Toronto FC is a much bigger club than second-division FC Edmonton but, relatively speaking, FCE’s decision to go 4-4-2 is more stunning than the Reds’ change.

"A couple of weeks ago we had some clubs ask us about his services," Cochrane said. "We've toyed with the idea and continued to kind of think about whether to loan him out. Quito was one of those clubs, and a couple of clubs in Mexico also."

"The young back four are learning really quick," said Toronto head coach Paul Mariner. "I thought that was the best performance of the back four today."

Bernier was fined an undisclosed amount and is suspended for Saturday’s match at D.C. United.

As the MLS transfer window is now open, we see more and more fringe players on the move. And, of course, when a fringe player is cut, there is excitement amongst fans — who hope the roster spot might be opened for a new signing.

Team president Joey Saputo shared his displeasure with the evening’s entertainment, tweeting a short and far from sweet “Absolute disgrace, enough said,” at the conclusion of play.

The Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed Monday that Canadian teenager Caleb Clarke, who the club had just promoted from its Residency to the MLS roster in April, is on trial with German third-division side FC Rot-Weiss Erfurt.

MLS is supposed to have a hard cap, but it doesn't. Allocation money, which is never publicly declared, shifts around the league. So no one really knows who has what. And that includes the people who cover the game.

Whether or not the Vancouver Whitecaps were overawed by the LA Galaxy may be up for debate, but one thing is sure – they were wholly outclassed on Saturday night at the Home Depot Center.

If tonight’s physically demanding game and the reaction of the fans in attendance at Saputo Stadium is any indication, there’s a mighty rivalry developing between the Houston Dynamo and the Montreal Impact.