Champions Humbled by Sounders Victims

Robbie Findley made Salt Lake history by netting the club's first ever hat-tick in a 4-1 drubbing of Columbus Crew. The MLS Champions are now without a win in their first three games. 11,806 turned out at Rio Tinto Stadium, on a cold, wet Thursday night, probably not assisted by live television coverage. Robbie Findley, who had such a mediocre game in Seattle, scored three goals starting as early as the second minute. Although Jason Garey equalised for Columbus in the first half, Findley restored the lead on the half hour. Disappointingly for RSL, start midfielder Kyle Beckerman picked up another yellow card. Just after the hour mark, Findley cut his slice of soccer history when a Movsisyan cross allowed him time and space to shoot past the helpless Will Hesmer. Beckerman netted the fourth in a match RSL dominated, outshooting their opponents 17 to 8. US International Frankie Hejduk was missing for Columbus who provided more players for international sides than any other MLS club over the preceding weekend. For RSL, these three points open their account, but Columbus now have to head to Los Angeles on Sunday to play Chivas USA, boasting a 100% record after two wins.