Behold the Dynamo Machine of Houston! US Open Cup Champions
By Alonso Contreras
The final U.S. Open Cup match just saw the absence of the world's best player, Lionel Messi, along with his key partner, Jordi Alba, who was sidelined due to injury, only Busquets remained from this formidable trio.
LAFC 4-2 LA Galaxy |” El Trafico” Stays Black and Gold
“El Tráfico”, one of the youngest but biggest rivalries in Major League Soccer had a new contest at BMO Stadium. Unlike previous occasions, neither LAFC nor Ls Angeles Galaxy stepped to the field at its best moment. No more Zlatan vs. Vela, or the Mexican battle between the same Vala and “Chicharito” (which would be a great scenario for today’s game taking place on Mexican Independence game). The Southern California teams currently have more questions than answers, and Denis Bouanga and Riqui Puig are their best assets.
Unmemorable night for Orlando City!
Orlando City displayed an impressive brand of football, led by the ever-threatening Iván Ángulo. Pedro Gallese exhibited his goalkeeping prowess, denying the opposition three crucial times. The match kicked off with a touch of magic from Rossi, who threaded a precise pass to Gressel, securing a 1-0 lead.
Orlando Pride’s Grit: 88 Minutes with a Player Down
When Orlando Pride launched an attack led by Marta and earned a corner kick early in the second minute of the first half, OL Reign countered swiftly. Goalkeeper Ana Moorhouse fouled the home team's forward, prompting the referee to brandish a red card without hesitation, reducing Orlando Pride to 10 players. In response, the technical director substituted Jordi Listro with Carly Nelson as the goalkeeper.
Portland Timbers Maintain Dominance Over Seattle Sounders with 6-Game Unbeaten Streak: A 2-2 Match.
In the grand stage of Lumen Field, Washington, the Cascadia Classic unfolded today, featuring a fierce clash between the renowned Seattle Sounders and their arch-rivals, the Portland Timbers. This encounter carried an intriguing narrative as the visitors held a distinct psychological edge over the Emerald City's squad. For two long years, the Sounders had failed to secure victory against the Timbers, whether on their home turf or in the Timbers' den. This fact had visibly vexed and incensed the Sounders' revered tactician, Brian Schmetzer.