🇺🇸 State of the Union: Chiellini chant, brill Brenner, 'moonwalk' fine? | OneFootball

There’s were goals a-plenty and drama galore in a jam-packed night of MLS action on Wednesday.

Here are the major talking points from the seven games, along with the latest movers and shakers in the transfer market…

Brenner the hat-trick hero for Cincinnati

It was a wild one in Cincinnati on Wednesday night as the hosts played out an eight-goal thriller with New York City FC.

Having been 3-0 down, the visitors scored three goals in the closing minutes of the first half to draw level before the interval.

Gabriel Pereira then looked like he had secured NYCFC the win, only for fellow Brazilian Brenner to rifle home his third of the game and rescue a precious point.

Philadelphia’s Martínez may pay for ‘moonwalk’

José Martínez was fined an undisclosed amount by the MLS for making an inappropriate gesture after Philadelphia Union’s win over NYCFC on Sunday.

He could face further punishment as he allegedly repeated the offence before pulling down his shorts after being sent off at Chicago Fire.

Chiellini officially unveiled by LAFC

It was the deal of the summer until LAFC pulled another rabbit out of a hat by acquiring Gareth Bale.

But looking tanned and relaxed, Giorgio Chiellini has finally been paraded by the Black and Gold. Benvenuto, Giorgio!

Conference leaders

The former Juventus star will be joining a side that is brimming with confidence, with their 3-1 win over Dallas allowing the to consolidate their lead atop the Western Conference.

It was a big night for CF Montréal as well, upsetting Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field to jump over Philadelphia on goal difference at the summit of the East.

Inter Miami sign Jean from Lens

As one of the lowest scoring teams in MLS, Inter Miami had no real option but to go into the market for a striker.

But, with just one goal in 17 Ligue 1 games for Lens last season, maybe Corentin Jean is not the answer to Phil Neville’s problems.

Adrien Hunou leaves Minnesota for Angers

Going in the opposite direction, Minnesota United have offloaded Adrien Hunou to Angers.

The attacker failed to live up to his Designated Player billing for the Loons, and a return to his home country seems the best move for all involved.

Toronto add to their Italian contingent 🇮🇹

Lorenzo Insigne has already proven a massive hit in Toronto before he’s even kicked a ball.

He will have company from the Old Country in his new home due to the Reds taking advantage of another free transfer from Serie A after Domenico Criscito’s contract ran out at Genoa.

Orlando beat Nashville on penalties to reach cup semis

Orlando City have yet to win any silverware in their seven years in competition.

However they may feel their name is on the US Open Cup this year after the nature of their progression past Nashville.

Rodrigo Schlegel equalised in the fourth minute of stoppage time to force the quarter-final to penalties.

Then goalkeeper Pedro Gallese denied Eric Miller to book the Lions a date with NY Red Bulls in the last four.

Throwback rack 👕

Speaking of Orlando, that reminds us of their debut season in 2015 with Kaká the undoubted star of the show.

The Brazil legend looked the business in this simple but effective design.

Coming up…

The midweek MLS action continues with a couple of games down for decision on Thursday…