MLS Predictions

Sorry, I was forced to take a week off last week. I was in Europe for a few weeks, and was in several locations that had no internet access at all, so not only could I not make any predictions or post anything, I was also unable to follow MLS action at all.

For anyone traveling to Munich, the new Allianz Arena has a fantastic tour available. While we weren’t allowed on the pitch, the rest of the stadium is fantastic.

Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire – First game for new Fire head coach Juan Carlos Osorio. Teams usually play well in their first game under a new coach, but will it really matter? Houston has won 7 of their last 8 games, and is not giving up goals at all. With their full Gold Cup/Coppa America players back, they should be even better now. Look for Chicago to start playing better next week. Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 0

FC Dallas at DC United – After a rough start, DC has turned their season around, and now is near the top of the table in the East. Dallas has been playing well as well, with more points than DC United, but having played more games. Look for Dallas to bunker back, and counter attack, and hope for a 1 – 0 win. Will it work, probably not. FC Dallas 1, DC United 1

New England Revolution at NY Red Bull – Probably the game of the week. NY has been horrific in the back the last 2 months, and after cutting just about every defender on their roster, has yet to find a solid back line. NE is playing well, and with Twellman back, he should run wild, though every time I say that, he disappears. I just don’t see NY holding NE to less than 2 goals, and it will come down to whether NY can score enough goals to keep up. I think not. NE Revolution 3, NY Red Bull 2

Real Salt Lake at KC Wizards – two teams going in the wrong direction. KC is winless in the last 6, though EJ is back, which should help. RSL has been embarrassed the last two matches after a win over DC (good thing I was out of the country). RSL should play better than last week at Columbus, though they are without Ballouchy and Esky. A few young guys will get a chance for RSL in this match, and if they can limit mistakes, they should have a decent chance at getting a point if not better. RSL has beaten KC once this year during the open cup, but that was at home. All things lead to another loss for RSL, but I see them turning a corner, and KC extending their losing streak. RSL 2, KC Wizards 1

Columbus Crew at Chivas USA – Columbus is on a roll, going from bottom of the table to in playoff contention. Chivas is nearly unbeatable at home this year, with only one tie. Chivas hasn’t been dominating at home, but they find a way to win. I am just not sure what to think of Columbus, there really isn’t any part of the team that impresses me, but they have figured out how to win. Chivas should control this match, but this is a hard one to figure out. Columbus 1, Chivas USA 2

Toronto FC at Houston Dynamo – Toronto has been playing well, even picking up their first, though undeserved, road win of the year at RSL. However, Houston is in a different league than everyone else right now, will break the league record for the longest streak without being scored upon sometime during this match. While Toronto may sneak in a goal sometime during the match, it doesn’t seem likely, and it seems even less likely that they will be able to keep Houston of the back of the net. Toronto 0, Houston 3

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