Fire-United Preview
October 12, 2007
The Chicago Fire need a win and some help to clinch a playoff spot. That victory might not come easy Saturday when the Fire visit Eastern Conference-leading D.C. United, a team that has not lost an MLS match at home since April. Chicago (9-10-9) is in eighth place in the playoff chase and will wrap up a berth Saturday if it wins this game while 11th-place Los Angeles fails to beat Toronto FC.
Guzan makes 5 saves for 12th shutout; Chivas USA, FC Dallas play to 0-0 draw
October 11, 2007
Brad Guzan made five saves for his MLS-leading 12th shutout of the season to help Chivas USA tie FC Dallas 0-0 on Thursday night. Chivas (15-6-7) extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games (7-0-4) and moved four points ahead of Houston for the Western Conference lead with two games left for each club. Guzan has the second-highest shutout total in MLS history, trailing Tony Meola’s league-record 16…
CD Chivas USA-FC Dallas Preview
October 10, 2007
After taking over sole possession of the Western Conference lead, CD Chivas USA looks to move into a tie in the race for the Supporters’ Shield on Thursday when it visits FC Dallas. Chivas (15-6-6) has already clinched a spot in the playoffs and is looking to improve its position in the standings. With a win Thursday, Chivas would tie D.C.
Kirovski’s goal gives Rapids 1-0 win over Toronto FC
October 7, 2007
Jovan Kirovski scored on a penalty kick in the 44th minute, and the Colorado Rapids snapped a five-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC on Sunday night. The win kept the Rapids’ playoff hopes alive. Colorado (8-12-8) was short-handed after Mehdi Ballouchy was ejected in the 36th minute for fouling Carl Robinson for his second foul of the match.
Glinton leads Galaxy to 2-1 victory over Dynamo
October 7, 2007
Gavin Glinton gave Los Angeles the lead in the 77th minute, and the Galaxy held off Houston 2-1 on Sunday in front of 30,588 fans, the Dynamo’s first sellout in team history. Houston (14-8-6, 48 points) opened the scoring in the 21st minute on Nate Jaqua’s goal, and Carlos Pavon tied it for Los Angeles (8-13-6, 30 points) just before halftime.
CD Chivas USA wins to take sole possession of Western Conference lead
October 6, 2007
John Cuncliffe scored twice to help CD Chivas USA take sole possession of the Western Conference lead with a 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night in Major League Soccer. Paulo Nagamura also scored for Chivas (14-7-6), which earned three points for the victory to break a tie with Houston in the standings.
Barrett leads Fire to 2-1 victory over Revolution
October 6, 2007
Chad Barrett scored the winning goal and had an assist in the Chicago Fire’s 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night. Barrett scored in the 60th minute, beating Matt Reis after the goalkeeper blocked Paulo Wanchope’s shot. It was Barrett’s seventh goal of the season. New England took the lead in the 24th minute on Jeff Larentowicz’s goal, and Chris Rolfe tied it just before…
FC Dallas beats Columbus 3-1 to clinch MLS playoff berth
October 6, 2007
Abe Thompson scored two late goals to help FC Dallas wrap up an MLS playoff berth with a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night. Arturo Alvarez also scored for Dallas (13-11-4). The loss put the Crew (7-11-10) on the brink of missing the playoff for the third straight year. Thompson’s first strike came in the 86th minute after goalkeeper Will Hesmer mishandled the ball just to the…
Galaxy-Dynamo Preview
October 6, 2007
The playoff-bound Houston Dynamo will see how they respond to the suspension of midfielder Ricardo Clark when the defending MLS Cup champions host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. The Dynamo (14-7-6), who have already clinched a playoff spot but can still improve their postseason position, begin a stretch of nine games without Clark, who was suspended by the league on Thursday.
Toronto FC-Rapids Preview
October 6, 2007
The Colorado Rapids continue their push for a playoff spot Sunday when they host Toronto FC, one of MLS’ worst teams. Colorado (7-12-8) is in 10th place in the league’s playoff standings, trailing both Columbus and Chicago with three games remaining, including two at Dick’s Stadium — where the Rapids have lost just three times in 13 games (5-3-5).
