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MLS: Federico Higuain stars for Columbus Crew, Patrick Mullins hits four

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 6:  Federico Higuain #10 of the Columbus Crew SC controls the ball against  the Portland Timbers on December 6, 2015 at MAPFRE Stad
Image: Federico Higuain played a starring role for Columbus Crew

Federico Higuain hit a treble, just not of goals, as the Columbus Crew beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 in MLS Eastern Conference on Saturday.

Higuain assisted all three goals for Jonathan Mensah, Justin Meram and Josh Williams. Bradley Wright-Phillips and Gonzalo Veron (penalty) replied.

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Patrick Mullins scored four times as DC United beat San Jose Earthquakes 4-0.

The 25-year-old striker was deadly in the second half, netting in the 57th, 60th, 68th and 88th minutes as his side - bottom of the Eastern Conference - ran out comfortable winners.

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Chris Pontius scores his first two goals of the season as Philadelphia Union beat Chicago Fire 3-1

It was a good night too, for Philadelphia's Chris Pontius.

He put his side 1-0 up on Chicago Fire, adding a second after half-time. CJ Sapong and Luis Solignac then traded goals as the Union won 3-1.

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New York City remain second in the MLS Eastern Conference after a one all draw with Houston Dynamo

Minnesota United recovered from a goal down to beat FC Dallas 4-1.

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Watch Patrick Mullins become the first player in eight years to score four goals in a single MLS game as DC United thrash San Jose Earthquakes

Tesho Akindele put the visitors ahead (14) but Christian Ramirez, Miguel Ibarra, Ethan Finlay and Abu Danladi turned it around. Akindele was sent off late on.

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Columbus Crew move up to up to fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference after a 3-2 win over New York Red Bulls in Ohio

Elsewhere, Jefferson Savarino and Luke Mulholland were on target as Real Salt Lake beat Seattle Sounders 2-0 and Yordy Reyna hit the winner as Vancouver Whitecaps beat Colorado Rapids 2-1. Fredy Montero and Dominique Badji had earlier swapped goals.

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