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Chicago Fire at New York Red Bulls

There is no way to know what players will miss this game but the Red Bulls are stronger defensively than the Fire. Chicago has the weapons to get on the scoreboard but the Red Bulls matchup well with a flawed Fire back line. Clint Mathis could be especially dangerous against a Fire team that isn’t the quickest in the center or defense and midfield, where Mathis does the most damage. Don’t expect fireworks, just a Red Bulls victory. Red Bulls 1, Fire 0

Kansas City Wizards at New England Revolution

The red-hot Revs are at home against the sometimes warm Wizards. Kansas City hasn’t posted an impressive win since its season opening victory against a flat D.C. United squad, so why should you believe the Wizards can win on the road against New England? You shouldn’t. Taylor Twellman and rookie Adam Cristman find the net as New England moves back ahead of the Red Bulls atop the East standings. Revolution 3, Wizards 1.

Houston Dynamo at D.C. United

Remember when this would have been considered a lock MLS Cup Final preview? These teams have struggled to find good form and consistency all year, and now they meet in a match that could leave the loser near the bottom of their conference standings.

D.C. seems like the easy choice, playing at home and coming off an important win against Toronto. Houston, however, will be looking to rebound from a two-loss week and will play with a sense of urgency. Brian Ching ends his scoring drought and the Dynamo move a step closer to .500. Dynamo 1, DC United 0.

Toronto FC at Columbus Crew

After three well-played games and two memorable home wins, Toronto hits the road to face a Columbus squad that is winless in May. Can TFC duplicate its exciting attack away from BMO Field? More importantly, how will Toronto respond to the arrival of Jeff Cunningham? Look for Cunningham to burn his former club and make a strong Toronto debut and Crew fans to start up the “Fire Sigi” chants. Toronto FC 2, Crew 1.

Los Angeles Galaxy at Colorado Rapids

You think a few players in this game had this date circled? The blockbuster Joe Cannon for Herculez Gomez and Ugo Ihemelu trade has worked out well for both teams, but you know the players involved are out to burn their former squads. The Rapids haven’t had the best of success at their new stadium (Colorado is winless in three home matches in May) and the Galaxy have the elements to come into Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and take a win. Colorado has never been able to handle Landon Donovan, and you can expect the U.S. captain to flourish, while Cannon puts on a show for his former fans. Galaxy 2, Rapids 0.

FC Dallas at Chivas USA

This should be a gimme shouldn’t it? The Goats haven’t won since Amado Guevara walked off the field last month, (0-2-2 since) while FC Dallas has won three straight matches to move into first place in the West. Juan Carlos Toja and Pablo Richetti are playing well for the Hoops and that fact should translate to success against Chivas USA. However, look for Chivas USA to stop the bleeding as Ante Razov and Maykel Galindo have success against FC Dallas’ suspect back-line. Chivas USA 2, FC Dallas 1.

Real Salt Lake at Chicago Fire

Call this the Sad Slump Derby. The Fire are on a four-game skid, while RSL is still searching for its first win of the season. Real Salt Lake may have just raised the white flag on this season after dealing 2006 MLS goals leader Jeff Cunningham for Alecko Eskandarian, but Jason Kreis’ slumping offense could find some relief against a Chicago defense that hasn’t exactly been stingy of late (five goals allowed in two matches). With Chris Rolfe unlikely to play, the Fire needs Chad Barrett and Calen Carr to play much better than they did in the 3-0 loss to the Red Bull on Thursday. Look for both players to rebound against Salt Lake’s shaky defense. Fire 2, Real Salt Lake 1.

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