MLS returned in earnest from the Gold Cup break over the weekend, with plenty of action around the league.

Hector Villalba scored a fantastic goal to give Atlanta United a 1-0 win over Orlando City. (READ)

10-man New York City FC earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire. (READ)

The New York Red Bulls put together a dominant win, 3-0, over Minnesota United. (READ)

The Houston Dynamo scored a trio of first half goals to secure a 3-1 win over D.C. United. (READ)

Dominique Badji’s goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Colorado Rapids against Toronto FC. (READ)

The Columbus Crew used a goal from Justin Meram to secure a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union. (READ)

Cristian Colman scored his first MLS goal in FC Dallas’ 2-1 win over the Montreal Impact. (READ)

A Teal Bunbury brace earned the New England Revolution a 4-3 win over the LA Galaxy in a thrilling goal-fest. (READ)

Sporting Kansas City battled from behind as a Benny Feilhaber penalty earned a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake. (READ)

Jeremy Ebobisse played the hero for the short-handed Portland Timbers, scoring a goal and assist in the team’s 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps. (READ)

The Seattle Sounders steamrolled the San Jose Earthquakes, 3-0, for their second win of the week. (READ)

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The New England Revolution’s Diego Fagundez is finally turning corner from talented youngster to MLS star. (READ)

New York City FC continue to show strong character through adverse conditions. (READ)

Toronto FC displayed their incredible depth, but showed some weaknesses in a draw against the Colorado Rapids. (READ)

Cristian Colman and Maynor Figueroa stepped up big for FC Dallas in the team’s time of need. (READ)

After their 11-match unbeaten run was snapped, Bastian Schweinsteiger and the Chicago Fire are looking to bounce back. (READ)