Draw takes New York back to top

The New York Red Bulls came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against the Colorado Rapids in the MLS on Wednesday.

New York’s point enabled them to move back to the top of the Eastern Conference but they could not find the all-important third goal in the second half which would have given them some breathing space over the Philadelphia Union, who only trail Hans Backe’s side by goal difference.

Jeff Larentowicz was a threat all night for the visitors in Colorado, and he opened the scoring after 26 minutes to stun the home crowd.

But former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry quickly restored parity with his 28th-minute finish, representing his sixth goal in as many games for the club.

Larentowicz was quick to respond though and bagged his second just four minutes later, before English striker Luke Rodgers replied within 60 seconds to cap a remarkable seven-minute period where four goals were scored.

No more goals were added as the sides were forced to share the spoils, with Colorado no doubt the happier with the result.

In other matches, the Los Angeles Galaxy still lead the Western Conference by five points after a 1-0 home win over Houston Dynamo, which came courtesy of Landon Donovan’s first-half penalty.

Brek Shea scored the only goal of the game as FC Dallas produced a 1-0 away triumph at the Seattle Sounders.

Toronto’s match with Vancouver was cancelled due to bad weather, with the former holding a 1-0 lead through Erik Hassli’s 17th minute goal when play was halted after 63 minutes.