Week four started great with the first four games going the way i thought. Things got sketchy with the RSLs visit to Portland. I was 90 seconds away from calling the upset; hopefully you saw what happened next. LAs continued lousy form also hurt my final results. With all that, i was still 5-4 for the week... not bad.
Week five has an early start with a Wednesday game. The weekend has a typical full slate.
So here goes:
RSL - Montreal
RSL is proving to be a team to a tough team to beat. They are finding ways to win even when they do not play their best. That is the sign of a great team. Montreal is still looking for a first win, which has to come some time. Their defense had no answer for Thierry at RBA last week. I don't foresee this week being as tough as last, but i don't see Mtl winning either.
RSL 2 - Mtl 0
FC Dallas - New England
FC Dallas suffered a shock blowout defeat last week and Brek looked tired. David Ferreia is on the injured list again. FCD is struggling. New England is on a two game win streak with wins over Portland and on the road at Galaxy. Three in a row may be too tough a task for Heap's men to accomplish.
FCD 1 - New Eng. 1
Mtl - Tor
Another "Battle of Canada". The Impact will be playing their second MLS game of the week. Toronto will be playing on short rest after a midweek trip to Mexico. This could be the one. Toronto is playing an inconsistent brand of soccer, and the home crowd at Montreal could be treated to a win.
Mtl 2 - Tor 1
Columbus - NYRB
The Crew host the Red Bulls Saturday afternoon. The Crew have posted two shut outs this season, but none against an offense as prolific as the Red Bulls. New York will try to show that they can do something on the road, but they will have to do so without the help of Tainio in the midfield. Marquez and Lindpere are also nursing injuries. I think the Red Bulls get their first road points.
CLB 1 NYRB 1
KC - LA
A short month ago, this was looked at as a potential MLS Cup preview. KC has held up their end of the bargain with a perfect four for four start. LAs struggles are well documented. LiveStrong park will continue to be a stronghold for Sporting. I am beginning to believe that there may be real issues with the Galaxy. Bruce is hoping for a speedy return for Omar Gonzales.
KC 2 - LA 0
SJ-Van
Both of these teams are off to good starts. This game looks to be a wide open affair. Vancouver's already potent attack is only getting more and more healthy. San Jose is finding a way to get a result every week. This is a tough one to call, and when in doubt, in a close match, i will take the home team.
SJ 2 - Van 1
DC - Sea
DC is coming riding a wave of confidence after dismantling FCD. Sounders are trying to bounce back from a tough home loss to the Earthquakes. If last week was an indication of things to come, DeRo and his new teammates will have a varied and dynamic attack. The Sounders are a veteran team and will make it a tougher match than FCD did, but i don't think it will be enough for a win.
DC 2 - Sea 2
RSL -Colorado
RSL will be playing their second match of the season. The side has played well thus far and are one of the more dynamic teams in the league. The Rapids have exceeded expectations. Most were not sure how the team would fare, but rookie coach, Oscar Pareja has sent out a competitive team. When healthy, they have a pair in central midfield that can control any match.
RSL 1 - Colorado 1
Port - Chivas
Portland will be trying to bounce back after a heart breaking loss. The support at JELD-WEN field should help them to forgot. Chivas seems to be heading in the right direction. Their attack is not prolific, but their defense seems stingy. If they can find someone to score (perhaps Angel), they could become quite a tough team.
Port 1 - Chivas 1
So far:
Correct picks 20
Incorrect 14
59%
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