Soccer Buzz

A little late today, but I suppose it’s time to review last week in MLS.

Columbus Crew 2, Kansas City Wizards 1 (My prediction: 3-2 KC)

The Wizards looked out of sorts from the beginning, but they created two very good scoring chances on either side of the half. Both Davy Arnaud and Sasha Victorine missed, and the Crew made them pay with two quick goals from Eddie Gaven and Stefani Miglioranzi. This midweek game would be a sign of things to come for both teams.

Houston Dynamo 4, Chivas USA 0 (My prediction: Houston 2-1)

This was somewhat competitive until Shavar Thomas of Chivas was sent off with Houston leading 2-0. This allowed Brad Davis to complete his hat trick in a true rout.

New England Revolution 3, Toronto FC 0 (My prediction: Revs 2-1)

Toronto continued their poor road form with another stinker. The Revs had their way in midfield as even Brad Laurentowicz was able to provide a nice assist on Pat Noonan’s goal. Of course, the Toronto forwards and defenders weren’t much to write home about either.

FC Dallas 1, Colorado Rapids 0 (My prediction 1-1)

The Rapids had plenty of chances to get on the board as they had several near misses throughout the game. Still, it was Dallas able to convert their chance through Juan Toja, one of the best foreign signings in the league this season.

Real Salt Lake 2, DC United 1 (My prediction DC 2-0)

Well, this was the real shocking result of the week as Salt Lake earned their first win of the season over a DC side that was unbeaten in seven. Robbie Findley scored two goals in his debut for Salt Lake after being traded from Los Angeles (another trade that will blow up in Alexi Lalas’ face?). The questions surrounding DC’s defense could re-surface after this debacle, and their attack, which has looked very potent as of late, was lucky to even get one goal from this game.

Columbus Crew 3, LA Galaxy 2 (My prediction 1-1)

Another good result for the Crew, especially since they played over sixty minutes with ten men after Ezra Hendrickson’s stupid tackle on Chris Klein. The Galaxy didn’t show much life until after Columbus took a two goal lead in the second half, and their comeback attempt was undercut by horrible marking on Alejandro Moreno’s goal off a corner kick after Gavin Glinton got LA back in the game with a great diving header. The Crew moved up two places in the Eastern Conference with two wins this week. Meanwhile, LA is praying that the return of Donovan and the arrival of Beckham and Carlos Pavon will give them any sort of hope this season.

Houston Dynamo 1, Kansas City Wizards 0 (My prediction 2-2)

The Wizards created numerous chances in the first half, and Houston was lucky to enter halftime 0-0. Just like their game against Columbus, the Wizards paid for their profligacy when Patrick Ianni scored his first professional goal to give the Dynamo the victory. The Dynamo are back as they are three points behind first place Dallas in the West with the two clubs meeting this week. Meanwhile, there appears to be issues in Kansas City, and with both Jimmy Conrad and Eddie Johnson called in for Copa America, things aren’t going to get any easier.

This weeks prediction results: 2-5