Despite the absence of mainstays Clint Dempsey, Omar Gonzalez, Matt Besler and Jozy Altidore, nine MLSers still got picked up for the U.S. Men's National Team's upcoming trip to Europe where they'll face off against Germany and the Netherlands. Here's a look at the nine:
Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) - 5 shutouts in 12 apps for RSL, 21 CAPs for USMNT
Brad Evans (Seattle) - 13 apps for SEA, 1 goal in 18 CAPs for USMNT
Brek Shea (Orlando City) - 1 assist in 11 apps for OCSC, 4 goals in 32 CAPs for USMNT
Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake) - 1 assist in 14 apps for RSL, 1 goal in 43 CAPs for USMNT
Michael Bradley (Toronto) - 1 goal, 2 assists in 10 apps for TOR, 13 goals in 96 CAPs for USMNT
Mix Diskerud (New York City FC) - 1 goal in 11 apps for NYCFC, 5 goals in 28 CAPs for USMNT
Jermaine Jones (New England) - 9 apps for NE, 3 goals in 50 CAPs for USMNT
Juan Agudelo (New England) - 4 goals, 2 assists in 14 apps for NE, 3 goals in 19 CAPs for USMNT
Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy) - 3 goals in 14 apps for LA, 5 CAPs for USMNT
And the rest of the U.S. roster:
GK - Brad Guzan (Aston Villa)
GK - William Yarbrough (Club León)
DEF - Ventura Alvarado (Club América)
DEF - John Brooks (Hertha Berlin)
DEF - Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt)
DEF - Michael Orozco (Puebla)
DEF - DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham Hotspur)
MID - Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC)
MID - Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
MID - Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt)
MID - Danny Williams (Reading)
FWD - Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar)
FWD - Bobby Wood (Erzgebirge Aue)
Sunday, May 31, 2015
MLS SuperDraft Rookie Stats Through May
Here's a look at your MLS Superdraftees who've seen MLS action in 2015:
1 - Cyle Larin (Orlando City) - 10 apps, 8 starts, 664 mins, 22 shots, 4 goals
2 - Khiry Shelton (New York City FC) - 12 apps, 6 starts, 704 mins, 12 shots, 1 goal, 1 assist
3 - Romario Williams (Montreal) - 1 app, 6 mins
4 - Fatai Alashe (San Jose) - 10 apps, 9 starts, 758 mins, 5 shots, 1 goal, 3 yellows
7 - Matt Polster (Chicago) - 11 apps, 10 starts, 884 mins, 6 shots, 3 yellows
8 - Zach Steinberger (Houston) - 2 apps, 28 mins, 1 shot
9 - Clement Simonin (Toronto FC) - 1 app, 1 start, 90 mins, 1 shot, 1 yellow
10 - Connor Hallisey (Sporting KC) - 5 apps, 116 mins, 2 shots, 1 assist
12 - Saad Abdul-Salaam (Sporting KC) - 3 apps, 40 mins, 1 shot
13 - Tim Parker (Vancouver) - 2 apps, 1 start, 92 mins
14 - Axel Sjöberg (Colorado) - 8 apps, 8 starts, 720 mins, 5 shots, 2 yellows
16 - Cristian Roldan (Seattle) - 9 apps, 4 starts, 314 mins, 4 shots, 1 yellow
17 - Miguel Aguilar (DC United) - 8 apps, 2 starts, 218 mins, 2 shots
20 - Amadou Dia (Sporting KC) - 9 apps, 5 starts, 506 mins, 3 shots, 1 yellow
21 - Ignacio Maganto (LA Galaxy) - 7 apps, 5 starts, 414 mins, 8 shots, 1 goal, 1 assist
23 - Connor Brandt - New York City FC - 1 app, 9 mins
36 - Rob Lovejoy (Houston) - 11 apps, 1 start, 221 mins, 5 shots, 1 goal, 1 assist
40 - Oniel Fisher (Seattle) - 1 app, 4 mins
45 - Cameron Porter (Montreal) - 2 apps, 1 start, 39 mins, 1 shot
67 - Dominique Badji (Colorado) - 9 apps, 6 starts, 492 mins, 12 shots, 1 goal, 1 yellow
71 - Raymond Lee (Philadelphia) - 1 app, 12 mins
With the MLS debuts of Saad Abdul-Salaam, Tim Parker, Connor Brandt and Ignacio Maganto this past month, the total of 2015 SuperDraftees to see the field this season jumps up to 21. Cyle Larin took the league by storm in May scoring 3 more goals, easily leading all rookies. Here's a look at the rest of your leaders in various categories:
Appearances: Khiry Shelton (NYCFC) - 12
Starts: Matt Polster (Chicago) - 10
Minutes: Matt Polster (Chicago) - 884
Shots: Cyle Larin (Orlando City) - 22
Goals: Cyle Larin (Orlando City) - 4
Assists: Khiry Shelton (NYCFC), Rob Lovejoy (Houston), Connor Hallisey (Sporting KC), Ignacio Maganto (LA Galaxy) - 1
Yellow Cards: Matt Polster (Chicago), Fatai Alashe (San Jose) - 3
1 - Cyle Larin (Orlando City) - 10 apps, 8 starts, 664 mins, 22 shots, 4 goals
2 - Khiry Shelton (New York City FC) - 12 apps, 6 starts, 704 mins, 12 shots, 1 goal, 1 assist
3 - Romario Williams (Montreal) - 1 app, 6 mins
4 - Fatai Alashe (San Jose) - 10 apps, 9 starts, 758 mins, 5 shots, 1 goal, 3 yellows
7 - Matt Polster (Chicago) - 11 apps, 10 starts, 884 mins, 6 shots, 3 yellows
8 - Zach Steinberger (Houston) - 2 apps, 28 mins, 1 shot
9 - Clement Simonin (Toronto FC) - 1 app, 1 start, 90 mins, 1 shot, 1 yellow
10 - Connor Hallisey (Sporting KC) - 5 apps, 116 mins, 2 shots, 1 assist
12 - Saad Abdul-Salaam (Sporting KC) - 3 apps, 40 mins, 1 shot
13 - Tim Parker (Vancouver) - 2 apps, 1 start, 92 mins
14 - Axel Sjöberg (Colorado) - 8 apps, 8 starts, 720 mins, 5 shots, 2 yellows
16 - Cristian Roldan (Seattle) - 9 apps, 4 starts, 314 mins, 4 shots, 1 yellow
17 - Miguel Aguilar (DC United) - 8 apps, 2 starts, 218 mins, 2 shots
20 - Amadou Dia (Sporting KC) - 9 apps, 5 starts, 506 mins, 3 shots, 1 yellow
21 - Ignacio Maganto (LA Galaxy) - 7 apps, 5 starts, 414 mins, 8 shots, 1 goal, 1 assist
23 - Connor Brandt - New York City FC - 1 app, 9 mins
36 - Rob Lovejoy (Houston) - 11 apps, 1 start, 221 mins, 5 shots, 1 goal, 1 assist
40 - Oniel Fisher (Seattle) - 1 app, 4 mins
45 - Cameron Porter (Montreal) - 2 apps, 1 start, 39 mins, 1 shot
67 - Dominique Badji (Colorado) - 9 apps, 6 starts, 492 mins, 12 shots, 1 goal, 1 yellow
71 - Raymond Lee (Philadelphia) - 1 app, 12 mins
With the MLS debuts of Saad Abdul-Salaam, Tim Parker, Connor Brandt and Ignacio Maganto this past month, the total of 2015 SuperDraftees to see the field this season jumps up to 21. Cyle Larin took the league by storm in May scoring 3 more goals, easily leading all rookies. Here's a look at the rest of your leaders in various categories:
Appearances: Khiry Shelton (NYCFC) - 12
Starts: Matt Polster (Chicago) - 10
Minutes: Matt Polster (Chicago) - 884
Shots: Cyle Larin (Orlando City) - 22
Goals: Cyle Larin (Orlando City) - 4
Assists: Khiry Shelton (NYCFC), Rob Lovejoy (Houston), Connor Hallisey (Sporting KC), Ignacio Maganto (LA Galaxy) - 1
Yellow Cards: Matt Polster (Chicago), Fatai Alashe (San Jose) - 3
MLS SuperDraft Rookie Watch, Week 13
Busy week for the rookie class as 8 different members got starting nods including 2 apiece for Seattle's Cristian Roldan and LA's Ignacio Maganto. Maganto responded with a goal and an assist against New England on Sunday night and was the only rookie to score this week. Sporting's Connor Hallisey made his first start of the season and had a nifty assist in their 4-0 rout of FC Dallas. In U.S. Open Cup action, Andy Craven and Sidney Rivera both bagged goals for their respective USL sides. Finally, San Jose's Fatai Alashe scored in the U.S. U-23s' loss to Costa Rica in the Toulon Tournament. Here's a rundown of all the action:
1 - Cyle Larin - Orlando City - Started vs Columbus, 72 mins, 5 shots
2 - Khiry Shelton - New York City FC - Appeared as sub vs Houston, 32 mins
7 - Matt Polster - Chicago - Started vs Montreal, 80 mins
10 - Connor Hallisey - Sporting KC - Started vs FC Dallas, 65 mins, 1 shot, 1 assist
12 - Saad Abdul-Salaam - Sporting KC - Appeared as sub vs FC Dallas, 7 mins, 1 shot
14 - Axel Sjöberg - Colorado - Started vs Portland, 90 mins, yellow card
16 - Cristian Roldan - Seattle - Started vs Colorado, 70 mins, 2 shots
16 - Cristian Roldan - Seattle - Started vs NYRB, 64 mins, 1 shot
17 - Miguel Aguilar - DC United - Started vs Portland, 85 mins
17 - Miguel Aguilar - DC United - Appeared as sub vs Philadelphia, 15 mins
20 - Amadou Dia - Sporting KC - Started vs FC Dallas, 90 mins
21 - Ignacio Maganto - LA Galaxy - Started vs RSL, 90 mins, 3 shots
21 - Ignacio Maganto - LA Galaxy - Started vs New England, 90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist
36 - Rob Lovejoy - Houston - Appeared as sub vs NYCFC, 12 mins
U.S. Open Cup
48 - Andy Craven - Seattle - Sounders 2 (USL) vs Portland Timbers 2, 1 goal (2)
63 - Sidney Rivera - Orlando City - Lousville FC (USL) vs Indy Eleven, 1 goal
National Team Duty
4 - Fatai Alashe - San Jose - Scored for U.S. U-23s vs Costa Rica
1 - Cyle Larin - Orlando City - Started vs Columbus, 72 mins, 5 shots
2 - Khiry Shelton - New York City FC - Appeared as sub vs Houston, 32 mins
7 - Matt Polster - Chicago - Started vs Montreal, 80 mins
10 - Connor Hallisey - Sporting KC - Started vs FC Dallas, 65 mins, 1 shot, 1 assist
12 - Saad Abdul-Salaam - Sporting KC - Appeared as sub vs FC Dallas, 7 mins, 1 shot
14 - Axel Sjöberg - Colorado - Started vs Portland, 90 mins, yellow card
16 - Cristian Roldan - Seattle - Started vs Colorado, 70 mins, 2 shots
16 - Cristian Roldan - Seattle - Started vs NYRB, 64 mins, 1 shot
17 - Miguel Aguilar - DC United - Started vs Portland, 85 mins
17 - Miguel Aguilar - DC United - Appeared as sub vs Philadelphia, 15 mins
20 - Amadou Dia - Sporting KC - Started vs FC Dallas, 90 mins
21 - Ignacio Maganto - LA Galaxy - Started vs RSL, 90 mins, 3 shots
21 - Ignacio Maganto - LA Galaxy - Started vs New England, 90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist
36 - Rob Lovejoy - Houston - Appeared as sub vs NYCFC, 12 mins
U.S. Open Cup
48 - Andy Craven - Seattle - Sounders 2 (USL) vs Portland Timbers 2, 1 goal (2)
63 - Sidney Rivera - Orlando City - Lousville FC (USL) vs Indy Eleven, 1 goal
National Team Duty
4 - Fatai Alashe - San Jose - Scored for U.S. U-23s vs Costa Rica
Lionel Messi is Amazing
I know I claim this to be an MLS/USA blog, but this was just too good to pass up. In the Copa del Rey Final, Lionel Messi scored one of the most ridiculous individual effort goals that you will EVER see. Here's the highlights, enjoy!
Saturday, May 30, 2015
U.S. U-20s Open World Cup with Win
The U.S. U-20s fell behind early, but rallied for a 2-1 win over Myanmar in their World Cup Opener. After going down in the first ten minutes, the U.S. equalized on a goal from Maki Tall (Red Star F.C., France Ligue 2) following a set piece. Then shortly after half time they took the lead for good on a goal from Emerson Hyndman (Fulham, England). The match featured appearances from a number of MLS players including starters Matt Miazga (New York Red Bulls), Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Marky Delgado (Toronto FC), Jordan Allen (Real Salt Lake) and substitutes Tommy Thompson (San Jose) and Bradford Jamieson IV (LA Galaxy). Next up for the U.S. is a match against host nation New Zealand on June 2nd. New Zealand drew with the Ukraine 0-0 in their opener.
U.S. Open Cup Preview
In a few short weeks, MLS clubs will enter the U.S. Open Cup. Here's a rundown of the 16 Round 4 matches that will kick off on June 16th.
6/16
Philadelphia Union vs Rochester Rhinos (USL)
The Rhinos are New England's USL affiliate. The reached the fourth round by defeating the GBFC Thunder 1-0, and the Harrisburg City Islanders 3-1 in extra time. They've been lead by Jamaicans Kenardo Forbes and Asani Samuels, both of whom have two goals in the tournament.
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)
After falling behind 1-0 in the 87th minute against Chattanooga FC, Atlanta rallied behind a penalty by Sierra Leonean striker Shaka Bangura and an extra time winner from Jaime Chavez to advance. Atlanta knocked Real Salt Lake and Colorado out of the tournament in 2014 before falling to Chicago in the quarterfinals. Chavez scored three goals in last year's tournament.
Sporting Kansas City vs Saint Louis F.C. (USL)
Saint Louis is the Chicago Fire's USL affiliate. Their roster features former MLS defender Brandon Barklage and they recently knocked out Miguel Ibarra's Minnesota United FC on penalties in the tournament's third round. Their leading scorer in the tournament is Bryan Gaul, the 19th overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft who spent two seasons with the LA Galaxy.
Chicago Fire vs Louisville City FC (USL)
Louisville is Orlando City's USL affiliate. They advanced to the fourth round by defeating Lansing United 1-0 and the Indy Eleven 2-0. They're lead by former U.S. youth national teamer, Conor Shanosky and striker Sidney Rivera, the 63rd overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft.
FC Dallas vs Oklahoma City Energy (USL)
Oklahoma City is coached by former Sporting KC goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen, and not coincidentally they're Sporting's USL affiliate. Striker Kyle Greig leads the team with two goals in the tournament.
Colorado Rapids vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks (USL)
Coached by former U.S. National Teamer Steve Trittschuh, an MLS original, the Switchbacks are one of the few USL clubs without an MLS affiliation. That said, they do have Houston's Taylor Hunter, the 49th overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on loan with them. Northern Irish Striker Martin Maybin leads the team with two goals in the tournament.
Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders FC 2 (USL)
The Sounders USL farm team is loaded with talent including MLS prospects Aaron Kovar, Andy Craven and Victor Mansaray. Craven already has two goals in the tournament while teammate, Argentine midfielder Pablo Rossi, has three. Seattle dispatched their rivals, Portland Timbers 2 in extra time in round 3.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Sacramento Republic (USL)
Coached by soccer legend Preki, Sacramento won the 2014 USL Championship in their inaugural season and now they'll face their MLS parent club, San Jose. Sacramento's roster features the tournament's leading scorer, Northern Irish striker Thomas Stewart, former MLS striker and current captain Justin Braun, 2015 MLS SuperDraftee Cameron Iwasa, and former Seattle Sounders striker David Estrada. Sacramento has scored 11 goals so far in the tournament led by hat tricks from Stewart and Bosnian-American striker Adnan Gabeljic, a second round pick (38) by Sporting KC in 2014.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers
The only match-up between two MLS teams in the fourth round features two of the league's biggest rivals.
6/17
Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) vs DC United
The Riverhounds are another USL side without an affiliation with MLS. They have yet to be scored upon in advancing to the fourth round of the tournament and are led by two goals from English midfielder Rob Vincent.
Richmond Kickers (USL) vs Columbus Crew
DC United's USL affiliate has outscored its opponents 5-0 on its way to the tournament's fourth round. Former MLSer David Yeisley (38th overall pick, 2010 MLS SuperDraft) leads the team with a pair of goals.
New York Cosmos (NASL) vs New York City FC
With a roster bolstered by former MLSers Hunter Freeman, Carlos Mendes, Danny Szetela, and Adam Moffat, U.S. Youth International Haji Wright, and Spanish legend Raúl, the Cosmos are looking to build on there 2014 success that saw them knock out the Red Bulls 3-0.
Charleston Battery (USL) vs Orlando City SC
The Battery are the USL affiliate of the Houston Dynamo. The Battery reached the tournament semifinals back in 2004 and lost in the finals in 2008 when they defeated the Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas and the Seattle Sounders before falling to DC United.
New England Revolution vs Charlotte Independence (USL)
Affiliated with the Colorado Rapids, the Independence got a hat trick from Polish striker Thomas Zahorski in the second round before upsetting the Carolina RealHawks 1-0 in the third round. The Independence roster also includes former MLSer Ryan Finley, a runner-up for the 2012 Herman Trophy and the 9th overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.
Houston Dynamo vs Austin Aztex (USL)
The Aztex are the Columbus Crew's USL affiliate. The Aztex roster includes former MLSers Kris Tyrpak and Adam Bedell, and Crew draft pick Kalen Ryden (69th overall). The Aztex have won both of their matches by a score of 2-0.
LA Galaxy vs PSA Elite (USASA)
The only club remaining from the first round of the tournament, PSA Elite is an amateur soccer club based in Irvine, California. They defeated the Golden State Misioneros 7-1 in the first round, the Orange County Blues 2-1 in the second round, and the Ventura County Fusion 2-1 in the third round. They're lead by Mats Bjurman's three goals.
6/16
Philadelphia Union vs Rochester Rhinos (USL)
The Rhinos are New England's USL affiliate. The reached the fourth round by defeating the GBFC Thunder 1-0, and the Harrisburg City Islanders 3-1 in extra time. They've been lead by Jamaicans Kenardo Forbes and Asani Samuels, both of whom have two goals in the tournament.
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)
After falling behind 1-0 in the 87th minute against Chattanooga FC, Atlanta rallied behind a penalty by Sierra Leonean striker Shaka Bangura and an extra time winner from Jaime Chavez to advance. Atlanta knocked Real Salt Lake and Colorado out of the tournament in 2014 before falling to Chicago in the quarterfinals. Chavez scored three goals in last year's tournament.
Sporting Kansas City vs Saint Louis F.C. (USL)
Saint Louis is the Chicago Fire's USL affiliate. Their roster features former MLS defender Brandon Barklage and they recently knocked out Miguel Ibarra's Minnesota United FC on penalties in the tournament's third round. Their leading scorer in the tournament is Bryan Gaul, the 19th overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft who spent two seasons with the LA Galaxy.
Chicago Fire vs Louisville City FC (USL)
Louisville is Orlando City's USL affiliate. They advanced to the fourth round by defeating Lansing United 1-0 and the Indy Eleven 2-0. They're lead by former U.S. youth national teamer, Conor Shanosky and striker Sidney Rivera, the 63rd overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft.
FC Dallas vs Oklahoma City Energy (USL)
Oklahoma City is coached by former Sporting KC goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen, and not coincidentally they're Sporting's USL affiliate. Striker Kyle Greig leads the team with two goals in the tournament.
Colorado Rapids vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks (USL)
Coached by former U.S. National Teamer Steve Trittschuh, an MLS original, the Switchbacks are one of the few USL clubs without an MLS affiliation. That said, they do have Houston's Taylor Hunter, the 49th overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft on loan with them. Northern Irish Striker Martin Maybin leads the team with two goals in the tournament.
Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders FC 2 (USL)
The Sounders USL farm team is loaded with talent including MLS prospects Aaron Kovar, Andy Craven and Victor Mansaray. Craven already has two goals in the tournament while teammate, Argentine midfielder Pablo Rossi, has three. Seattle dispatched their rivals, Portland Timbers 2 in extra time in round 3.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Sacramento Republic (USL)
Coached by soccer legend Preki, Sacramento won the 2014 USL Championship in their inaugural season and now they'll face their MLS parent club, San Jose. Sacramento's roster features the tournament's leading scorer, Northern Irish striker Thomas Stewart, former MLS striker and current captain Justin Braun, 2015 MLS SuperDraftee Cameron Iwasa, and former Seattle Sounders striker David Estrada. Sacramento has scored 11 goals so far in the tournament led by hat tricks from Stewart and Bosnian-American striker Adnan Gabeljic, a second round pick (38) by Sporting KC in 2014.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers
The only match-up between two MLS teams in the fourth round features two of the league's biggest rivals.
6/17
Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) vs DC United
The Riverhounds are another USL side without an affiliation with MLS. They have yet to be scored upon in advancing to the fourth round of the tournament and are led by two goals from English midfielder Rob Vincent.
Richmond Kickers (USL) vs Columbus Crew
DC United's USL affiliate has outscored its opponents 5-0 on its way to the tournament's fourth round. Former MLSer David Yeisley (38th overall pick, 2010 MLS SuperDraft) leads the team with a pair of goals.
New York Cosmos (NASL) vs New York City FC
With a roster bolstered by former MLSers Hunter Freeman, Carlos Mendes, Danny Szetela, and Adam Moffat, U.S. Youth International Haji Wright, and Spanish legend Raúl, the Cosmos are looking to build on there 2014 success that saw them knock out the Red Bulls 3-0.
Charleston Battery (USL) vs Orlando City SC
The Battery are the USL affiliate of the Houston Dynamo. The Battery reached the tournament semifinals back in 2004 and lost in the finals in 2008 when they defeated the Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas and the Seattle Sounders before falling to DC United.
New England Revolution vs Charlotte Independence (USL)
Affiliated with the Colorado Rapids, the Independence got a hat trick from Polish striker Thomas Zahorski in the second round before upsetting the Carolina RealHawks 1-0 in the third round. The Independence roster also includes former MLSer Ryan Finley, a runner-up for the 2012 Herman Trophy and the 9th overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.
Houston Dynamo vs Austin Aztex (USL)
The Aztex are the Columbus Crew's USL affiliate. The Aztex roster includes former MLSers Kris Tyrpak and Adam Bedell, and Crew draft pick Kalen Ryden (69th overall). The Aztex have won both of their matches by a score of 2-0.
LA Galaxy vs PSA Elite (USASA)
The only club remaining from the first round of the tournament, PSA Elite is an amateur soccer club based in Irvine, California. They defeated the Golden State Misioneros 7-1 in the first round, the Orange County Blues 2-1 in the second round, and the Ventura County Fusion 2-1 in the third round. They're lead by Mats Bjurman's three goals.
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...)
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