Major League Soccer Week 15: RSL-Revolution Settle For Referee-Marred Tie

Either way, it seems appropriate. The officiating in this match was absolutely horrible and Nicol has earned quite a reputation for complaining lately.

The result was a match that featured 27 fouls, five yellow cards, two red cards and two penalties. Of course, all that helped make it an interesting match.

The loss was the Timbers’ second straight, their fifth in six matches and their fifth in six matches, including their third loss in their past four home games. The Timbers, who once looked to be a lock for the playoffs, now have the third lowest point total in MLS.

Back in April, the Earthquakes announced that they had moved this match up the road to Stanford Stadium. It’s hard to imagine they expected it to turn out this well, though. The announced attendance of 41,028 was more than the last four matches at Buck Shaw combined. The Earthquakes did their best to send those fans home happy.

Neither team is making any major changes going into this game as both are coming off big wins that saw each of the sides score four goals in their last league match. On Tuesday they both played in the US Open Cup and saw different results as the Crew were the only MLS side to fall in the third round of play. Dallas barely advanced in the Open Cup as they needed late heroics to win.

Expect some fireworks in this one as well as there is always the interesting Jeff Cunningham factor. Cunningham is known for his play against his former sides and the veteran striker is still gunning for his first goal of the season, one that will tie the league’s all-time scoring mark with Jamie Moreno.

It’s a real shame this weekend wasn’t better planned. There are six games on national TV and only three of them seem remotely interesting. Guess that’s what happens when the TV schedules are made at the start of the season.

Someone may want to inform the good folks at Galavision that Cuahtemoc Blanco no longer plays for the Fire. That’s the only possible explanation for why this game is on national TV. Two teams struggling to make the playoffs with limited fanbases. Not much to say. Pick: Tied 1-1.