Finally, Atlanta has another team it can call champions. Josef Martinez and Franco Escobar scored goals, Brad Guzan came up with a couple of clutch saves and Atlanta United gave the city its first title since 1995 with a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup final Saturday night.
Toronto FC, who went from first to 19th in the MLS standings, have declined options on goalkeeper Clint Irwin and forward Tosaint Ricketts. Defender Jason Hernandez and forward Jordan Hamilton will also not have contracts at the end of the year.
Fullback Kendall Waston is under contract with the organization but says his agent will work out a deal that will get him out of Vancouver.
Diego Fagundez scored a milestone goal in the 74th minute to give the New England Revolution a 1-0 victory over Montreal, keeping the Impact out of the playoffs on the last day of the Major League Soccer season Sunday.
Diego Fagundez scored a milestone goal in the 74th minute to give the New England Revolution a 1-0 victory over Montreal, keeping the Impact out of the playoffs on the last day of the Major League Soccer season Sunday.
Toronto FC ended a disappointing MLS season with some semblance of pride, winning 4-1 to prevent visiting Atlanta United from hoisting the Supporters' Shield.
Alphonso Davies put on one last show for Whitecaps fans, scoring twice in his final Major League Soccer game to lead Vancouver past the Portland Timbers 2-1 on Sunday.
Diego Rossi scored two goals and Los Angeles FC tied the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 on Sunday to set an MLS record for points in an inaugural season with 57 and eliminate the Whitecaps from playoff contention.
Ignacio Piatti scored two second-half goals, including one from the penalty spot, as the Montreal Impact defeated rivals Toronto FC 2-0 on Sunday afternoon to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
Toronto FC midfielder Víctor Vázquez is done for the season after having arthroscopic knee surgery. He has had chronic knee problems in his career but was also dogged by a nerve issue and a sore back this season.