MLS Wrap: Adi Hops Off Bench To Net 11th Brace; Igboananike Scores In Vain; Stephen&Adekugbe Not Involved;Alashe&Anibaba Feature

Allnigeriasoccer.com checks on the progress of players of Nigerian descent in the latest round of games played in Major League Soccer.

Ex-United States youth-teamer Jalil Anibaba lasted the distance for the sixth straight game as Houston Dynamo fell 4-1 to LA Galaxy at BBVA Compass Stadium in Texas.

Kennedy Igboananike scored in vain for Chicago Fire in their 2-1 loss to Montreal Impact at Toyota Park. His strike in the 29th minute has taken his tally for the season to three goals. The 27-year-old played the full game.

Sunday Stephen was not involved in Real Salt Lake’s 1-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in Utah. Canada international Sam Adekugbe was an unused substitute by the Canadian club.

At Providence Park, Fanendo Adi came off the bench in the 63rd minute to score a brace for Portland Timbers in their 3-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

The Super Eagles invitee got on the score sheet in the 65th minute and ninth minute of stoppage time, the 11th brace he has netted since his arrival in America from Denmark.

San Jose Earthquakes number 11 Innocent Emeghara entered the game as a substitute in the 71st minute, while teammate Fatai Alashe subbed out 11 minutes later.

Igho Kingsley