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Tensions always run high during Rivalry Week, and these players rose to the occasion to earn Matchday 14 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi honors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Starters:<\/strong> Pedro Gallese (ORL) – Andrew Gutman (CHI), Robert Voloder (SKC), Griffin Dorsey (HOU) – Brian Guti\u00e9rrez (CHI), Joaqu\u00edn Pereyra (MIN), Djordje Mihailovic (COL), Marco Reus (LA) – Federico Bernardeschi (TOR), Alonso Mart\u00ednez (NYC), Theo Corbeanu (TOR)<\/p>\n Coach:<\/strong> Oscar Pareja (ORL)<\/p>\n Bench:<\/strong> Roman Celentano (CIN), Thiago Martins (NYC), Joran Gerbet (ORL), Jack McGlynn (HOU), Albert Rusn\u00e1k (SEA), Diego Rossi (CLB), Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Ola Brynhildsen (TOR), Tani Oluwaseyi (MIN)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Toronto FC<\/a> routed rivals CF Montr\u00e9al<\/a>, 6-1<\/a>, in the Canadian Classique. The win was highlighted by a 2g\/2a performance from superstar Federico Bernardeschi<\/a> and capped off by Theo Corbeanu<\/a> netting a brace off the bench.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Meanwhile, head coach Oscar Pareja led Orlando City SC<\/a> to a 3-0 Florida Derby win<\/a> to snap Inter Miami CF<\/a>\u2019s 24-game scoring streak at Chase Stadium. Pedro Gallese<\/a> made four saves to earn his sixth clean sheet of the year, and he assisted on the Lions’ opening goal by Luis Muriel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n LA Galaxy<\/a> star Marco Reus<\/a> stepped up in El Tr\u00e1fico, salvaging a 2-2 draw<\/a> against LAFC<\/a> with an 87th-minute free-kick golazo that completed his brace and snagged a point in the weekend’s Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire nightcap.<\/p>\n Brian Guti\u00e9rrez<\/a> carried Chicago Fire FC<\/a> to a resounding 4-1 victory<\/a> at Charlotte FC<\/a> with 2g\/1a, bolstering his US men’s national team<\/a> case ahead of the Concacaf Gold Cup<\/a>. Andrew Gutman<\/a> played a key role in locking down Charlotte’s attack while also providing an assist on the Fire’s third goal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The Hudson River Derby went to plan for New York City FC<\/a>, with Alonzo Mart\u00ednez<\/a> leading a 2-0 victory<\/a> over the New York Red Bulls<\/a>. The Costa Rican striker scored a long-range opener before providing an assist to guarantee three points.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Griffin Dorsey<\/a> helped Houston Dynamo FC<\/a> triumph by the same 2-0 scoreline<\/a> over Texas Derby rival FC Dallas<\/a>, notching 1g\/1a to reclaim the El Capit\u00e1n trophy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Colorado Rapids<\/a> midfielder Djordje Mihailovic<\/a> netted in a 1-0 win<\/a> over Rocky Mountain Cup rival Real Salt Lake<\/a>. And Joaqu\u00edn Pererya<\/a> was the main man at Allianz Field, recording 1g\/2a to deliver Minnesota United FC<\/a> a 3-0 win<\/a> over St. Louis CITY SC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nTeam highlights<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n