On the road the Portland Timbers twice held the lead, but couldn’t scrape out a win. The 2-2 result by two Supporters’ Shield favorites leaves both somewhat satisfied. FC Dallas fans say it showed resolve. The rest of the league just sees it as an opportunity to catch the favorites.
Orlando City SC did just that. Hosting the hapless Colorado Rapids, the Lions won 2-nil and took over the Shield standings. They are the hottest team in the league and their six wins are twice as many as the Impact, Rapids and Union have.