Columbus Crew SC has two wins in a row after handing unblemished Portland their first loss last weekend. Another perfect team comes to MAPFRE today with Orlando City carrying a perfect 2-0-0 record.
Gregg Berhalter has shown his flexibility in recent weeks, rolling out a 3-4-2-1 against D.C. United and augmenting the midfield by pinching the wingbacks centrally. Orlando City presents similar look to Portland, but Cyle Larin and Carlos Rivas are a different attacking duo than the potent Timbers midfield.
Without the influential Kaka, the Lions have looked to attack directly at speed.