Wednesday
DC United 0 Chicago Fire 0 - Two struggling offenses will do battle. Don't expect a lot of scoring unless Kennedy Igboananike's performance this weekend was his coming out party.
Vancouver Whitecaps 3 Montreal Impact 0 - The Caps will look to make a statement in a preview of the Canadian Championship.
Columbus Crew 3 Philadelphia Union 0 - Do you think Kei Kamara is going to slow down against Philadelphia? I don't.
Friday
New York Red Bulls 2 Houston Dynamo 1 - The Red Bulls defense needs to slow down the Killer Bs (Will Bruin and Giles Barnes) if the hope to come away with three points.
Saturday
Toronto FC 2 DC United 0 - Sebastian Giovinco looks like the best player in the league right now. Even without his supporting cast, he's making things happen.
Columbus Crew 2 Montreal Impact 0 - I feel like Columbus should have a lot more wins than they do with the way they're playing.
Philadelphia Union 1 New York City FC 1 - Hard to feel good about either one of these squads right now.
Chicago Fire 1 Orlando City SC 1 - Kaka has his side playing better, but they're still inconsistent.
Seattle Sounders 1 Sporting Kansas City 1 - If you only get to watch one game this weekend, this is the one you should watch.
Portland Timbers 1 New England Revolution 1 - The Revs will be without Jermaine Jones and Juan Agudelo this week. They have plenty of depth, but Lee Nguyen needs to play better.
LA Galaxy 1 Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - The Galaxy just keep finding a way. I guess that's what championship caliber teams do.
Sunday
Colorado Rapids 1 Real Salt Lake 1 - Two teams going the wrong direction. Can both teams lose?
San Jose Earthquakes 3 FC Dallas 2 - Somebody other than Wondo needs to start scoring for San Jose.
Week 13: 4-9 (Seattle, LA, Sporting KC, Vancouver)
Overall: 35-74 (Things were looking pretty good until going 1 for 9 this weekend)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2015
MLS Weekly Predictions - Week 13
Wednesday
Seattle Sounders 1 Colorado Rapids 0 - Colorado is proving to be a tough match-up for almost everyone, but Seattle and Clint Dempsey will find a way.
DC United 0 Portland Timbers 0 - United is searching for offense while the Timbers are just searching for consistency. Is this the week we see Will Johnson retake the field?
LA Galaxy 2 Real Salt Lake 1 - Robbie Keane is back. We saw the magic he's capable of last weekend. Expect to see more with him in a bigger role this week.
Friday
Sporting Kansas City 2 FC Dallas 1 - Benny Feilhaber and company are short-handed, but the guys they have are clicking right now. Meanwhile, FC Dallas's attack has been somewhat disjointed.
Saturday
Toronto FC 2 San Jose Earthquakes 2 - The Atomic Ant versus Wondo. Should be a fun one to watch even without Jozy Altidore in the mix.
Houston Dynamo 3 New York City FC 1 - The Barnes/Bruin tandem got shut down by LA last week, but look for them to bounce back against struggling City. Is Oguchi Onyewu going to New York?
Philadelphia Union 1 DC United 0 - I'm not sure I'm buying Brian Sylvestre and the Union, but he's on a hot streak lately against the East's best.
Columbus Crew 3 Orlando City SC 1 - Columbus won't have Ethan Finlay, but Orlando won't have Brek Shea. Look for Kei Kamara to keep scoring goals.
Vancouver Whitecaps 1 Real Salt Lake 0 - Octavio Rivero is due for some magic and the Caps should be able to take advantage of RSL playing two matches.
Montreal Impact 2 Chicago Fire 1 - Nacho Piatti and Jack Mack are clicking as the Impact keep finding a way. Meanwhile, Chicago's 3-game winning streak seems like a long time ago.
Colorado Rapids 0 Portland Timbers 0 - The Rapids go with ties like Jermaine Jones and yellow cards.
Sunday
New York Red Bulls 2 Seattle Sounders 1 - The Red Bulls are due for a rebound after a couple subpar performances.
New England Revolution 4 LA Galaxy 1 - This game means a lot more to New England than it does to LA and that will show. Charlie Davies goes for a hat trick, calling it now.
Week 12: 2-9 (Toronto, New England-DC United)
Overall: 31-65 (In my defense, there were a lot of upsets last week...)
Seattle Sounders 1 Colorado Rapids 0 - Colorado is proving to be a tough match-up for almost everyone, but Seattle and Clint Dempsey will find a way.
DC United 0 Portland Timbers 0 - United is searching for offense while the Timbers are just searching for consistency. Is this the week we see Will Johnson retake the field?
LA Galaxy 2 Real Salt Lake 1 - Robbie Keane is back. We saw the magic he's capable of last weekend. Expect to see more with him in a bigger role this week.
Friday
Sporting Kansas City 2 FC Dallas 1 - Benny Feilhaber and company are short-handed, but the guys they have are clicking right now. Meanwhile, FC Dallas's attack has been somewhat disjointed.
Saturday
Toronto FC 2 San Jose Earthquakes 2 - The Atomic Ant versus Wondo. Should be a fun one to watch even without Jozy Altidore in the mix.
Houston Dynamo 3 New York City FC 1 - The Barnes/Bruin tandem got shut down by LA last week, but look for them to bounce back against struggling City. Is Oguchi Onyewu going to New York?
Philadelphia Union 1 DC United 0 - I'm not sure I'm buying Brian Sylvestre and the Union, but he's on a hot streak lately against the East's best.
Columbus Crew 3 Orlando City SC 1 - Columbus won't have Ethan Finlay, but Orlando won't have Brek Shea. Look for Kei Kamara to keep scoring goals.
Vancouver Whitecaps 1 Real Salt Lake 0 - Octavio Rivero is due for some magic and the Caps should be able to take advantage of RSL playing two matches.
Montreal Impact 2 Chicago Fire 1 - Nacho Piatti and Jack Mack are clicking as the Impact keep finding a way. Meanwhile, Chicago's 3-game winning streak seems like a long time ago.
Colorado Rapids 0 Portland Timbers 0 - The Rapids go with ties like Jermaine Jones and yellow cards.
Sunday
New York Red Bulls 2 Seattle Sounders 1 - The Red Bulls are due for a rebound after a couple subpar performances.
New England Revolution 4 LA Galaxy 1 - This game means a lot more to New England than it does to LA and that will show. Charlie Davies goes for a hat trick, calling it now.
Week 12: 2-9 (Toronto, New England-DC United)
Overall: 31-65 (In my defense, there were a lot of upsets last week...)
Monday, May 18, 2015
Weekly Predictions, MLS Week 12
Wednesday
New England Revolution 2 Sporting Kansas City 1 - I believe in Charlie Davies and company, despite the inability to hold a lead lately.
Friday
Columbus Crew 2 Chicago Fire 1 - You never know which Crew team is going to show up each week, but I think Kei Kamara is going to find a way to score against the Fire.
Houston Dynamo 3 LA Galaxy 1 - The tandem of Will Bruin and Giles Barnes is clicking for the Dynamo. Meanwhile, the Galaxy haven't won in a month plus.
Saturday
Toronto FC 1 Portland Timbers 0 - Even with no Jozy, look for Toronto to lean on Sebastian Giovinco and Michael Bradley for a result.
New England Revolution 1 DC United 1 - Should be a great match between two of the East's best. DC United is still getting healthier and we even had a Markus Halsti sighting last week.
FC Dallas 3 Montreal Impact 1 - I know I just talked about the Impact about how they're putting it all together, but Montreal's banged up defense will be no match for the high octane Dallas attack.
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Colorado Rapids 1 - The Caps need a big game after a disappointing week. We'll see where they focus their efforts with a huge midweek Canadian Championship match against Edmonton FC ahead of their match with the Rapids.
Seattle Sounders 3 Sporting Kansas City 1 - Seattle isn't the team you want to play when you've got multiple matches in a week. Just ask Vancouver.
Real Salt Lake 1 New York City FC 1 - City seems to be on the upswing while RSL is all over the place. Joao Plata can't return soon enough.
Sunday
New York Red Bulls 4 Philadelphia Union 0 - I'm happy for the Union and the result they got against DC United this past weekend, but I'm not buying this team yet. Look for the Red Bulls to come out with their hair on fire.
San Jose Earthquakes 2 Orlando City SC 1 - Don't be surprised to see Cyle Larin score again, but also don't be surprised when Wondo hits 100.
Week 10: 7-5 (San Jose, RSL-LA, San Jose-Colorado, Portland, Vancouver, FC Dallas, NYRB)
Overall: 29-56 (Took a week off, now we're back to probably not being very good)
New England Revolution 2 Sporting Kansas City 1 - I believe in Charlie Davies and company, despite the inability to hold a lead lately.
Friday
Columbus Crew 2 Chicago Fire 1 - You never know which Crew team is going to show up each week, but I think Kei Kamara is going to find a way to score against the Fire.
Houston Dynamo 3 LA Galaxy 1 - The tandem of Will Bruin and Giles Barnes is clicking for the Dynamo. Meanwhile, the Galaxy haven't won in a month plus.
Saturday
Toronto FC 1 Portland Timbers 0 - Even with no Jozy, look for Toronto to lean on Sebastian Giovinco and Michael Bradley for a result.
New England Revolution 1 DC United 1 - Should be a great match between two of the East's best. DC United is still getting healthier and we even had a Markus Halsti sighting last week.
FC Dallas 3 Montreal Impact 1 - I know I just talked about the Impact about how they're putting it all together, but Montreal's banged up defense will be no match for the high octane Dallas attack.
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Colorado Rapids 1 - The Caps need a big game after a disappointing week. We'll see where they focus their efforts with a huge midweek Canadian Championship match against Edmonton FC ahead of their match with the Rapids.
Seattle Sounders 3 Sporting Kansas City 1 - Seattle isn't the team you want to play when you've got multiple matches in a week. Just ask Vancouver.
Real Salt Lake 1 New York City FC 1 - City seems to be on the upswing while RSL is all over the place. Joao Plata can't return soon enough.
Sunday
New York Red Bulls 4 Philadelphia Union 0 - I'm happy for the Union and the result they got against DC United this past weekend, but I'm not buying this team yet. Look for the Red Bulls to come out with their hair on fire.
San Jose Earthquakes 2 Orlando City SC 1 - Don't be surprised to see Cyle Larin score again, but also don't be surprised when Wondo hits 100.
Week 10: 7-5 (San Jose, RSL-LA, San Jose-Colorado, Portland, Vancouver, FC Dallas, NYRB)
Overall: 29-56 (Took a week off, now we're back to probably not being very good)
Monday, May 4, 2015
Weekly Predictions, MLS Week 10
Tuesday
San Jose Earthquakes 2 Houston Dynamo 1 - The Dynamo defense has allowed four goals in each of their last two matches and San Jose has lots of offensive weapons.
Wednesday
Real Salt Lake 0 LA Galaxy 0 - The Galaxy exercised some of their depth this past week against Colorado. I'd expect we'll see more of it in a midweek match against RSL.
Friday
New England Revolution 3 Orlando City SC 1 - The Revs are perfect when Charlie Davies starts. Don't expect the league's hottest team to slow down this week.
San Jose Earthquakes 1 Colorado Rapids 1 - The Rapids have six ties in nine matches. Smart money's on another draw.
Saturday
Chicago Fire 1 Real Salt Lake 0 - Look for Chicago to take advantage of Real Salt Lake playing two matches this week.
Portland Timbers 1 Montreal Impact 0 - The Impact are back? Injuries have taken their toll though and the Timbers are just starting to get healthy with the return of Diego Valeri.
DC United 1 Sporting Kansas City 0 - Bill Hamid and company are playing well right now. Sporting is all over the place.
Vancouver Whitecaps 3 Philadelphia Union 0 - The Union are struggling, look for Octavio Rivero to get back in the goals column.
Seattle Sounders 2 Columbus Crew 1 - The dynamic duo of Dempsey and Martins is on fire right now and I really thought Columbus would be playing better than they are.
FC Dallas 2 LA Galaxy 1 - Can the Galaxy slow down Castillo and company? I'm not sure they have THAT much depth.
Sunday
Toronto FC 3 Houston Dynamo 1 - Toronto is on the rise while the Dynamo are a sieve.
New York Red Bulls 3 New York City FC 2 - In the first match-up between the two New York clubs I see the Bulls coming out on top, but expect city to show more fight than they have lately.
Last Week: 3-7 (Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver-Portland)
Overall: 22-51 (Back to not being very good. Almost a halfway decent batting average though.)
San Jose Earthquakes 2 Houston Dynamo 1 - The Dynamo defense has allowed four goals in each of their last two matches and San Jose has lots of offensive weapons.
Wednesday
Real Salt Lake 0 LA Galaxy 0 - The Galaxy exercised some of their depth this past week against Colorado. I'd expect we'll see more of it in a midweek match against RSL.
Friday
New England Revolution 3 Orlando City SC 1 - The Revs are perfect when Charlie Davies starts. Don't expect the league's hottest team to slow down this week.
San Jose Earthquakes 1 Colorado Rapids 1 - The Rapids have six ties in nine matches. Smart money's on another draw.
Saturday
Chicago Fire 1 Real Salt Lake 0 - Look for Chicago to take advantage of Real Salt Lake playing two matches this week.
Portland Timbers 1 Montreal Impact 0 - The Impact are back? Injuries have taken their toll though and the Timbers are just starting to get healthy with the return of Diego Valeri.
DC United 1 Sporting Kansas City 0 - Bill Hamid and company are playing well right now. Sporting is all over the place.
Vancouver Whitecaps 3 Philadelphia Union 0 - The Union are struggling, look for Octavio Rivero to get back in the goals column.
Seattle Sounders 2 Columbus Crew 1 - The dynamic duo of Dempsey and Martins is on fire right now and I really thought Columbus would be playing better than they are.
FC Dallas 2 LA Galaxy 1 - Can the Galaxy slow down Castillo and company? I'm not sure they have THAT much depth.
Sunday
Toronto FC 3 Houston Dynamo 1 - Toronto is on the rise while the Dynamo are a sieve.
New York Red Bulls 3 New York City FC 2 - In the first match-up between the two New York clubs I see the Bulls coming out on top, but expect city to show more fight than they have lately.
Last Week: 3-7 (Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver-Portland)
Overall: 22-51 (Back to not being very good. Almost a halfway decent batting average though.)
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
MLS Weekly Predictions, Week 9
Wednesday
New York Red Bulls 2 Colorado Rapids 0 - New York's strength is in its midfield, and while Colorado is playing better lately, I don't know that they can hang with the likes of McCarty, Sam, Kljestan and Felipe.
Friday
Houston Dynamo 1 FC Dallas 1 - Fabián Castillo is going to be key in this match, but I don't see Houston's defense falling to pieces two weeks in a row. Dallas's defense on the other hand...
San Jose Earthquakes 2 Real Salt Lake 1 - Real Salt Lake is better than they showed this weekend against New England, but I'm a believer in San Jose, probably to a fault. Wondo is due to break out.
Saturday
Toronto FC 4 Philadelphia Union 2 - Toronto's undefeated when Jozy Altidore scores two goals. I'm betting he scores two more against the struggling Union.
Columbus Crew 2 DC United 1 - Columbus is heating up and DC United is due for a let down game. Look for Ethan Finlay and company to take advantage.
New York Red Bulls 1 New England Revolution 1 - An Eastern Conference Finals preview? The Revs are red hot, but the Red Bulls can't lose. Sounds like an even match-up.
LA Galaxy 1 Colorado Rapids 0 - San Penedo has bailed the Galaxy out a couple times already this season. Look for more of the same as they await the return of Robbie Keane and the arrival of Steven Gerrard.
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Portland Timbers 2 - Should be an exciting match with Darlington Nagbe and Octavio Rivero going toe-to-toe.
Sunday
Chicago Fire 2 Sporting Kansas City 1 - The Fire are on fire and Sporting struggles to put together complete efforts. Look for the Fire to make it four in a row.
Seattle Sounders 4 New York City FC 1 - City is running out of healthy bodies while the Sounders are back at full strength. Dempsey and Martins should run wild.
Last Week: 5-4 (Columbus, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Houston-Sporting KC)
Overall: 19-44 (Actually posted a winng record last week. You wouldn't know by looking at the overall record.)
New York Red Bulls 2 Colorado Rapids 0 - New York's strength is in its midfield, and while Colorado is playing better lately, I don't know that they can hang with the likes of McCarty, Sam, Kljestan and Felipe.
Friday
Houston Dynamo 1 FC Dallas 1 - Fabián Castillo is going to be key in this match, but I don't see Houston's defense falling to pieces two weeks in a row. Dallas's defense on the other hand...
San Jose Earthquakes 2 Real Salt Lake 1 - Real Salt Lake is better than they showed this weekend against New England, but I'm a believer in San Jose, probably to a fault. Wondo is due to break out.
Saturday
Toronto FC 4 Philadelphia Union 2 - Toronto's undefeated when Jozy Altidore scores two goals. I'm betting he scores two more against the struggling Union.
Columbus Crew 2 DC United 1 - Columbus is heating up and DC United is due for a let down game. Look for Ethan Finlay and company to take advantage.
New York Red Bulls 1 New England Revolution 1 - An Eastern Conference Finals preview? The Revs are red hot, but the Red Bulls can't lose. Sounds like an even match-up.
LA Galaxy 1 Colorado Rapids 0 - San Penedo has bailed the Galaxy out a couple times already this season. Look for more of the same as they await the return of Robbie Keane and the arrival of Steven Gerrard.
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Portland Timbers 2 - Should be an exciting match with Darlington Nagbe and Octavio Rivero going toe-to-toe.
Sunday
Chicago Fire 2 Sporting Kansas City 1 - The Fire are on fire and Sporting struggles to put together complete efforts. Look for the Fire to make it four in a row.
Seattle Sounders 4 New York City FC 1 - City is running out of healthy bodies while the Sounders are back at full strength. Dempsey and Martins should run wild.
Last Week: 5-4 (Columbus, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Houston-Sporting KC)
Overall: 19-44 (Actually posted a winng record last week. You wouldn't know by looking at the overall record.)
Monday, April 20, 2015
Weekly Predictions, MLS Week 8
Friday
Chicago Fire 2 New York City FC 1 - The Fire are well rested and City is still struggling to put the pieces together. Look for Harry Shipp and company to attack early and often.
FC Dallas 2 Colorado 1 - I don't know that Colorado can catch lightning in a bottle twice against Dallas. That 4-0 win was impressive, but it's a performance they've yet to duplicate this season against anyone.
Saturday
Real Salt Lake 0 New England Revolution 0 - Nick Rimando is stingy and New England still hasn't hit its stride offensively. Lee Nguyen has just one goal and one assist this season after scoring 18 with five helpers a year ago.
Columbus Crew 2 Philadelphia Union 1 - The Union are definitely a better team with John McCarthy between the sticks, but as we saw again on Sunday, this team is still susceptible to a late game collapse.
Houston Dynamo 1 Sporting Kansas City 1 - Houston hasn't surrendered more than a goal in any game this year. Seems unlikely they'll reverse that trend here.
Vancouver Whitecaps 1 DC United 0 - They Caps just keep finding ways to win and with DC struggling to put teams away, this looks like another golden opportunity for Octavio Rivero and company.
Sunday
New York Red Bulls 2 LA Galaxy 1 - The Red Bulls are the league's most complete team right now, a title that may shift to LA when Steven Gerrard arrives this summer. It ain't summer yet. Advantage Red Bulls.
Toronto FC 3 Orlando City SC 2 - At some point, Toronto is going to win. They are too good to keep losing. Sebastian Giovinco showed us a glimpse on Saturday night with a pair of late goals against Dallas, if he picks up where he left off, look out Orlando.
Seattle Sounders 2 Portland Timbers 1 - Seattle's getting healthier which is bad news for the rest of the Western Conference.
Last Week: 2-8 (Columbus, Seattle)
Overall: 14-40 (I should at least be able to pick 1 out of 3, right? Come on!!)
Chicago Fire 2 New York City FC 1 - The Fire are well rested and City is still struggling to put the pieces together. Look for Harry Shipp and company to attack early and often.
FC Dallas 2 Colorado 1 - I don't know that Colorado can catch lightning in a bottle twice against Dallas. That 4-0 win was impressive, but it's a performance they've yet to duplicate this season against anyone.
Saturday
Real Salt Lake 0 New England Revolution 0 - Nick Rimando is stingy and New England still hasn't hit its stride offensively. Lee Nguyen has just one goal and one assist this season after scoring 18 with five helpers a year ago.
Columbus Crew 2 Philadelphia Union 1 - The Union are definitely a better team with John McCarthy between the sticks, but as we saw again on Sunday, this team is still susceptible to a late game collapse.
Houston Dynamo 1 Sporting Kansas City 1 - Houston hasn't surrendered more than a goal in any game this year. Seems unlikely they'll reverse that trend here.
Vancouver Whitecaps 1 DC United 0 - They Caps just keep finding ways to win and with DC struggling to put teams away, this looks like another golden opportunity for Octavio Rivero and company.
Sunday
New York Red Bulls 2 LA Galaxy 1 - The Red Bulls are the league's most complete team right now, a title that may shift to LA when Steven Gerrard arrives this summer. It ain't summer yet. Advantage Red Bulls.
Toronto FC 3 Orlando City SC 2 - At some point, Toronto is going to win. They are too good to keep losing. Sebastian Giovinco showed us a glimpse on Saturday night with a pair of late goals against Dallas, if he picks up where he left off, look out Orlando.
Seattle Sounders 2 Portland Timbers 1 - Seattle's getting healthier which is bad news for the rest of the Western Conference.
Last Week: 2-8 (Columbus, Seattle)
Overall: 14-40 (I should at least be able to pick 1 out of 3, right? Come on!!)
Monday, April 13, 2015
Weekly Predictions, MLS Week 7
Thursday
New York City FC 2 Philadelphia Union 1 - Philly is making some positive changes as evidenced by their win last week, but I think City is getting tired of losing. At what point do they mix things up by throwing Khiry Shelton into the Starting XI?
Friday
New York Red Bulls 2 San Jose Earthquakes 2 - No Adam Jahn means Wondo goes back up top. I'm envisioning dueling braces between him and BWP. Dare to dream, right?
Saturday
Columbus Crew 3 Orlando City SC 1 - I keep waiting for the Crew to break out. The pulled off a couple big road draws last week, I'm thinking this week they walk away with three points at home.
Seattle Sounders 1 Colorado Rapids 0 - Colorado erupted for four goals last week against Seattle. I'm thinking fluke, let's see if they prove me wrong.
Sporting Kansas City 1 LA Galaxy 1 - I'm not sold on the Galaxy right now. That said, Sporting's offense has not impressed either with Graham Zusi sidelined and Dom Dwyer frustrated. Still, Benny Feilhaber leads the league in assists.
DC United 1 Houston Dynamo 0 - So far every DC game where they don't face the Red Bulls has ended with them winning 1-0. Sounds like a safe bet here considering Houston struggles to score and hasn't given up more than a goal in a match yet this year.
Toronto FC 3 FC Dallas 2 - Dallas has allowed seven goals in their last two matches. Toronto desperately needs to show some life. Sounds like a recipe for a much-needed win.
Real Salt Lake 1 Vancouver Whitecaps 1 - Octavio Rivero has only been held scoreless twice all year, but RSL hasn't lost yet.
Sunday
New England Revolution 0 Philadelphia Union 0 - The New England is a lot more potent when they start Charlie Davies. Will he get the call this week?
New York City FC 2 Portland Timbers 2 - The Timbers played better than the result they got last weekend, but this is a big match for both teams. Look for David Villa and Darlington Nagbe to elevate their games for their respective clubs.
Last Week: 3-7 (Vancouver-Columbus, New England-Columbus, Houston)
Overall: 12-32 (I guarantee I'll get one match right a week... maybe...)
New York City FC 2 Philadelphia Union 1 - Philly is making some positive changes as evidenced by their win last week, but I think City is getting tired of losing. At what point do they mix things up by throwing Khiry Shelton into the Starting XI?
Friday
New York Red Bulls 2 San Jose Earthquakes 2 - No Adam Jahn means Wondo goes back up top. I'm envisioning dueling braces between him and BWP. Dare to dream, right?
Saturday
Columbus Crew 3 Orlando City SC 1 - I keep waiting for the Crew to break out. The pulled off a couple big road draws last week, I'm thinking this week they walk away with three points at home.
Seattle Sounders 1 Colorado Rapids 0 - Colorado erupted for four goals last week against Seattle. I'm thinking fluke, let's see if they prove me wrong.
Sporting Kansas City 1 LA Galaxy 1 - I'm not sold on the Galaxy right now. That said, Sporting's offense has not impressed either with Graham Zusi sidelined and Dom Dwyer frustrated. Still, Benny Feilhaber leads the league in assists.
DC United 1 Houston Dynamo 0 - So far every DC game where they don't face the Red Bulls has ended with them winning 1-0. Sounds like a safe bet here considering Houston struggles to score and hasn't given up more than a goal in a match yet this year.
Toronto FC 3 FC Dallas 2 - Dallas has allowed seven goals in their last two matches. Toronto desperately needs to show some life. Sounds like a recipe for a much-needed win.
Real Salt Lake 1 Vancouver Whitecaps 1 - Octavio Rivero has only been held scoreless twice all year, but RSL hasn't lost yet.
Sunday
New England Revolution 0 Philadelphia Union 0 - The New England is a lot more potent when they start Charlie Davies. Will he get the call this week?
New York City FC 2 Portland Timbers 2 - The Timbers played better than the result they got last weekend, but this is a big match for both teams. Look for David Villa and Darlington Nagbe to elevate their games for their respective clubs.
Last Week: 3-7 (Vancouver-Columbus, New England-Columbus, Houston)
Overall: 12-32 (I guarantee I'll get one match right a week... maybe...)
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
MLS Week 6 Predictions
Wednesday
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Columbus Crew 2 - I'm standing by my decision to pick the Crew to win the East so at some point they need to start earning points.
Friday
FC Dallas 2 Colorado Rapids 0 - I'm going to go out on a limb and say Colorado isn't going to break their scoreless streak against Dallas.
Saturday
New England Revolution 1 Columbus Crew 1 - I'd love to say the Crew are going to be able to exact revenge for their playoff defeat, but playing two games this week isn't going to help them.
New York City FC 2 Philadelphia Union 1 - The Union have to be gutted after this weekend's loss to Sporting. Their defense has a lot of holes which I believe City has the weapons to exploit.
New York Red Bulls 1 DC United 0 - This was the game of the week just a few weeks ago. The only difference now is that DC is starting to get healthy.
Houston Dynamo 1 Montreal Impact 0 - All the Impact are going to care about is winning tonight's Champions League showdown against Alajuelense. This will work in Houston's favor.
Real Salt Lake 1 Sporting Kansas City 0 - Rimando and company are still unbeaten, and Sporting's still pretty inconsistent. Advantage RSL.
Vancouver 3 San Jose 3 - So many talented offensive players on both sides, why not a shootout? That said, it will probably end up 1-0 Caps.
Sunday
Portland Timbers 2 Orlando City 1 - Portland is high on confidence after knocking off FC Dallas. Orlando City is linked to Chicharito, but he won't help them on Sunday.
Seattle Sounders 4 LA Galaxy 1 - You think the Sounders won't get up for this game? LA's playing poorly, and Seattle will take advantage with Oba and Deuce leading the charge.
Last Week: 2-6 (Seattle, Sporting KC)
Overall: 9-25 (You'd think at some point I'd start accidentally getting some of these correct)
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Columbus Crew 2 - I'm standing by my decision to pick the Crew to win the East so at some point they need to start earning points.
Friday
FC Dallas 2 Colorado Rapids 0 - I'm going to go out on a limb and say Colorado isn't going to break their scoreless streak against Dallas.
Saturday
New England Revolution 1 Columbus Crew 1 - I'd love to say the Crew are going to be able to exact revenge for their playoff defeat, but playing two games this week isn't going to help them.
New York City FC 2 Philadelphia Union 1 - The Union have to be gutted after this weekend's loss to Sporting. Their defense has a lot of holes which I believe City has the weapons to exploit.
New York Red Bulls 1 DC United 0 - This was the game of the week just a few weeks ago. The only difference now is that DC is starting to get healthy.
Houston Dynamo 1 Montreal Impact 0 - All the Impact are going to care about is winning tonight's Champions League showdown against Alajuelense. This will work in Houston's favor.
Real Salt Lake 1 Sporting Kansas City 0 - Rimando and company are still unbeaten, and Sporting's still pretty inconsistent. Advantage RSL.
Vancouver 3 San Jose 3 - So many talented offensive players on both sides, why not a shootout? That said, it will probably end up 1-0 Caps.
Sunday
Portland Timbers 2 Orlando City 1 - Portland is high on confidence after knocking off FC Dallas. Orlando City is linked to Chicharito, but he won't help them on Sunday.
Seattle Sounders 4 LA Galaxy 1 - You think the Sounders won't get up for this game? LA's playing poorly, and Seattle will take advantage with Oba and Deuce leading the charge.
Last Week: 2-6 (Seattle, Sporting KC)
Overall: 9-25 (You'd think at some point I'd start accidentally getting some of these correct)
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
MLS Week 5 Predictions
Friday
DC United 1 Orlando City SC 1 - Kaka is starting to get things going, but Orlando City still has things to fix before they become true competitors in the East.
Saturday
Toronto FC 2 Chicago Fire 1 - Toronto needs this win badly, and I have to think that their veteran leadership will make sure they get it.
New England Revolution 0 Colorado Rapids 0 - Hard to bet against a 0-0 tie with New England's attack struggling and Colorado having reeled off three straight scoreless draws.
Seattle Sounders 1 Houston Dynamo 0 - These are the kinds of games that we've become accustomed to seeing Seattle win. Even short-handed, they should be more than the Dynamo can handle.
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 LA Galaxy 2 - I don't see the Galaxy losing two in a row, but I don't see them playing well enough to knock off red-hot Vancouver.
FC Dallas 2 Portland Timbers 1 - Portland struggled to slow down Vancouver's offense, and Dallas's attack is far more dynamic. Darlington Nagbe will make sure Chris Seitz and the Dallas D doesn't get a fourth shutout in five matches.
Sunday
San Jose Earthquakes 2 Real Salt Lake 2 - RSL hasn't looked unbeatable, but here they are in Week 5 without a loss. Betting Wondo gets another goal closer to 100 here.
Sporting Kansas City 2 Philadelphia Union 0 - I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this is where Dom Dwyer gets his first goal of the season. Philadelphia just needs help and they're not going to find it here.
Last Week: 2-8 (DC United, Colorado-Houston)
Overall: 7-19 (I am NOT good at this...)
DC United 1 Orlando City SC 1 - Kaka is starting to get things going, but Orlando City still has things to fix before they become true competitors in the East.
Saturday
Toronto FC 2 Chicago Fire 1 - Toronto needs this win badly, and I have to think that their veteran leadership will make sure they get it.
New England Revolution 0 Colorado Rapids 0 - Hard to bet against a 0-0 tie with New England's attack struggling and Colorado having reeled off three straight scoreless draws.
Seattle Sounders 1 Houston Dynamo 0 - These are the kinds of games that we've become accustomed to seeing Seattle win. Even short-handed, they should be more than the Dynamo can handle.
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 LA Galaxy 2 - I don't see the Galaxy losing two in a row, but I don't see them playing well enough to knock off red-hot Vancouver.
FC Dallas 2 Portland Timbers 1 - Portland struggled to slow down Vancouver's offense, and Dallas's attack is far more dynamic. Darlington Nagbe will make sure Chris Seitz and the Dallas D doesn't get a fourth shutout in five matches.
Sunday
San Jose Earthquakes 2 Real Salt Lake 2 - RSL hasn't looked unbeatable, but here they are in Week 5 without a loss. Betting Wondo gets another goal closer to 100 here.
Sporting Kansas City 2 Philadelphia Union 0 - I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this is where Dom Dwyer gets his first goal of the season. Philadelphia just needs help and they're not going to find it here.
Last Week: 2-8 (DC United, Colorado-Houston)
Overall: 7-19 (I am NOT good at this...)
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
MLS Week 4 Predictions
Saturday
San Jose Earthquakes 2 New England Revolution 1 - New England has to figure out a way to score at some point, don't they?
Montreal Impact 1 Orlando City SC 0 - Orlando's going to have trouble fielding a team due to international duty and their offense has been ineffective thus far this season. Montreal just needs to get through this match without suffering any more injuries.
New York City FC 2 Sporting Kansas City 1 - Can Sporting's rag-tag backline stop David Villa? I have my doubts.
DC United 1 LA Galaxy 0 - With Keane and Zardes both on international duty, it will be tough for LA to score goals against Bill Hamid. Well, unless Edson Buddle turns back the clock.
Columbus Crew 2 New York Red Bulls 2 - I expect this to be a wild one with both sides lighting up the scoreboard. If last weekend was any indication, Sacha Kljestan is going to be a big factor this season.
Vancouver Whitecaps 1 Portland Timbers 1 - It would appear that Portland's trying to break the Fire's record for draws set last year.
Colorado Rapids 0 Houston Dynamo 0 - So far Colorado's defense is keeping them in matches. With Houston not exactly an offensive juggernaut, I see this trend continuing.
FC Dallas 3 Seattle Sounders 1 - This is a HUGE match, but with Clint Dempsey out, the edge has to go to the hottest team in the league.
Sunday
Chicago Fire 0 Philadelphia Union 0 - This is the game of the week? Ugh. Chicago should get their first point of the season.
Toronto FC 3 Real Salt Lake 0 - No Jozy? No Bradley? No Rimando? I smell a Giovinco hat trick. Just playing a hunch.
Last Week: 3-5 (Dallas, Vancouver, San Jose)
Overall: 5-11
San Jose Earthquakes 2 New England Revolution 1 - New England has to figure out a way to score at some point, don't they?
Montreal Impact 1 Orlando City SC 0 - Orlando's going to have trouble fielding a team due to international duty and their offense has been ineffective thus far this season. Montreal just needs to get through this match without suffering any more injuries.
New York City FC 2 Sporting Kansas City 1 - Can Sporting's rag-tag backline stop David Villa? I have my doubts.
DC United 1 LA Galaxy 0 - With Keane and Zardes both on international duty, it will be tough for LA to score goals against Bill Hamid. Well, unless Edson Buddle turns back the clock.
Columbus Crew 2 New York Red Bulls 2 - I expect this to be a wild one with both sides lighting up the scoreboard. If last weekend was any indication, Sacha Kljestan is going to be a big factor this season.
Vancouver Whitecaps 1 Portland Timbers 1 - It would appear that Portland's trying to break the Fire's record for draws set last year.
Colorado Rapids 0 Houston Dynamo 0 - So far Colorado's defense is keeping them in matches. With Houston not exactly an offensive juggernaut, I see this trend continuing.
FC Dallas 3 Seattle Sounders 1 - This is a HUGE match, but with Clint Dempsey out, the edge has to go to the hottest team in the league.
Sunday
Chicago Fire 0 Philadelphia Union 0 - This is the game of the week? Ugh. Chicago should get their first point of the season.
Toronto FC 3 Real Salt Lake 0 - No Jozy? No Bradley? No Rimando? I smell a Giovinco hat trick. Just playing a hunch.
Last Week: 3-5 (Dallas, Vancouver, San Jose)
Overall: 5-11
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
MLS Week 3 Predictions
Friday
FC Dallas 2 Philadelphia 1 - With Blas Perez and Fabian Castillo in form, FC Dallas is looking like the best team in the league right now. Philadelphia has picked up points in each of its first two matches, but this will be a tough one for them.
Saturday
New England 3 Montreal 1 - New England's too good a team to lose three straight matches to start the season, right? Plus Montreal has a Champions League match on Wednesday so they're going to be gassed.
New York City FC 1 Colorado 0 - Colorado turned in a shutout in Week 1, but they didn't face David Villa that week.
Vancouver 1 Orlando City 0 - Orlando's defense has been solid through two matches, but I have questions about their offense. Where's Bryan Rochez??
Portland 2 Sporting KC 1 - Portland has been an early season surprise (to me at least) shutting down Real Salt Lake, and then just missing three points against LA. Sporting, meanwhile, has been in a tailspin since midseason last year. They'll pull out of it, but not this week.
LA Galaxy 1 Houston 0 - Tyler Deric is off to a fine start this season (minus the own goal versus Orlando), but LA just has too many weapons.
Sunday
DC United 1 New York Red Bulls 0 - Hard to bet against Bill Hamid and company when the Red Bulls haven't shown they can adjust to not having Thierry Henry.
San Jose 3 Chicago 0 - I'm a believer in the Quakes. And Chicago has arguably been the worst team in the league through two weeks. They'll get better, but it will take time for the team to gel with all the new pieces.
Last Week: 2-6 (Dallas, Vancouver)
Overall: 2-6
FC Dallas 2 Philadelphia 1 - With Blas Perez and Fabian Castillo in form, FC Dallas is looking like the best team in the league right now. Philadelphia has picked up points in each of its first two matches, but this will be a tough one for them.
Saturday
New England 3 Montreal 1 - New England's too good a team to lose three straight matches to start the season, right? Plus Montreal has a Champions League match on Wednesday so they're going to be gassed.
New York City FC 1 Colorado 0 - Colorado turned in a shutout in Week 1, but they didn't face David Villa that week.
Vancouver 1 Orlando City 0 - Orlando's defense has been solid through two matches, but I have questions about their offense. Where's Bryan Rochez??
Portland 2 Sporting KC 1 - Portland has been an early season surprise (to me at least) shutting down Real Salt Lake, and then just missing three points against LA. Sporting, meanwhile, has been in a tailspin since midseason last year. They'll pull out of it, but not this week.
LA Galaxy 1 Houston 0 - Tyler Deric is off to a fine start this season (minus the own goal versus Orlando), but LA just has too many weapons.
Sunday
DC United 1 New York Red Bulls 0 - Hard to bet against Bill Hamid and company when the Red Bulls haven't shown they can adjust to not having Thierry Henry.
San Jose 3 Chicago 0 - I'm a believer in the Quakes. And Chicago has arguably been the worst team in the league through two weeks. They'll get better, but it will take time for the team to gel with all the new pieces.
Last Week: 2-6 (Dallas, Vancouver)
Overall: 2-6
Thursday, March 12, 2015
MLS Week 2 Predictions
Here's a list of predictions for this week's matches, because why not?
Friday
Houston 0 Orlando 0 - Tyler Deric was sensational for Houston in Week 1 and the Dynamo's veteran core proved to still have some gas left in the tank. Orlando meanwhile is still working out some kinks, so I see City fans waiting a bit longer before they see their first win.
Saturday
Vancouver 2 Chicago 1 - The Caps looked a little rough around the edges in Week 1, but the Fire have a ton of new faces and are still learning how to play together. They'll look better this week, but it won't be enough against a superior opponent.
Toronto 2 Columbus 2 - I picked Columbus to win the East this year, and to do so they're going to have to hang with teams like Toronto. The Red Menace looked imposing last week and will be a tough go for almost anyone in the league right now.
FC Dallas 1 Sporting KC 0 - Sporting will be without Matt Besler this week and Dallas, while under the radar, is going to make a legitimate push for the Supporter's Shield. Dallas wins at home here in a tight one.
Real Salt Lake 1 Philadelphia 0 - Nick Rimando's riding a hot streak, and Real is due to score this week. Bad news for the Union.
Seattle 3 San Jose 2 - I have San Jose as my sleeper this year, but Seattle looked SO GOOD last weekend against New England that it's impossible to pick against them. Sounders in a barn burner.
Sunday
New York City FC 1 New England 1 - With all due respect to Lee Nguyen, the Revs need Jermaine Jones. David Villa was quiet against Orlando, I see him being louder here.
LA Galaxy 1 Portland 0 - Portland was surprisingly competitive in Week 1 despite all of their injuries. I think the duo of Zardes and Keane will be too much for them though.
Friday
Houston 0 Orlando 0 - Tyler Deric was sensational for Houston in Week 1 and the Dynamo's veteran core proved to still have some gas left in the tank. Orlando meanwhile is still working out some kinks, so I see City fans waiting a bit longer before they see their first win.
Saturday
Vancouver 2 Chicago 1 - The Caps looked a little rough around the edges in Week 1, but the Fire have a ton of new faces and are still learning how to play together. They'll look better this week, but it won't be enough against a superior opponent.
Toronto 2 Columbus 2 - I picked Columbus to win the East this year, and to do so they're going to have to hang with teams like Toronto. The Red Menace looked imposing last week and will be a tough go for almost anyone in the league right now.
FC Dallas 1 Sporting KC 0 - Sporting will be without Matt Besler this week and Dallas, while under the radar, is going to make a legitimate push for the Supporter's Shield. Dallas wins at home here in a tight one.
Real Salt Lake 1 Philadelphia 0 - Nick Rimando's riding a hot streak, and Real is due to score this week. Bad news for the Union.
Seattle 3 San Jose 2 - I have San Jose as my sleeper this year, but Seattle looked SO GOOD last weekend against New England that it's impossible to pick against them. Sounders in a barn burner.
Sunday
New York City FC 1 New England 1 - With all due respect to Lee Nguyen, the Revs need Jermaine Jones. David Villa was quiet against Orlando, I see him being louder here.
LA Galaxy 1 Portland 0 - Portland was surprisingly competitive in Week 1 despite all of their injuries. I think the duo of Zardes and Keane will be too much for them though.
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