Expansion team St Louis secure MLS history with fourth straight win, Montreal beat Union after VAR drama

St Louis City extended their dream start to life in the MLS with a 3-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday making league history as the first expansion team to win its first four games.

The Missouri club powered past the Earthquakes with first-half goals from Nicholas Gioacchini and Joao Klauss, before Tomas Ostrak sealed the win in the 68th minute.

St Louis' fourth straight win surpassed the Seattle Sounders' three-win start in their debut MLS season in 2009.

The new franchise have scored 11 goals in four games, with Saturday's win marking their first clean sheet, having been forced to come from behind in all three other victories.

The moment @stlCITYsc made history!#AllForCITY pic.twitter.com/mFWSAZtOAP

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 19, 2023

Argentinian midfielder Thiago Almada continued his stellar start to the new campaign with a double in Atlanta United's 5-1 win over Portland Timbers.

The 21-year-old, who was called into Argentina's squad for the upcoming international window, netted a stunning free-kick in first-half stoppage time to make it 2-0.

THIAGO ALMADA IS A MAGICIAN pic.twitter.com/5j8KxUL6IO

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 19, 2023

Montreal upset 10-man Philadelphia Union with a comeback 3-2 win aided by a game-changing video review for Chinonso Offor's 90th-minute equaliser which split opinions.

The goal had initially been disallowed upon video review, only for that to be overturned when it was realised Union left back Kai Wagner, who was off screen from the initial angle, had actually played Offor onside.

Offor is there to tie it up in the 90th minute. The substitute finds the equalizer late for the hosts. #CFMTL pic.twitter.com/knLtZbqFvX

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 19, 2023

Reigning MLS Cup winners LAFC were held to a goalless draw at Seattle, while last year's beaten conference finalists New York City got past DC United 3-2.

New England made it three wins from four games with Gustavo Bou netting the winner in a 1-0 triumph over Nashville, while New York Red Bulls came from behind to win 2-1 over Columbus Crew.

Chicago Fire remain winless after blowing a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Cincinnati, while LA Galaxy are also without a win after a 1-1 home draw with Vancouver Whitecaps.

Charlotte bounced back from their losing start to the season with a 2-1 home win over Orlando City, while Toronto beat Inter Miami 2-0, Dallas won 2-1 over Sporting KC, Houston Dynamo downed Austin 2-0 and Miguel Tapias scored late to earn Minnesota United a 2-1 win at Colorado Rapids.

That Canadian connection @RichieLaryea_ > @OsoJ92 #TORvMIA | #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/y5zgJBN6sC

— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) March 19, 2023