MLS Predictions

Real Salt Lake at Colorado Rapids

The Kreis era takes RSL to Denver where the Rapids are generally a tough nut to crack Colorado’s dynamic offense will be too much for Salt Lake’s defense but you could see RSL finally have success offensively. It won’t be enough though as the Rapids roll. Rapids 3, Real Salt Lake 2.

Chicago Fire at Toronto FC

A nice little war of words erupted between Toronto coach Mo Johnston and Chicago coach Dave Sarachan over Sarachan’s criticism of the artificial turf at BMO Field last week. Will that serve to motivate the winless and goalless Canadians to pull the upset? Don’t bet on it. While a first goal in team history seems very likely, a a first win will be tough against a Fire attack that boasts an in-form Chris Rolfe and Justin Mapp. Fire 3, Toronto FC 1

Chivas USA at Columbus Crew

This match features a team coping with the departure of a high-profile player against a home team welcoming the arrival of one. While Chivas USA goes on without disgruntled playmaker Amado Guevara, Columbus will have its first chance to show off Argentine star Guillermo Barros Schelotto to the home fans. That won’t be enough to stop a Chivas USA attack with the speed and precision to breakdown a disciplined but slow Crew defense. Chivas USA 2, Crew 1

FC Dallas at Kansas City Wizards

Doesn’t it figure that just a week after Amado Guevara plays his way out of town with Chivas USA, Carlos Ruiz appears to be working toward his own one-way ticket out of Texas? FCD coach Steve Morrow is busy trying to figure out how his loaded offense hasn’t scored in two games, and that could mean benching the ineffective Ruiz against a Wizards defense that will be without defender Jimmy Conrad. KC’s offense has had its own trouble finding the net in recent weeks but should find enough success to become the league’s first five-win team. Wizards 2, FC Dallas 0

New England Revolution at Los Angeles Galaxy

The game of the week will feature league scoring leader Taylor Twellman and Landon Donovan, but the key to this match will be on defense. The Revs’ defense has been stellar in recent weeks while the Galaxy’s back line has been somewhat erratic. Look for Donovan to do some damage as Frank Yallop’s squad halts New England’s unbeaten run. Galaxy 2, Revolution 1

Colorado Rapids at New York Red Bulls

Both teams are coming off disappointing ties against Real Salt Lake, but the Red Bulls have more reason for optimism. This match will mark Juan Pablo Angel’s debut at Giants Stadium, and if his cameo in the team’s U.S. Open Cup loss to the LA Galaxy was any indication, Angel is going to be a terror. The Rapids’ offense moved the ball around well against RSL but failed to find the net. Things won’t be any easier against a much tougher Red Bulls defense that will be looking to atone for its last-minute meltdown against RSL. Red Bulls 2, Rapids 0

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