MLS Review: Martinez continues run for Atlanta, Sounders beat Timbers

Josef Martinez continued his incredible form to lead Atlanta United to another win in MLS, while the Seattle Sounders climbed the table on Friday.

Martinez scored in a 12th straight MLS game to see Atlanta to a 1-0 victory over Orlando City in Florida.

The Venezuela international exchanged passes with Ezequiel Barco and curled an effort into the bottom corner on the hour-mark.

It continued Martinez’s amazing run and was his 22nd goal in MLS this season, Atlanta winning a fourth straight league game and pulling three points clear atop the Eastern Conference.

Of course it’s him! @josefmartinez17 scores his 22nd goal of the season. #ORLvATL // Heineken #RivalryWeek pic.twitter.com/Jx8cDKED04

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 24, 2019

The Sounders jumped into second in the Western Conference courtesy of a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers in Oregon.

Cristian Roldan tapped in the opener midway through the first half before Raul Ruidiaz side-footed in a Jordan Morris cross in the 47th minute.

Wow. That was quick. @SoundersFC double their lead early in the second half!#PORvSEA // Heineken #RivalryWeek pic.twitter.com/2rUoCHwE9N

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 24, 2019

Diego Valeri’s deflected 54th-minute free-kick brought Portland back into the derby clash, but they were unable to find an equaliser.

Portland are seventh in the Western Conference.