ΒΕΤΤΙΝG NEWSLETTERS: Kick Off: 'Quakes, Impact, SKC unblemished through Week 2

Δευτέρα 14 Μαρτίου 2016

Kick Off: 'Quakes, Impact, SKC unblemished through Week 2 | Pappa delivers

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Kick Off: 'Quakes, Impact, SKC unblemished through Week 2 | Pappa delivers

Here are the top soccer stories everyone's talking about this morning:

Quake Alert

Thanks to a jaw-dropping long-distance chip by Quincy Amerikwa, San Jose made it three perfect MLS clubs through Week Two with a 2-1 defeat of defending champs Portland on Sunday night.

Piatti Favors

Once again led by Ignacio Piatti, Montreal topped the Red Bulls on Saturday, impressing further still through the early going.

Doyle's Double

Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle examines the Montreal Impact, and says it's no wonder they are off to a perfect start. He also takes a wider look at all the Week 2 action.

Level Matters

Even though his New York City FC charges squandered an early two-goal advantage to settle for a 2-2 share with Toronto FC in Sunday's home opener, boss Patrick Vieira says he's satisfied with the result.

The Sporting Goods

The other unblemished MLS side is Sporting KC, who rode a Dom Dwyer double past Vancouver on Saturday. After the win, SKC defender Chance Myers opined that Dwyer "only gets "better and better."

Report: Mattocks To Portland

The heated Cascadia rivalry may soon have one of the participants swapping sides, with reports flying around that Vancouver are dealing forward Darren Mattocks to the Timbers.

Debut Donuts

Though named starter on late notice, D.C. United youngster Travis Worra gathered himself to post a shutout against New England in his first MLS start.

Pappa Propels Rapids

Colorado winger Marco Pappa put a tough winter behind him by striking a picturesque late winneragainst the LA Galaxy on Saturday night.

Pontius Puts 'Em Home

Philadelphia offseason addition Chris Pontius played hero on Saturday, firing both goals to earn the Union their first-ever win in Columbus.

Angel's Wings

Veteran Mexico midfielder Angel Reyna has been released from his Chivas contract, reportedly clearing the way for a move to MLS. Both Colorado and San Jose have been linked with the 31-year-old.

TFC Cools Podolski Talk

Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney has shot down European reports claiming that the Reds were set to make a monster offer to Galatasaray's German forward Lukas Podolski.

Go, Canada

They haven't qualified for a World Cup since 1986, but Canada are aiming to control their own destiny with a positive Mexico result later this month.

True Blue

Red Bulls product Matt Miazga made his debut for Chelsea's Under-21 side on Friday night,working all 90 minutes in a 2-1 win over Leicester City.

(On) Fire Wood

Union Berlin's Bobby Wood simply can't stop scoring: He struck from the spot this weekend, giving him goals in five straight starts and eight from his last seven.