Things get worse for Inter Miami, NYCFC beat LAFC and a good weekend for LA Galaxy
Inter Miami's tough week continued in the MLS on Sunday, while NYCFC won their big battle with LAFC, and LA Galaxy climbed to third in the Western Conference with victory over San Jose.
It has been a very intriguing gameweek in the MLS ahead of the international break - here are the main stories.
Inter Miami blown out by D.C. United
A bad week off the field with record fines and punishments became even worse on the field for Phil Neville and David Beckham as Inter Miami got crushed on Sunday 3-0 against D.C. United. The league made an example out of Miami for their roster violations with a $2million fine, while their allocation dollars for the next two seasons were reduced by $2.27million.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) May 30, 2021
NYCFC knock off LAFC in showdown
The biggest name showdown of the weekend involved two teams not living up to their reputations. NYCFC and LAFC both began the season among the favourites to win the MLS Cup and were looking to get three big points before the break.
Let's look back at an exhilarating road win in California 📰⬇️ @etihad
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 30, 2021
The three points moved Ronny Deila's side into a four-way tie for fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 11 points from seven games. NYCFC sit above Montreal, Columbus and Nashville thanks to their +6 goal difference. They also have a game in hand over the top two teams in the East, New England and Philadelphia.
Own goal leads LA Galaxy to win
LA Galaxy continued their resurgence on Sunday thanks to an own goal from the San Jose Earthquakes. The Galaxy won the California Clasico at home after Samuel Grandsir's cross was deflected in by Tanner Beason.
The name's Bond. Jonathan Bond. pic.twitter.com/Wx7JO3CVCq
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) May 30, 2021