MLS Predictions

For clarification, I have been out of town the last few days (Disneyland), and these predictions were written on a Southwest flight Wednesday night, and I had no knowledge of any MLS games currently going on. Sorry to took so long to post today.

NY Red Bull at Toronto – NYRB had been playing well, slumped a bit, and has been back beating up teams, at home. Toronto doesn’t look like an expansion team at all, at home. Toronto now faces NYRB and FC Dallas at home, followed by six straight road games. It could be a long time before they see another point. JPA has been a beast of late, just showing what an experienced world class player can do in this league. Look for him to dominate a once again week back Toronto line. NYRB 2, Toronto FC 0

Colorado at Houston Dynamo – Well, a stumper here if I have ever seen one. Dynamo start playing a bit better (they actually scored), and then they loose a bunch of guys to the Gold Cup. Colorado plays pretty well on the road, but they never show up in Toronto and get dominated. Colorado will be playing for a tie, and I have a feeling Houston may be as well. Could be the most boring game of the year. Colorado Rapids 1, Houston Dynamo 1

LA Galaxy at FC Dallas – Well, how many players will LA gave on the bench this week? My guess, 2 plus a goalie. Hope no one gets hurt. I just don’t see LA competing at all in this match, or any matches until Donovan returns from Gold Cup play in a few weeks (then leaves again for CA). FC Dallas is at home, and should be able to dominate the midfield with their speed. Look for chances a plenty for the FC Dallas forwards. FC Dallas 3, LA Galaxy 0

Chivas USA at Chicago Fire – Who knows which Chicago team will show up this week. In the end, it really won’t matter, as they should be good enough to beat a depleted Chivas team at home. They did a good job beating Columbus last week at home down a man, but really, it is Columbus after all. The team knows they need to win and win big at home to keep Dave S on the bench for much longer, and this should add a few more weeks to his job. Chicago Fire 1, Chivas USA 0

New York Red Bull at DC United – Of all the games this week, this is the one I would like to be at. Great rivalry, no love loss here. NYRB is playing well, but with a match on Wednesday, and traveling to play again on Sunday, it might take a toll on this team. DC is playing better, but not great, and under normal circumstances, I would see a NYRB win on the road, but with the injuries to the Red Bull back line, and the travel, look for a better game. NYRB 2, DC United 2

Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew – Houston has to play on Thursday at home, then travel to Columbus for a Sunday match up, already short some key players. Still, even then, Houston should win this match. Columbus is just not good, they can’t win on the road, and it seems they just hope to tie at home. Look for Houston to bust it at home against Colorado, and then travel to Columbus and bunker back and hope to catch Columbus off guard. Another boring match possible here. Houston Dynamo 1, Columbus Crew 1

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