The Olympics are cool, but MLS is where the drama really is
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Colorado Rapids Vs. Seattle Sounders, MLS 2012: Eddie Johnson Leads Way Again
Johnson nearly gave the Sounders the lead back later in the first half, but his shot hit off the far post to preserve the tie. Although the Rapids dominated the run of play for most of the match after that, it was the Sounders who took the lead.
The Rapids have now lost six in a row and 8 of 9 to all but fall out of the Western Conference playoff race.
Read Article >FC Dallas Vs. LA Galaxy, 2012 MLS: Two Stars Down, LA Still Wins
The first half featured wide open play and opportunities on both ends, but the finishing was poor. Time and time again shots went wide or a player failed to finish his run and as a result the two teams went to halftime just as they started the match -- scoreless.
With the win, LA is now 10 points clear of Chivas and comfortably in the West Conference’s final playoff spot. Dallas remain near the bottom, just three points ahead of last place Portland, who have three matches in hand.
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HARRISON, NJ - MARCH 31: Kenny Cooper #33 of the New York Red Bulls is challenged by Tyson Wahl #5 of the Montreal Impact at Red Bull Arena on March 31, 2012 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) Getty ImagesEveryone is really excited about the Olympics, which is cool, but let’s be honest -- the Olympics don’t hold a candle to MLS. The Olympics will come around again in four more years, but when is the next time you can watch guys play match number 23 of 34 for a playoff spot that they don’t even need to be in the top half of the league to get? Exactly.
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