New York Red Bulls defeated DC United thanks to Kaku's long-range effort, while Seattle Sounders extended their winning streak to seven games.

Alejandro Romero Gamarra – better known as Kaku – was the hero as his thunderous second-half effort lifted the high-flying Red Bulls past DC 1-0 in MLS on Sunday.

Wayne Rooney's DC had gone five matches without defeat to move into play-off contention but that changed at Red Bull Arena, where the former Manchester United and England captain almost scored from a free-kick in the ninth minute.

DC enjoyed some great opportunities to make the breakthrough before half-time – Oniel Fisher's header sailing over the crossbar from point-blank range.

August 27, 2018

However, the Red Bulls – riding a four-match unbeaten streak – took the lead 10 minutes into the second half when Kaku riffled a shot past Bill Hamid.

And the Red Bulls managed to hold on for all three points after Rooney hit the post during the latter stages of the second half.

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With the win, the Red Bulls moved within two points of Eastern Conference leaders Atlanta United, while DC remain eighth and six points outside of the play-off spots.

In Portland, the Sounders stayed hot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to the Timbers.

An own goal from Julio Cascante gifted the Sounders the win and condemned the Timbers to a fourth consecutive defeat.

01 Jan2026	Austin FC	-	Released
13 Dec2020	Portland Timbers	Austin United	€225K
13 Dec2020	Portland Timbers	Austin FC	€227K
02 Jan2018	Deportivo Saprissa	Portland Timbers	Transfer
01 Jul2016	UCR	Deportivo Saprissa	Transfer
01 Jul2012	Orión FC	UCR	Transfer

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