Score Recap: MLS 2021 first kick

The 2nd round of NWSL’s Challenge Cup took place over the weekend, as well as the first games for the 2021 MLS season. Here’s your score recap.

NWSL

• 4/14/21 - Orlando Pride 0-1 NJ/NY Gotham: Paige Monaghan scored in the 79th minute to earn the away win.
• 4/15/21 - Washington Spirit 1-0 Racing Louisville: Ashley Sanchez gives the Spirit 3 points with stoppage time goal.
• 4/15/21 - Chicago Red Stars 0-1 Portland Thorns: Morgan Weaver goal in the 66th minute gives Thorns a road win.
• 4/16/21 - OL Reign 0-0 Houston Dash: No breakthrough in Tacoma.

MLS

• 4/16/21 - Houston Dynamo 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes: New HG player Memo Rodriguez nets first goal for Houston.
• 4/16/21 - Seattle Sounders 4-0 Minnesota United: Fredy Montero scores in first game back for the Sounders.
• 4/17/21 - CF Montreal 4-2 Toronto FC: Convincing win for Monteal over rival.
• 4/17/21 - Orlando City 0-0 Atlanta United: Opportunites for both sides, but no goals.
• 4/17/21 - Los Angeles FC 2-0 Austin FC: LAFC ruins Austin’s dream for a great start.
• 4/17/21 - D.C. United 2-1 New York City FC: DC score two goals in 5 minutes to win.
• 4/17/21 - FC Dallas 0-0 Colorado Rapids: Both GK’s preserve scoreless draw.
• 4/17/21 - Red Bull NY 1-2 Sporting Kansas City: A PK and a goal 1 minute later doom the Bulls.
• 4/17/21 - Chicago Fire 2-2 New England Revolution: 4 first half goals, but no winner in wild match.
• 4/17/21 - Nashville SC 2-2 FC Cincinnati: Nashville have to come from behind to earn a point at home.
• 4/18/21 - Inter Miami 2-3 LA Galaxy: Chicharito scores a brace as LAG spoils Beckham’s opener.
• 4/18/21 - Columbus Crew 0-0 Philadelphia Union: Crew and Philly split points as defenses stand firm.
• 4/18/21 - Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Portland Timbers: Cavallini nets winner in the 49th minute.