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New York Red Bulls at Toronto FC

Toronto has made BMO Field a tough place to play but the odds are stacked against Mo Johnston’s team here. The expansion squad has a shaky defense to begin with and must now try and beat the league’s best team without starting goalkeeper Greg Sutton and three defenders, all of which are playing for Canada in the Gold Cup. That will be music to the ears of Juan Pablo Angel, Clint Mathis and Jozy Altidore, who should all flourish as the Red Bulls beat their former coach. Red Bulls 3, Toronto FC 0.

Colorado Rapids at Houston Dynamo

This matchup has defensive struggle written all over it. The Rapids are solid on the road and will be looking for a point. The Dynamo will be lacking the attacking players to break down Colorado’s back line. The Rapids could take the three points here but that would require one of the teams in this match to score. Don’t bet on it. Rapids 0, Dynamo 0.

Chivas USA at Chicago Fire

The Fire finally broke their losing skid last week and now return home hoping to defeat some familiar faces. Former Chicago stars Ante Razov and Jesse Marsch enjoyed a stint with the U.S. national team last week and should ride the momentum of that experience. Razov and speedy Maykel Galindo will offer a much tougher test for the suspect Fire defense than Columbus did. Chivas USA wins on the road as Chicago will struggle, especially if Chris Rolfe misses another match due to injury: Chivas USA 2, Fire 0.

Los Angeles Galaxy at FC Dallas

The Hoops continue to struggle with consistency, but they face a Galaxy team missing Landon Donovan as well as starters Kevin Harmes and Ante Jazic. Where will the offense come from for Los Angeles? Your guess is as good as coach Frank Yallop’s. FC Dallas should have little trouble controlling possession and keeping constant pressure on the Galaxy’s shorthanded defense. Barring a star performance from goalkeeper Joe Cannon, this one could get ugly: FC Dallas 2, Galaxy 0.

New York Red Bulls at D.C. United

Confidence is high in Red Bulls camp after Wednesday’s comeback victory in Toronto. Juan Pablo Angel’s goals helped overshadow a flat first-half performance. They can’t afford another slow start against a D.C. United team that is starting to hit its stride. The forward tandem of Luciano Emilio and Jaime Moreno will take full advantage of the Red Bulls’ shorthanded defense and do just enough to offset the continued masterful play of Angel: D.C. United 2, Red Bulls 1.

Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew

Someone forgot to tell Houston that the absence of Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Ching would stifle its offense. A 2-1 victory over Colorado on Thursday shows that the Dynamo aren’t about to wilt while their stars are away. The Crew, on the other hand, are showing few signs of life. Aside from Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s wasted flashes of brilliance, Columbus’ offense has been stagnant and isn’t likely to catch fire against Houston’s stingy defense. The defending champs move a step closer to .500, and the Crew fall even further into the East basement: Dynamo 2, Crew 0.

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