Clint Dempsey played hero for Seattle, with his headed goal the sole difference against Sporting Kansas City.
After a scoreless first-half, TFC exploded in the second-half against Portland, with Justin Morrow netting a brace.
Mark Donaldson and Herculez Gomez evaluate what to expect from three notable Americans as the Premier League season begins.
World Cup qualifying resumes in just over two weeks, so there are not many chances left to impress United States head coach Bruce Arena ahead of the critical clash against Costa Rica on Sept. 1.
Heating up
Clint Dempsey, FW, Seattle Sounders (MLS)
Why he’s here: Dempsey’s goal in Seattle’s 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City was his sixth in five games with the Sounders, giving him 50 goals with the team.
What this means: After being used as a super sub during the Gold Cup, Arena has to decide…
Max Bretos recaps the best of Saturday’s MLS action, including Toronto FC’s club-record winning streak.