Proper Football's Week 4 MLS Rewind

The feel of this one was a bit different with limited fans in attendance, but the Cascadia rivalry still had plenty of buzz around it in Week 4. Seattle’s perfect start remained intact while the Timbers continue to battle a number of injuries at the start of the season.

Any time these two sides get together it’s quite an outing, and Sunday’s meeting was just the first of three times the Western Conference contenders will meet in 2021.

Raul Ruidiaz continued his insane goal scoring total to begin the campaign, now boasting five goals in Seattle’s opening four matches.

The Red Bulls brought Fabio in to score goals, but the Brazilian forward is offering up another important aspect to New York’s attack this season. On Saturday, Fabio tallied two more assists for the team en route to a 2-0 win over Toronto FC.

That brings his assist total to four on the year, which leads MLS in that category. Even though he’ll surely be hoping to bag his first MLS goal soon, manager Gerard Struber will certainly be happy with the forward’s output thus far in setting up his teammates.

Minnesota’s struggles have been well documented so far in 2021, but Reynoso is a shining light for a team that remains otherwise dark. This free kick blast is another example of just how influential he can be for the Loons, and they’re going to need much more of this if they want to climb out of the cellar.

Zelarayan is quickly becoming one of the top players in MLS, and he added another brilliant set piece goal to his resume on Saturday as Columbus rolled past D.C.

The sequence was well worked all around by the Union, but Burke’s sliding finish really capped off the play in Philadelphia’s win against Chicago. Burke was influential throughout the match and fully deserved the goal, which marked his first of the season.