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David Villa Sánchez David Villa was on the scoresheet as New York City climbed up the Eastern Conference table in MLS.
Nemanja Nikolić High-flying Chicago Fire defeated Atlanta United 2-0, while Portland Timbers beat FC Dallas by the same scoreline.
Miguel Almiron's brace led Atlanta United past New York City in MLS.
Benny Feilhaber Liam Ridgewell, Diego Valeri and Alvas Powell all scored as Portland Timbers saw off LA Galaxy 3-1 in MLS on Sunday.
Jason Kreis Scott Sutter headed home Kaka's free-kick in the 94th minute to snatch a 1-1 draw in Seattle on Wednesday.
Kaka Led by ex-Barcelona and Argentina boss Gerardo Martino, Atlanta made sure of a postseason berth with four regular-season games remaining.
Gerardo Martino Gerardo Martino's Atlanta United made their debut on Sunday but it ended 2-1 in favour of New York Red Bulls.
Josef Martínez Josef Martinez netted a hat-trick and Miguel Almiron scored twice as Atlanta won the battle of the expansion franchises amid heavy snowfall.
