After attracting over 60,000 fans to the Citrus Bowl for a dramatic last-minute comeback on opening weekend, Orlando City SC looks to carry that magic into the first Viernes de Fútbol match of the season against the Chicago Fire on Friday (7 p.m. ET, UniMás/UDN). Last season’s MLS Rookie of the Year winner Cyle Larin showed no signs of a sophomore slump, scoring a goal in the 94th minute and assisting on another in the 95th to secure an improbable draw for the Lions, and will look to continue his strong performance on Friday. The Fire showed they can score plenty with three goals of their own, however, as newly-signed Designated Player David Accam led the team with one goal on a penalty kick and one assist. If last week is any indication, this will be another high scoring affair to begin an exciting Week 2.
After a full slate of action on Saturday, fans will be treated to an evening double-header on MLS Soccer Sunday, beginning with New York City FC’s home opener at Yankee Stadium against Toronto FC (5 p.m. ET, ESPN2/ESPN Deportes). New York City FC displayed an impressive attack last week under new head coach Patrick Vieira, with four goals coming from a mix of talented young attacking players who will complement the team’s veteran scorers if they can continue showing strong form. Toronto FC is up to the challenge as it continues its New York stay following last week’s season opening 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls. Defending Landon Donovan MLS MVP winner Sebastian Giovinco picked up where he left off last season with a game-winning penalty kick goal and an assist for good measure.
MLS Soccer Sunday action concludes on the West Coast as the Portland Timbers travel to face the San Jose Earthquakes following an impressive display of strength in last week’s MLS Cup rematch (7 p.m. ET, FS1/FOX Deportes). The Timbers already looked in midseason form with tremendous chemistry in the counter attack led by MLS Cup MVP Diego Valeri, and until proven otherwise, are the class of the MLS. San Jose counters with one of the most prolific goal scorers in league history, as Chris Wondolowski yet again proved to be the difference maker with last week’s header in the Earthquake’s opening week victory. Fans will have a chance to see Avaya Stadium, the site of this year’s AT&T MLS All-Star game, when tuning in to Sunday’s night cap.
MLS Soccer Sunday action concludes on the West Coast as the Portland Timbers travel to face the San Jose Earthquakes following an impressive display of strength in last week’s MLS Cup rematch (7 p.m. ET, FS1/FOX Deportes). The Timbers already looked in midseason form with tremendous chemistry in the counter attack led by MLS Cup MVP Diego Valeri, and until proven otherwise, are the class of the MLS. San Jose counters with one of the most prolific goal scorers in league history, as Chris Wondolowski yet again proved to be the difference maker with last week’s header in the Earthquake’s opening week victory. Fans will have a chance to see Avaya Stadium, the site of this year’s AT&T MLS All-Star game, when tuning in to Sunday’s night cap.
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