* The New York Red Bulls won their first game of the season as Jean Philippe Peguero notched a hat trick in a 5-4 barn-burner over Chivas USA at Giants Stadium. Chivas USA has not won since its opener against Real Salt Lake.
* Defending champ Los Angeles fell, 1-0, at home to Colorado on a goal by rookie Jacob Peterson. Coach Steve Sampsons Galaxy has now been shutout in four straight losses while conceding nine goals.
* Carlos Ruiz scored his fourth and fifth goals of the season and notched his third assist as Dallas thumped New England, 4-0. On his first strike, Ruiz lobbed keeper Matt Reis from 45 yards.
* Chicago, seven games into a season-opening nine-game road trip while awaiting the completion of its new stadium, extended its unbeaten run to six games with a 1-0 win over Houston thanks to a golazo by Brazilian Thiago, who took the ball from midfield, evaded four defenders, nutmegging Eddie Robinson, and stroked home from 18 yards.