VAR, the new video review system MLS introduced this weekend, overturned only two calls in the first 11 games, but one was a game-changer. Instead of the LA Galaxy going ahead 2-1 at Portland,Gyasi Zardes‘ goal was overturned for a handball, and the Timbers went onto win 3-1.

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