Los Angeles: A controversial goal by Frank Lampard and a key mistake by Seattle lifted New York City FC to a 2-0 Major League Soccer victory over the Sounders on Saturday in Seattle. Former England and Chelsea midfielder Lampard scored in the 38th minute. A corner kick by New York’s Andrea Pirlo was cleared away from the goalmouth but not from the area and RJ Allen sent it back. Lampard, inside the six-yard box, chested the ball to the ground and into the net — but Sounders keeper Stefan Frei immediately protested and video replay showed the ball bounced off Lampard’s left hand. After extended discussion, the goal stood to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.