MLS Predictions

For the record, the following predictions were written Thursday during an international flight from Salt Lake to Munich, this is the first chance I have had to settle down with any kind of internet access.

Colorado Rapids at DC United – Colorado, early on, looked to be one of the best teams in the West, but has since fallen on hard times, with four straight losses, and not having scored more than one goal since a late April win at RSL. DC seemed to have everything back on track, until a loss last week at RSL, where they looked disinterested. Playing back at home, and with the loss of a few key players, those on the pitch should be much more interested. Look for Colorado to continue to struggle on the road, and DC to pick up where they left off. Colorado Rapids 0, DC United 2

Houston Dynamo at FC Dallas – The two top teams in the West, they both looked destined to make the playoffs baring any crazy injuries. FC Dallas keeps on finding a way to win, despite not looking impressive for weeks now. Houston on the other hand, just can’t seem to find a way to loose. They finally figured out how to score, and now look nearly unstoppable. With the return of the Gold Cup players, it will be interesting to see if they can continue the great team play that has got them to where they are now. With Dallas at home, this could be a great match. Look for Houston to score early, and try to hold on for the win. Houston Dynamo 2, FC Dallas 2

NY Red Bull at Columbus Crew – Look out, Columbus is on a roll. With two wins in a row, they have lifted themselves out of the Eastern cellar, and are now looking to get into the playoff race with another game at home this week. 6 weeks ago, these two teams played in NY, with NY dominating in a 4 – 0 win. With Columbus playing better, and at home, look for a better match this time around. NY is struggling on defense, giving up 11 goals in their last four matches. Arena gutted the defense this week, releasing four players and trading another. If your defense is struggling, I am not sure the best way to sure it up is to cut all the backups. I guess we will see. NY Red Bull 2, Columbus Crew 3

NE Revolution at Chivas USA – NE has given up 6 goals on the road this season in 6 matches. Chivas has been playing well, despite a nasty 4 – 0 loss on the road to Houston last week. Back home, where they are undefeated this year, Chivas should be able to handle NE’s defense, and get chances on goal. Whether they will finish them or not will determine the outcome of this match. NE Revolution 0, Chivas USA 1

Colorado Rapids at Chicago Fire – Colorado has a tough week, game on Thursday in DC, Sunday in Chicago, Wednesday at home against Columbus and then another game Sunday at home against NYRB. Four matches in 10 days, including a decent amount of travel. The Rapids can’t score on the road, or at all, while Chicago looks to start off right with new interim manager Denis Hamlett. If Chicago were healthy at all, Denis would still be second in command. While I just don’t see Colorado wining this match, I can’t see Chicago doing so either. Look for a defensive match, with both coaches receiving red cards for boring play. Now that I say that, it will end up 5 – 5. Colorado Rapids 1, Chicago Fire 1

Toronto FC at Kansas City Wizards – Well, Toronto on the road, instant loss, correct? Toronto has a tough stretch here, with six straight road matches while the U-20s are in Toronto. You figure they have to pull it together sometime, and with 6 straight on the road, this could crashing down on them, or they could figure out how to play on the road. Their first match was a 3 – 0 defeat at NE, and look for that trend to continue, as KC has to be a bit upset with their performance at Columbus last week and that home loss to Houston. Look for them to take it out on Toronto. Toronto FC 0, Kansas City Wizards 5

By the way, if any of you find yourself in Munich with a bit of free time, head out to Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich. They do an English tour every day at 1 PM. Well worth the time and money. Fantastic stadium, now I need to find a way to come back during the Bundesliga season.

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