MLS Predictions

Kansas City Wizards at Columbus Crew – Kansas City has turned into the Beast in the East, they seem unflappable, despite not having EJ on the roster for a few matches. Their midfield is the best in the MLS, and anyone on the pitch outside of Hartman could score at any time. Columbus is hurting, and can’t seem to catch a break, though they did get a point on the road last week at a struggling NE. I just don’t see Columbus keeping up with KC in any aspect of this match. While at home, my guess is they won’t have 5,000 fans at the match, so they don’t have much of a home field advantage. KC Wizards 4, Columbus Crew 1

Chivas USA at Houston Dynamo – Chivas played well at home at Colorado, but then again, they could beat Colorado on the moon. Houston has been playing better, but will still be missing their Gold Cup players. This is a big match up for second place in the West, and should be the match of the week. Usually when I say that, it ends up being a 0 – 0 draw with no shots on goal. Look for Chivas to control the midfield with their speed, but not be able to get good chances on goal. Chivas 2, Houston Dynamo 2

Toronto FC at NE Revolution – Toronto blew Dallas out of the water last weekend at home, but they have yet to win on the road this year. Toronto will be playing 6 straight on the road, starting with NE, it could be a long time before they see another win. Even though NE is missing a few players at the Gold Cup, they are good enough to handle Toronto at home. Look for Cunningham to have a few break aways and not be able to score. Toronto FC 0, NE Revolution 3

FC Dallas at Colorado Rapids – Dallas was fortunate to get a win at RSL, and looked horrible at Toronto. Another game on the road, this week at Colorado. Neither team is playing all that well, but with Colorado at home, look for their defense first style to work this week, and both teams will walk away with a point. FC Dallas 1, Colorado Rapids 1

DC United at RSL – RSL moved Chris Klein this week for Nathan Sturgis and Robbie Findlay, so they now have one more hole to fill in their roster. RSL’s defense looked solid for a few weeks, then they looked horrible in two games last week. If they can play well this week, and limit the number of shots Rimando has to face, they should do fine. I just don’t see RSL winning this week, a tie would be a good result. With the altitude, hot weather and big home crowd, they may get lucky. DC United 2, RSL 2

Columbus Crew at LA Galaxy – Just when you think you have the crew figured out, they man handle KC at home midweek. The Galaxy are coming off a win at home against RSL. Columbus has been horrible on the road this year, with three loses and two ties. The Galaxy seem to be retooling for the arrival of Beckham in a few weeks, and once he as well as Pavon arrive, they could suddenly be very good. If Jacqua could figure out how to put the ball in the back of the net, they could be even better. Look for Columbus to bunker back, and be out shout by LA 3 to 1. Columbus Crew 1, LA Galaxy 3

Houston Dynamo at KC Wizards – Should be the game of the week, Houston is playing well, probably better than any team in the league right now, and KC is leading the East (well, 1 point back of NY with a game in hand). Both are coming off of games midweek, KC looked bad in Columbus while Houston dominated Chivas at home. It appears Houston has figured out their scoring problems, and has the best defense in the league, while KC looked average midweek without EJ. Look for Houston to continue their scoring ways. Houston Dynamo 3, KC Wizards 1

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