With two results already in the books, there’s not a lot new that we’re learning. The Galaxy continue to get results and are going to be tough to unseat as the Supporters Shield favorites. The Crew, meanwhile, are just having a really rough time dealing with fixture congestion.
The Crew failed to win for the fifth straight MLS match and have now claimed 12 points in their past 11 after losing 2-0 to the Chicago Fire. Their playoff position is about as set in stone as it gets as it seems highly unlikely that they'll be able to turn it around in time to catch the Red Bulls and are in absolutely no danger of being caught by any other Eastern Conference side.
By virtue of claiming all three points, the Fire also kept their playoff hopes flickering. They would likely have to win all three of their remaining matches, and need the Rapids to lose three straight, but a team can hope can't it? Peter Lowry and Brian McBride scored for Chicago.
The Crew, who were tied for the Supporters Shield lead as recently as Sept. 4, could conceivably finish the season with the sixth or seventh most points (although they will still get the No. 2 seed in the East).
Wizards’ Playoff Hopes Practically Dead
San Jose Wins 2-0; Seattle Up 1-0
Wizards’ playoff hopes are hanging on by a thread right now.
Read Article >FCD Ties, Sets MLS Unbeaten Streak Recrod
Cummings’ Potential Go-Ahead Goal Waved Off
Cummings called offsides in 83rd minute. Still 2-2.
Read Article >FC Dallas Equalizes
David Rodriguez pokes home a rebound off Atiba Harris’ shot that hit the crossbar to pull FC Dallas even.
Read Article >Rapids Take 1-0 Lead Over FC Dallas
Jeff Larentowicz scores in the 12th minute on a strike from about 16 yards.
Read Article >Red Bulls-Real Salt Lake Battle To Scoreless Draw
It was an exciting, up-and-down game, but neither the New York Red Bulls nor Real Salt Lake was able to push one across as the two Supporters Shield contenders settled for a 0-0 tie.
Read Article >Major League Soccer, Week 28: What Will Be Left To Play For
With two results already in the books, there’s not a lot new that we’re learning. The Galaxy continue to get results and are going to be tough to unseat as the Supporters Shield favorites. The Crew, meanwhile, are just having a really rough time dealing with fixture congestion.
The Crew, who were tied for the Supporters Shield lead as recently as Sept. 4, could conceivably finish the season with the sixth or seventh most points (although they will still get the No. 2 seed in the East).
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