Matchweek Eight was a home team showcase: Only two away squads won this past weekend. And yes, Citi Field fully counts as the “home” for New York City FC.
Top games from Matchweek Eight
Seattle’s Champions League hangover continues: After their B team lost to Miami at home last week, a near-best Starting XI lost to last-place San Jose on the road behind a Cristian Espinoza hat-trick that included the game-winning 90+4’ penalty kick. Call it the Caretaker Manager Bounce: San Jose sacked the eccentric Matias Almeyda last week, and now the team is led by former MLS NEXT Pro manager Alex Covelo.