Real Salt Lake stun LA Galaxy with three late goals

David Beckham and Edson Buddle celebrate taking the lead for Los Angeles Galaxy against Real Salt Lake. But RSL defeated LA 3-1. Photograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty

LA Galaxy 1-3 Real Salt Lake
David Beckham's dazzling pass set up Edson Buddle's headed goal to give Galaxy the lead in the 71st minute, but an own goal by Sean Franklin moments later leveled it for Salt Lake.

Javier Morales and Fabian Espindola scored to give Real Salt Lake a 3-1 win over the defending Major League Soccer champions.

Coach Bruce Arena blamed himself for fielding a lineup of tired players after Los Angeles' difficult CONCACAF Champions League match in Toronto on Wednesday.

"I think we all felt good going into the game, but the fatigue of playing a hard game on turf and then traveling back took its toll," Beckham said. "I thought we had quite a few chances to win it, but there were a few mistakes. We'll be OK."

Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 Montreal Impact
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Colorado Rapids 2-0 Columbus Crew
Drew Moor scored in the 44th minute at Commerce, Colorado to give first-year Rapids coach Oscar Pareja a winning start. Quincy Amarikwa added a goal in the 89th minute to seal the win.

FC Dallas 2-1 New York Red Bulls
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D.C. United 0-1 Sporting Kansas City
Kansas City substitute C.J. Sapong scored from a header in stoppage time in the win at D.C. United.

San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 New England Revolution
At Santa Clara, California, Chris Wondolowski scored in the 15th minute to help San Jose beat New England. It was the Earthquakes' first win in a home opener since entering the league in 2008. Shea Salinas set up Wondolowski's goal by jumping on an errant pass from Revolution captain Sharlie Joseph.

Guardian US sports will have live coverage of Monday evening's Portland Timbers vs Philadelphia Union game.

There will also be a Five Things We Learned in the MLS blog on Monday.

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/mar/12/la-galaxy-real-salt-lake-sporting-kc

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