolution II/USA; 0/0), 17-Martin Experience (Avranches/FRA; 0/0), 6-Jems Geffrard (HFX Wanderers/CAN; 19/0), 13-Kevin Lafrance (AEK Larnaca/CYP; 39/5), 5-Stephane Lambese (Orleans/FRA; 8/0)

MIDFIELDERS (6): 21-Bryan Alceus (Gaz Metan Medias/ARM; 22/0), 15-Dutherson Clerveaux (Cavaly; 1/0), 10-Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew/USA; 25/3), 8-Zachary Herivaux (Birmingham Legion/USA; 17/0), 14-Leverton Pierre (USL Dunkerque/FRA; 0/0), 19-Steeven Saba (Violette; 14/1)

FORWARDS (6): 7-Carnejy Antoince (Orleans/FRA; 1/2), 18-Ronaldo Damus (Orange County SC/USA; 2/0), 16-Don Louicius (Hobro IK/DEN; 2/0), 11-Roberto Louima (Violette; 4/0), 9-Duckens Nazon (Sint-Truiden/BEL; 44/26), 20-Frantzdy Pierrot (Guingamp/FRA; 23/14)

IN FOCUS: HAITI Haiti earned its berth to the 2021 Gold Cup as one of three preliminary qualifiers. Prior to the tournament proper, 12 teams gathered in Ft. Lauderdale and played out three four-team brackets to determine the competition’s final three entrants.

The top seed in the Gold Cup prelims, Haiti topped Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1 in its opening match with Duckens Nazon bagging a brace.

In the Gold Cup berth-clinching match vs. Bermuda, Les Grenadiers used a first-half hat trick from Frantzdy Pierrot to win 4-1 and advance to its eighth confederation championship.

Nazon (26 goals) and Pierrot (14 goals) are the leading scorers on the roster and have combined for 13 goals this year. Nazon’s 49 caps also lead the team.

Haiti had an impressive showing at the 2019 Gold Cup, reaching the tournament semifinals for its highest finish. The Haitians topped their group with three straight victories and came from behind to beat Canada in the quarterfinals before losing to Mexico on a penalty in extra time.

Haiti is 8-11-5 all-time at the Gold Cup. The Carribean nation has advanced past the group stage in four of seven previous appearances.

Former Haiti defender Jean-Jacques Pierre became Haiti’s head coach at the start of 2021 and has led the team to a 5-2-0 record entering the Gold Cup. It’s his first major coaching job after a long playing career across Argentina, France, Greece, Haiti and Uruguay.

Five players are based in the USA, highlighted by Columbus Crew midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr., a teammate of U.S. forward Gyasi Zardes. Goalkeeper Bryan Sylvestre (Miami FC), midfielder Zachary Herivaux (Birmingham Legion) and forward Ronaldo Damus (Orange County SC) play in the USL Championship, while defender Francois Dulysse plays in USL League One at New England Revolution II.

Haiti has players based in 11 different countries. In addition to three in Haiti, Les Grenadiers ply their trade in France (seven), the U.S. (five), Armenia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Kazakhstan and Portugal (one each).

Live Broadcast: Coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on FS1, Univision & TUDN - Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET

LINEUP NOTES: USMNT vs. Haiti

2021 Concacaf Gold Cup July 11, 2021 Children’s Mercy Park; Kansas City, Kan. Live Broadcast: Coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on FS1, Univision & TUDN Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET Social Media: @USMNT on Twitter and Instagram; @ussoccer on Facebook , The U.S. Soccer App

Tonight’s USMNT Starting XI vs. Haiti: 1-Matt Turner, 3-Sam Vines, 5-Walker Zimmerman, 7-Paul Arriola, 9-Gyasi Zardes, 12-Miles Robinson, 14-Jackson Yueill, 15-Jonathan Lewis, 17-Sebastian Lletget (capt.), 20-Shaq Moore, 23-Kellyn Acosta

Substitutes: 18-Sean Johnson, 22-Brad Guzan, 4-Donovan Pines, 6-Gianluca Busio, 8-Nicholas Gioacchini, 10-Cristian Roldan, 11-Daryl Dike, 13-Matthew Hoppe, 16-James Sands, 19-Eryk Williamson, 21-George Bello

GAME NOTES | FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HAITI | USMNT GOLD CUP TRIVIA USMNT Starting XI Cap Numbers (including this match): Gyasi Zardes (57), Paul Arriola (36), Kellyn Acosta (32), Sebastian Lletget (25), Walker Zimmerman (15), Jackson Yueill (13), Jonathan Lewis (8), Shaq Moore (6), Miles Robinson (4), Sam Vines (4), Matt Turner (2)

USMNT Starting XI Gold Cup Cap Numbers (including this match): Gyasi Zardes (17), Paul Arriola (11), Kellyn Acosta (6), Walker Zimmerman (4), Jonathan Lewis (2), Sebastian Lletget (1), Shaq Moore (1), Miles Robinson (1), Matt Turner (1), Sam Vines (1), Jackson Yueill (1)

Tonight’s Starting XI has an average age of 25 years, 360 days.

The Starting XI averages 17 caps.

Defender Reggie Cannon has experienced right hamstring soreness in the last 24 hours and is being held out as a precaution. His status is day-to-day.

Sebastian Lletget captains the USMNT for the first time tonight. The 28-year-old midfielder is the 12th different player to wear the armband under head coach Gregg Berhalter.

Ten of 11 starters hail from Major League Soccer, with right back Shaq Moore (Tenerife; Spain) as the lone foreign-based player.

Moore is one of four players making their USMNT debuts in official competition tonight, joining goalkeeper Matt Turner and defenders Miles Robinson and Sam Vines.

Turner (eligible to represent Lithuania) and Moore (eligible to represent Trinidad and Tobago) will both become officially cap-tied to the USMNT once the opening whistle blows tonight.

Moore earns his first USMNT appearance since playing in the 1-0 friendly defeat to Italy on Nov. 20, 2018 in Genk, Belgium.

Kellyn Acosta, Sebastian Lletget and Jackson Yueill were all part of the U.S. roster during last month’s Concacaf Nations League triumph.

Making his 17th Gold Cup appearance tonight, forward Gyasi Zardes moves past Kyle Beckerman and Pablo Mastroeni for sole possession of 10th on the USMNT’s all-time Gold Cup caps list.

The only starter to previously appear against Haiti, Zardes came on as a halftime substitute and assisted on Clint Dempsey’s goal two minutes later in a 1-0 Gold Cup group stage win on July 10, 2015 in Foxborough, Mass.

Walker Zimmerman earns his first start since the 1-0 win against Costa Rica on Feb. 1, 2020.

Zimmerman and Miles Robinson partner together in central defense for the first time tonight. It’s the 13th different central defensive pairing deployed under Gregg Berhalter.

Tonight’s match marks the second time the trio of Kellyn Acosta, Sebastian Lletget and Jackson Yueill will work together in midfield. The three previously lined up at the start of the USA’s 7-0 win against Trinidad and Tobago on Jan. 31, 2021 in Orlando.

Gianluca Busio, Matthew Hoppe, Donovan Pines and James Sands would earn their USMNT debuts should they enter the match tonight.

Four players beginning the match on the bench would become cap-tied to the United States should they play tonight against Haiti: George Bello (Nigeria), Gianluca Busio (Italy), Daryl Dike (Nigeria), Nicholas Gioacchini (Italy and Jamaica).

A midfielder with Sporting KC, Busio would have the opportunity of making his USMNT debut in his home club stadium.

Meanwhile, Gioacchini would get to represent the U.S. just 17 miles from where he grew up in Overland Park, Kansas.

Teams are allowed five substitutions during the group stage of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup.

The USA holds an even 6-6-5 record in 17 all-time matches against Haiti. Les Grenadiers are one of two Concacaf nations the USMNT does not have a winning record against.

The USA is 2-0-1 against Haiti in Gold Cup play.

The USMNT is 20-6-3 in 29 matches under Gregg Berhalter.

The United States Men’s National Team opened up Group B play at the 2021 Gold Cup with a 1-0 victory over Haiti last night in Kansas City. It gave them 3 points to keep them on pace with Canada, who beat Martinique in the first match of the doubleheader. For the USMNT, there were some positives and some areas for improvement in a match where they seemed very sluggish at times and still have some questions to answer as they move forward in the tournament. Here’s what we learned.

No urgency on attack.

USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter was “disappointed” in the lack of urgency that the attack showed against Haiti, a team that entered the match with 5 of its players sidelined due to testing positive for Covid.

“I missed the urgency to score more goals and to be dangerous and first pass forward and aggressive,” Berhalter said during the post-match press conference. “To me, it was way too slow, way too backwards. Not enough intent to turn it around and get them get them defending in the penalty box. And then once we’re in the penalty box, I didn’t like the runs, the movement in the box. I didn’t like the service. So from the attacking end, we were disappointed with the intent that we showed tonight.”

The team didn’t have enough runs forward to sustain an attack. You had consistent play down the right side, particularly with Shaq Moore. Paul Arriola did well at times before he was forced off early in the first half due to injury. However, the left side of Jonathan Lewis and Sam Vines didn’t do enough to keep Haiti on their toes, despite Sam Vines scoring the lone goal for the Americans. The USMNT needed to gas out Haiti, who was short staffed and playing compact for most of the match to conserve energy. Instead, the Americans played right into Haiti’s game, and Haiti felt more comfortable withstanding any attack and trying to turn quick counters down the field when the American midfield would make a mistake.

Gianluca Busio showed why people should be very excited about his future.

The 19-year-old Italian American made his USMNT debut last night in front of his home fans in Kansas City when he subbed on for Jackson Yueill in the 62nd minute, and he certainly made an impression with his play. He played with confidence and was constantly looking to drive the attack forward. With every touch he took last night, the Children’s Mercy Park crowd of 12,664 cheered loudly, and he gave them reasons to do just that. He had a shot on goal late in the match that was an absolute laser that required an incredible save by Haitian goalkeeper Bryan Sylvestre, but Busio was a breath of fresh air on a night where the attack felt stagnant.

The winger depth chart has become super thin.

Hopefully, the injury to Paul Arriola is not a serious one, but even before that, Gregg Berhalter admitted that he didn’t have a lot of depth at the wings on this roster. Now, with Arriola having to sub off due to injury in the 14th minute of last night’s match, the winger group is even thinner. Nicholas Gioacchini replaced Arriola at right wing, and Daryl Dike eventually subbed on for Jonathan Lewis on the left wing. That’s 2 guys that normally operate as 9s for club and country. Matthew Hoppe, another 9, is also someone that Berhalter believes has the movement to play on one of the wings. So, who will start against Martinique on the wings remains to be seen, but with the focus on creating scoring opportunities already heightened for this group and with the lackluster effort last night, there will be more eyes on who Gregg Berhalter decides to play on that forward line as they progress in the Gold Cup.

Those are some of the things we learned. What did you take away from last night’s match? Hit the comments and discuss.

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10:40 AM ETWhat a dramatic weekend in Major League Soccer. Gabriel Heinze? No longer the manager of Atlanta United. The Seattle Sounders' league-record 13-game unbeaten run? Snapped. Two of the league's Canadian clubs returned home to play in front of fans for the first time in more than a year, with CF Montreal welcoming back its supporters with a wild win over FC Cincinnati. All the while, Sporting Kansas City rested idly, and remained our No. 1.So let's get caught up with the rest of the action and see where your team sits in our Week 11 Power Rankings.- Stream FC Daily on ESPN+ - MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. only)

Previous ranking: 1Next MLS match: July 21 vs. San Jose, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+Sporting Kansas City has been idle since a 2-0 win against the Galaxy on the Fourth of July. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking: 4Next MLS match: July 21 at Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+A three-game winless streak was evidence that the Revs had been struggling a bit, but Gustavo Bou's game winner against Atlanta United got New England back to winning ways, and maintained some separation atop the Eastern Conference. -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 2Next MLS match: July 22 at Austin FC, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPNIt took 14 matches, but it finally happened: The Sounders lost a league match. It was bound to occur and, perhaps, the 1-0 loss to Minnesota United takes a little bit of pressure off Seattle following the record start. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking: 13Next MLS match: July 21 at Portland, 10:30 p.m. ETThings are starting to click for the preseason MLS favorite. In a 2-1 win on Saturday, the Black and Gold outshot Real Salt Lake 29-3 and welcomed back Designated Player Brian Rodriguez into the squad for the first time this season. -- Bonaguraplay0:54Major League Soccer: Carlos Vela (79') LAFC 2-1 Real Salt Lake

Previous ranking: 5Next MLS match: July 21 vs. FC Dallas, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN+With three of its best players -- Kellyn Acosta, Sam Vines and Jonathan Lewis -- with the United States at the Gold Cup, Colorado still managed to pick up a point in a 1-1 draw with San Jose. Cole Bassett scored the second-half equalizer. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking: 7Next MLS match:July 21 vs. Nashville SC, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+Darlington Nagbe doesn't score often, but when he does, jaws drop, and his delightful chip against NYCFC was no exception. After three straight draws, the 2-1 win was a welcome development for Caleb Porter's side. -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 16Next MLS match: July 21 at New York City FC, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+Montreal celebrated its return to Stade Saputo with a wild 5-4 win over FC Cincinnati, the team's third victory in a row, which extended its unbeaten run to six games. The run now has CFMTL tied for third in the Eastern Conference, highlighting the impressive job Wilfried Nancy has done this season as manager. -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 9Next MLS match:July 21 at Columbus Crew, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+It was a night to remember for Hany Mukhtar, as his hat trick in a staggering six-minute span of the first half propelled NSC to a 5-1 win over Chicago. Nashville's seven draws -- tied with Atlanta for most in the league -- have made it tough to gauge just how good the team is, but performances like last weekend's will turn some skeptics into believers. -- Carlisleplay1:17Hany Mukhtar completes a hat trick in the first 16 minutes of the match with an amazing free kick as Nashville SC beats Chicago 5-1.

Previous ranking: 10Next MLS match: July 22 at Orlando City SC, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, ESPN DeportesThe Union continue to spread the wealth in terms of attacking effectiveness. This week it was Sergio Santos with a goal and an assist in the 2-1 win over D.C. United. Daniel Gazdag had a helper as well. Can he take the Union's offense into a higher gear? -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 12Next MLS match: July 24 vs. Portland, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN+Robin Lod's late goal gave Minnesota United a 1-0 win against previously unbeaten Seattle and ended the Sounders' league-record unbeaten streak of 13 to start a season. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking: 3Next MLS match: July 22 vs. Philadelphia Union, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, ESPN DeportesA road draw against Toronto, especially on the night of TFC's emotional return to BMO field, isn't the worst result, but it did extend the Lions' winless streak to three games. Nani converted a penalty for his seventh goal of the season, which is already more than he had all of last year. Can he sustain that form into the second half of the season? -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 6Next MLS match:July 21 at Real Salt Lake, 10 p.m. ET, ESPN+A shock 2-1 loss to Vancouver came without Javier Hernandez, but even without the star Mexico striker, the Whitecaps are simply a team the Galaxy should expect to get a result against every time out. -- Bonaguraplay1:04Rayan Raveloson scores his second goal in two games to give the LA Galaxy an early lead against Vancouver.

Previous ranking: 11Next MLS match: July 21 at Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN+The Red Bulls were looking at what they thought was a three-point night against Inter Miami, only for the match to be postponed due to inclement weather. On the plus side, it gives Caden Clark another week to heal up. --Carlisle

Previous ranking: 8Next MLS match: July 21 vs. CF Montreal, 7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN+Frustration is beginning to set in for NYCFC after falling to Columbus 2-1 in a match in which it thought it deserved more. Certainly the goalkeeping on Lucas Zelarayan's game winner looked suspect. Valentin Castellanos' dry spell in front of goal -- no goals in his past eight appearances -- isn't helping either. -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 16Next MLS match: July 21 at Chicago Fire, 8 p.m., ESPN+Hernan Losada's pressing ways have begun to take root in D.C., which made it all the more surprising for the Black and Red to be caught out on a simple long ball that resulted in Philly's game winner. Hopefully for Losada, the trio of players that left due to injury -- including Russell Canouse and Steve Birnbaum -- won't be out long term. -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 18Next MLS match: July 21 vs. LAFC, 10:30 p.m. ETA late Jeremy Ebobisse goal gave the Timbers a 1-0 win against FC Dallas and puts them right on the playoff line. -- Bonaguraplay0:19Jeremey Ebobisse scores a goal in the 84th minute to give the Timbers a 1-0 win over FC Dallas.

Previous ranking: 17Next MLS match: July 21 vs. LA Galaxy, 10 p.m. ET, ESPN+RSL was completely overwhelmed by LAFC in a 2-1 loss and looks destined for a battle to reach the postseason. Goalkeeper David Ochoa turned in a strong performance to keep the game close. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking: 15Next MLS match: July 20 vs. Vancouver in Sandy, Utah, 10 p.m. ET, ESPN+The Dynamo will look to avoid going winless for more than two months when they return from a 13-day break against Vancouver on Tuesday. That streak sits at six games with four draws sandwiched between a pair of losses to SKC and Seattle. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking: 19Next MLS match: July 22 vs. Seattle, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPNAustin has been off in the league since a 2-0 loss to LAFC on July 7, but hosted Tigres UANL in a friendly on Tuesday, falling 3-1. Rodney Redes scored Austin's loan goal. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking: 21Next MLS match: July 20 vs. Houston in Sandy, Utah, 10 p.m. ET, ESPN+The Whitecaps erased an early 1-0 deficit with a pair of second-half goals to beat the Galaxy 2-1. A sign of things to come or a rare one-off result? -- Bonagura

Previous ranking: 20Next MLS match: July 21 at Colorado, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN+In the wake of Tanner Tessmann's transfer to Venezia FC in Italy's Serie A, FC Dallas got an encouraging performance from Paxton Pomykal, but fell 1-0 at Portland and dropped to last place in the Western Conference. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking:27Next MLS match:July 21 vs. D.C. United, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN+The Fire's modest three-game unbeaten streak ended with a thud in a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Nashville, making Chicago 0 for 5 on the road. Wishing Chicago manager Raphael Wicky strength as he attends to a family health matter back in Switzerland. -- Carlisleplay1:41Toronto FC's first home match in 16 months ends 1-1 against Orlando City after Jozy Altidore and Nani both score late.

Previous ranking: 27Next MLS match: July 21 vs. New York Red Bulls, 5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+Toronto is showing signs of life at last, with a win over New England and a home draw with Orlando -- its first home match at BMO Field in front of fans in 15 months -- in which recalled striker Jozy Altidore got on the scoresheet. -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 24Next MLS match: July 21 vs. Atlanta United, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN DeportesJapp Stam is in need of a year's supply of Maalox after FCC twice squandered two-goal leads to lose 5-4 to Montreal. This was after blowing another two-goal lead while up a man against Columbus in the Hell is Real derby. Protecting the goal shouldn't be this difficult. -- Carlisleplay2:03Ahmed Nabeel scores two late goals in a 5-4 win for CF Montreal in its first home game since February 2020.

Previous ranking: 22Next MLS match:July 21 at Sporting Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+Cade Cowell remains a bright spot for the Quakes, but a 1-1 draw with shorthanded Colorado this week extended their winless streak to nine. Organizational ambition remains the biggest problem and stands in the way of any optimism for a turnaround. -- Bonagura

Previous ranking:23Next MLS match:July 21 at FC Cincinnati, 8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN DeportesIf there was an MLS Drama Power Rankings, the Five Stripes would be top. The reality is that in the wake of a 1-0 home defeat to New England, they are looking for a new manager after firing Gabriel Heinze. After whiffing on two managerial hires in a row, is there any faith that Darren Eales and Carlos Bocanegra will get this one right? -- Carlisle

Previous ranking: 26Next MLS match: July 21 vs. New England Revolution, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+The Herons caught a break when inclement weather postponed their match against the New York Red Bulls. Alas, with the Atlanta United drama now over, focus will likely return to just how wretched Miami's season has been. -- Carlisle Read the full article

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This year has been like any other due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and that includes the sports season. When the pandemic hit in March, sporting events around the world were canceled or postponed. Some leagues and tournaments were forced to cancel, others paused with the hope of restarting, but all had to adjust in some way.

As the world continues to navigate the pandemic, many sports leagues that paused in March have since created a plan to restart found a safe way to carry out their season. For instance, the NBA and NHL have “bubbles” for players to live. In other sports, fans are not permitted at many events and new health protocols have been put in place.

Stay up to date with what games are on by checking out our daily schedule of sporting events.

Today’s sporting events:

Monday, August 17

All times Eastern

MLB:

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, 5:15 p.m.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves, 7:10 p.m.

New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 8:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 8:15 p.m.

San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers, 9:05 p.m.

Colorado Rockies vs. Houston Astros, 9:10 p.m.

Oakland Athletics vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 9:40 p.m.

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Angels, 9:40 p.m.

Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.

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FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC, 9 a.m.

UEFA Europa League, Semifinals:

Internazionale vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, 3 p.m.

Here’s an overall look at the current 2020 sports calendar:

FedEx Cup: August 20 – September 7, 2020

The FedEx Cup Playoffs include the Northern Trust in Norton, Massachusetts, the BMW Championship in Olympia Fields, Illinois and the Tour Championship, played in Atlanta, Georgia.

NBA Draft Lottery: August 20, 2020

As long as the season begins on the date scheduled, the NBA Draft Lottery will be held on August 25.

Indy 500: August 23, 2020

The Indianapolis 500 was moved to August 23, but could be postponed further. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series owner Roger Penske wants the race to occur when fans are permitted to attend.

Tour de France: August 29 – September 20, 2020

Initially planned for July, the Tour de France was rescheduled for August 29 to September 20. This is the first time the Tour de France won’t start in July since after World War II ended in 1946.

US Open: August 31 – September 13, 2020

The US Open is still expected to be held on the original scheduled dates.

Kentucky Derby: September 5, 2020

The Kentucky Derby was originally scheduled for May 2. It is typically the first race of the Triple Crown but instead will be the second race.

24 Hours of Le Mans: September 19 – 20, 2020

Initially scheduled for June 13-14, the 24 Hours of Le Mans to September 19-20.

French Open: September 20 – October 4, 2020

The tennis tournament will be held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.

Ryder Cup: September 25 – 27, 2020

The 43rd Ryder Cup Matches will be held on the Straits course at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin.

Preakness Stakes: October 3, 2020

The Preakness Stakes was rescheduled from May 16 to October 3. It will conclude the Triple Crown.

NBA Draft: October 16, 2020

The draft will take place six weeks after the draft lottery. If the lottery takes place on the predicted August 25 date, the draft will be on October 15.

Breeders’ Cup: November 6 – 7, 2020

The 2020 Breeders’ Cup will be held in front of fans when it returns to Keeneland Association In in Lexington, Kentucky.

Masters: November 12 – 15, 2020

The Masters were moved to November, meaning there could be two Masters in five months.

U.S. Women’s Open: December 10 – 13, 2020

The USGA rescheduled the U.S. Women’s Open from the original June 4-7 date. It will be played over two courses due to less daylight in December.

2020 Summer Olympics: Summer 2021

The 2020 Summer Olympics were moved to 2021, but could still look a lot different when they are played. The IOC could decide to limit fans or have no fans at all at the games for health reasons.

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FC Dallas leaving MLS is Back Tournament the 'right decision' - Luchi Gonzalez - ESPN

FC Dallas head coach Luchi Gonzalez is sure that the decision to pull out of the MLS is Back tournament was the right one for the club, players and the league.

Major League Soccer announced on Monday that the club would not be taking part in the competition, which starts Wednesday, following 10 players and one member of staff testing positive for COVID-19 whilst in Orlando.

“It was a process, a delicate one,” Gonzalez told ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro on Tuesday. “It took a lot of people involved in communicating between the staff, the players, how they’re doing, their progress, their situation, the leadership of the club, ownership, and then the league and obviously the commissioner.

“We wanted to be on the field more than anybody, but at some point it gets to a moment where there are risks that are just so uncertain and you’ve got to just collect yourself and assess the damage and do what’s best for the recovery and the health and safety of individual people, their family, and know that there are going to be better days ahead.

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“It was a process but for sure I think it was the right decision.”

Gonzalez stressed that recovering the players was the priority over getting the team in the tournament.

The FC Dallas delegation arrived at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on June 27 and is still inside the hotel in quarantine, with no firm information on when they’ll be able to return to Texas.

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“We’re trying to figure out what the logistics are in terms of our opportunity to go back to Dallas” said Gonzalez. “That’s going to take us staying here a little bit longer and learning how we can get everybody healthy here first, but there are some ideas being discussed about how we get everybody eventually to Dallas.

“Is that going to be one group? Two groups? I don’t know. I have no idea. We’re going to learn more.”

Atlanta United coach Frank de Boer said on Tuesday that the club hasn’t had any positive cases over the three recent tests and is feeling safe in the Orlando bubble.

“All the safety measures are here to feel safe,” said the former Holland international in a video conference. “When Dallas came here they were probably contaminated already in Dallas itself. That’s different. I think when people get contaminated here, it’s a different case I think.”

Sporting Kansas City‘s Mexican striker Alan Pulido also expressed his confidence that MLS is Back is still on course.

“First of all it’s a shame what happened with FC Dallas, but the health and wellbeing of everyone is always most important,” said Pulido, also in a video conference.

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“Being here, [the positive cases] do catch our attention, but it doesn’t mean anything will happen to us.

“We have to keep following the measures that are required, like using face masks, regularly washing our hands, not having contact with others because you don’t know what it could mean.

“You try to be responsible, but obviously we’re here for the tournament, focusing on winning, which is important and why we’re here.”

MLS is Back kicks off Wednesday with Orlando City against Inter Miami, although Nashville SC also reported five positive COVID-19 tests on Tuesday and its game against Chicago Fire, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed.

“In conjunction with the club, MLS will continue to evaluate Nashville SC’s participation in the MLS is Back Tournament following the results of additional testing,” read an MLS statement on Tuesday.

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Restaurant Chain Growth Report 01/02/19

(RestaurantNews.com) RestaurantData.com has released its latest Restaurant Chain Growth Report.

Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).

Nashville, TN-based BONGO JAVA (founded 1993) has added a new concept called Jefferson Street Cafe (1 unit). Other company concepts are Bongo East & Game Point Cafe (1), Bongo Java (2), Box Bongo & Bakery (1), Fenwick’s 300 (1), Fido Fetch! | Fido’s Grab-n-go (1) and Grins Vegetarian Café @ Vanderbuilt U (1). Overall company increase was from 7 to 8 (14% company growth). These quick serve coffee shop/bakery cafe concepts are open for breakfast and lunch hours, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Seating is for about 30. Online ordering is available. All the locations are in TN.

Kansas City, MO-based 54TH STREET GRILL & BAR (founded 1990) has increased by 3 units, from 26 to 29 (12% growth). This family/casual sports bar concept is open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20+ per person check average. The restaurants have seating for about 200. Trading areas are IL, KS, MO and TX.

Denver, CO-based MICI HANDCRAFTED ITALIAN (founded 2004) has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth). This fast casual concept serves pizza, gelato and Italian food. Beer and wine are served. Average unit has seating for about 80. Catering and online ordering services are available. All the restaurants are located in CO.

New York, NY-based 16 HANDLES (founded 2008) has increased by 1 unit, from 35 to 36 (3% growth). This quick serve frozen yogurt shop is open for lunch and dinner hours, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Units have seating for about 30. Catering and online ordering options are available. The stores are franchised and trade in CT, FL, NJ and NY.

Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.

San Leandro, CA-based GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY (founded 1852) has increased by 7 units, from 19 to 26 (37% growth). This quick serve ice cream and chocolate shop is open for lunch and dinner hours, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Limited seating is available. Trading areas are CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, NV and TX.

Boston, MA-based OATH PIZZA (founded 2015) has increased by 3 units, from 9 to 12 (33% growth). This fast casual pizzeria is open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20+ per person price range. Seating is for about 40. All the restaurants are located in MA.

Repeat Growers Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.

Oklahoma City, OK-based SONIC DRIVE-IN (NASDAQ:SONC; founded 1953) has increased by 21 units, from 3593 to 3614 (1% growth). This quick serve burger shop is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Units have average seating for about 50. Locations are franchised and trade in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY. We last featured this concept on 1/30/18 (1% growth).

Florida-based JIMMY HULA’S (founded 2011) has increased by 1 unit, from 13 to 14 (8% growth). This fast casual Hawaiian and Mexican concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Beer and wine are served and average seating is for about 125. Catering is available. Units are franchised and all trade in FL. We featured this concept on 9/5/17 (30% growth).

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This Week in MLS - September 4, 2018

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World Cup veterans, debutants among nearly 60 MLS players called to national team duty

Young MLS-led U.S. MNT tasked with bout vs. Neymar, five-time champion Brazil

Toronto-area native Osorio’s star rises as he leads Canada’s MLS contingent

Jonathan dos Santos called in for Mexico’s first post-World Cup match

Red Bulls clinch berth for Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs

MLS Week 28: Match Notes

World Cup veterans, debutants among nearly 60 MLS players called to national team duty

Nearly 60 MLS standouts will report for national team duty this week during the September FIFA International Window with players ranging from World Cup veterans to young stars making their national team debuts. Across the league, players will look to carry over their strong performances from league play to make a difference on the international stage in the first national team action since the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

A pair of Sporting Kansas City youngsters are among the national team call-ups, with 22-year-old Homegrown forward Dániel Sallói earning his first call-up to the Hungary National Team in the midst of a tremendous season with a combined 14 goals and assists. Diego Rubio, meanwhile, earned a call to the Chile National Team as the 25-year-old forward has registered career highs in goals and assists this season, including a tremendous volley in MLS play this week.

Among the players to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup that will play with their national teams this week include Peru’s Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) and Yoshimar Yotún (Orlando City SC), Mexico’s Jonathan dos Santos (LA Galaxy), Sweden’s Gustav Svensson (Seattle Sounders FC) and a combined nine players representing Costa Rica (four players) and Panama (five players).

Another team to watch loaded with MLS talent is Venezuela, led by Josef Martínez (Atlanta United) who recently broke the MLS single-season goalscoring record and is among the top scorers in the world with 28 this season. Martínez is joined on Venezuela’s roster for matchups against Colombia and Panama by Real Salt Lake’s 21-year-old Young Designated Player Jefferson Savarino, who has a combined 16 goals and assists this season, D.C. United midfielder Júnior Moreno, and LA Galaxy defender Rolf Feltscher.

Click here for a full list of MLS call-ups for the September FIFA International Window.

Young MLS-led U.S. MNT tasked with bout vs. Neymar, five-time champion Brazil

Averaging younger than 24 years old, nearly half of the call-ups for the U.S. Men’s National Team roster hail from MLS clubs. Twelve of the 25 call-ups are regular contributors in MLS this season.

Among the notable call-ups is D.C. United midfielder Paul Arriola, who with 11 U.S. caps, has played a pivotal role since joining during the Secondary Transfer Window of the 2017 season. With four goals and eight assists for his club, Arriola’s collaborations with co-stars Wayne Rooney and Luciano Acosta have lifted D.C. United from last place in the Eastern Conference to a surging late-season powerhouse that is one spot away from a berth to the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Arriola and the USMNT will take on five-time champions and 2018 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinalists Brazil – led by renowned striker Neymar – at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Friday (7:30 pm ET, FS1 / UniMás / UDN).

The stars and stripes will close out the international break against Mexico at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Tuesday, September 11 (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN / UniMás / UDN).

Toronto-area native Osorio’s star rises as he leads Canada’s MLS contingent

Toronto FC midfielder and Brampton, Ontario native Jonathan Osorio, one of the Reds’ strongest players in 2018, headlines an exciting group of 10 MLS players representing the Canada National Team for its Sept. 9 match against the U.S. Virgin Islands in Bradenton, Fla.

The 26-year-old Osorio signed a contract extension with Toronto last week, and the Reds have benefited from the local star’s rise. This year, Osorio has blossomed to the tune of a career-high nine goals in league play, was the top scorer with three goals en route to the 2018 Canadian Championship crown and notched four goals to earn the 2018 Concacaf Champions League Golden Boot.

In the midst of his sixth season, Osorio helped TFC to last year’s MLS Cup crown and Supporters’ Shield and three consecutive Canadian Championship titles (2016-18), and he will look forward to potentially adding to the trophy case when Toronto hosts Liga MX’s Tigres UANL in the inaugural Campeones Cup on Sept. 19 at BMO Field.

Four Vancouver Whitecaps FC players are on Canada’s exciting 23-man roster, including 17-year-old star Alphonso Davies, the youngest player among the group. Davies leads Whitecaps FC with 10 assists (tied for seventh in MLS) along with six goals. In addition to Vancouver and Toronto, two other MLS clubs are represented with center back Dejan Jakovic from the Los Angeles Football Club and winger Tesho Akindele of FC Dallas.

Jonathan dos Santos called in for Mexico’s first post-World Cup match

LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos was called into Mexico’s 25-man roster in preparation for their matches against Uruguay on Friday in Houston, followed by the Sept. 11 game against the U.S. in Nashville. The 28-year-old dos Santos played in his first FIFA World Cup earlier this year in Russia, appearing in Mexico’s Round of 16 match against Brazil. Dos Santos has earned 29 appearances for Mexico, which embarks on its first post-World Cup matches of the year. He and older brother and Galaxy teammate Giovani dos Santos became the first MLS brother pairing to compete in the World Cup.

Red Bulls clinch berth for Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs

Eight weeks remain in the 2018 MLS Regular Season, and the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs picture is starting to come into frame. Following Week 27 matches, the Eastern Conference-leading New York Red Bulls (17-7-4, 55 points) became the first team to clinch a postseason berth. This marks the Red Bulls’ ninth consecutive playoff berth and 18th overall in club history as they attempt to piece together a run toward a first MLS Cup crown. In the Western Conference, the San Jose Earthquakes were officially eliminated from 2018 postseason contention. Other potential berths for the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs could come to fruition over the upcoming weekend, but not following Wednesday’s lone MLS match between hosts New York City FC and the New England Revolution.

MLS Week 28: Match Notes

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

New York City FC vs. New England Revolution, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

NYCFC had their winless streak extended to three games, falling 2-1 to Columbus Crew SC at Mapfre Stadium on Saturday evening. The three-game winless run is the longest of the season for NYCFC.

The Revolution put an end to a three-game losing streak but still had their winless streak extended to nine games, reaching a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers at Gillette Stadium on Saturday evening.

The teams are meeting for the second time this season, having reached a 2-2 draw on March 24 at Gillette Stadium.

The Revs are undefeated over the past three meetings in Foxborough; NYCFC have won once at Gillette Stadium, a 1-0 victory on July 6, 2016.

NYCFC’s win in the last meeting at Yankee Stadium, a 2-1 victory there on Aug. 20, 2016, ended a three-game winless streak vs. the Revolution in home matches (0-1-2). NYCFC’s last previous home win vs. New England came in the first meeting ever between the clubs, a 2-0 triumph on March 15, 2015, NYCFC’s first victory in club history.

Saturday, September 8, 2018

New York City FC vs. D.C. United, 4:55 p.m. ET (Univisión)

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored his 11th goal of the season in NYCFC’s 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew SC last weekend, taking over the team lead from David Villa. Tajouri-Shradi’s goalscoring mark is tied for the fourth-most goals in a single season in the club’s history; Villa has the first three, in leading the club in goals each season in their three years in MLS.

D.C. United put an end to a brief two-game losing streak, defeating Atlanta United 3-1 at Audi Field on Sunday evening.

Wayne Rooney played a part in all three D.C. goals, scoring one, his fourth in MLS, and setting up two, now with five MLS assists. Luciano Acosta netted a pair of goals and has now scored six goals in the past six games.

The teams split their two meetings a season ago, each winning on their home ground. Villa scored two goals and set up another, and Maximiliano Moralez added a goal and two assists, as NYCFC rolled to a 4-0 win on March 12 at Yankee Stadium; then, D.C. United returned the favor with a 2-1 win on April 8 at RFK Stadium.

NYCFC have won all three meetings between the clubs all-time at Yankee Stadium. United won the final two meetings between the teams at RFK Stadium, their third win in four meetings in the Nation’s Capital.

Sporting Kansas City vs. Orlando City SC, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

Sporting had their streak of four consecutive victories – all by shutout – put to an end in a 3-1 loss to Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field on Saturday afternoon. Diego Rubio scored for a third consecutive game and is now with eight goals on the season.

Orlando City SC put an end to a quick two-game losing streak but still saw their winless run extended to seven matches, reaching a 2-2 draw with the Philadelphia Union at Orlando City Stadium on Saturday evening. Dom Dwyer scored his 12th goal this season and is tied for third-most in a single season in the club’s MLS history.

The teams have met three times all-time, each winning once, with one draw, that coming last May 13 in a 2-2 result at Orlando City Stadium.

The home team won the first two meetings between the teams. Orlando City won the first meeting ever, a 3-1 victory on Sept. 13, 2015 at the Citrus Bowl; Sporting took a 2-1 triumph on May 15, 2016 at Children’s Mercy Park.

Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

The Timbers gained a result for a second consecutive match, reaching a 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Saturday evening.

The Rapids return to action following a week off, after a 6-0 loss to Real Salt Lake at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Aug. 25. The defeat equaled the largest margin of defeat in the club’s history (also losing 6-0 to the LA Galaxy at StubHub Center on Sept. 5, 2014).

The teams are meeting for the second time this season. Samuel Armenteros scored twice as the Timbers took a 3-2 win on May 26 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

The Rapids have won twice in the past 10 meetings between the teams, dating back to the 2015 season, both coming in the past five encounters. The Timbers have won four games over that stretch, with two draws.

The Timbers have a seven-game home winning streak alive vs. Colorado. The visiting team has won just three times in the all-time series, with the Timbers winning in Commerce City in 2015 before this year’s win. The Rapids’ lone win in Portland came on June 11, 2011.

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