By Leanne Elston

The Games
Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Portland Timbers
Down to ten men and trailing, the Timbers equalized late at BC Place to salvage a draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Portland dominated possession in the match, but the ‘Caps scored first in the 24th minute through a Camilo free kick from just outside the area. Vancouver kept a lead until the second half, when in the 62nd minute Will Johnson converted a penalty to bring his side level. Just two minutes later, though, Gershon Koffie curled in a shot from the top of the box to pull the ‘Caps ahead again.
In the 81st minute, Futty Danso was issued a red card for seemingly bringing down Camilo, though the decision was controversial and harsh. However, Jose Valencia equalized for Portland on 83 minutes, and the two teams had to share the points. With the draw, the Timbers made it clear that they can’t be counted out and mean to stay in the top of their conference.
Seattle Sounders 4-2 FC Dallas
The Sounders made a big statement with their wild 4-2 win over the current Western Conference leaders on Saturday. Eddie Johnson contributed two goals for his side, starting in the 16th minute with a half-volley past Dallas keeper Raúl Fernández. Lamar Neagle doubled the Sounders’ lead on 30 minutes as he collected a through ball, rounded Fernández, and slid the ball into the net. That was all for the first half, but the second half didn’t take long to get going. In the 54th minute, Kenny Cooper headed home a free kick from Michel, cutting the home team’s lead in half. Then, seven minutes later, Michel scored one of his own straight off of a corner kick -- a rare “Olimpico.”