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MLS Review: Red Bulls keep DC down, Sounders trump Timbers

DC United's poor form continued as New York Red Bulls trumped the Eastern Conference leaders 3-0, while Seattle Sounders tasted derby success.

Bradley Wright-Phillips led the Red Bulls to victory on Sunday, setting up the home side's first goal against DC and then scoring a brace, as the capital club suffered their third straight defeat in MLS.

The result left DC stranded on 44 points at the top of the East's standings, with the Red Bulls (42) and Columbus Crew (41) within touching distance of Ben Olsen's side.

It was 2-0 at the break with Wright-Phillips producing a thumping volley from Mike Grella's cross in the 42nd minute, while the former completed his double soon after the hour mark after bursting onto Sacha Kljestan's chip over the visiting defence.

The home side took control thanks to Obafemi Martins' effort and a penalty from Brad Evans before the interval, but Jack Jewsbury's 58th-minute strike from a corner gave the Timbers some hope.

Portland's best chance to snare a draw came with 12 minutes remaining but Lucas Melano's volley flashed just wide.