The Major League Soccer playoff race will become even clearer today as a handful of important matches will go a long way toward establishing who still has a chance for the post-season.
Kansas City, Chicago and Toronto all enter today's action needing victories to keep their post-season aspirations alive, but all three face stiff tests against teams currently in playoff posiiton.
The match of the day features the two hottest teams in MLS, Kansas City and FC Dallas, while Chicago-Seattle could be the most intense match given its playoff implications.
Here is a rundown of today's MLS matches:
4pm– Direct Kick- Toronto FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
4pm– Telefutura- Philadelphia Union vs. Chivas USA
7:30pm– Direct Kick- D.C. United vs. Houston Dynamo
8pm– Direct Kick- New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew
8pm– Direct Kick- Kansas City Wizards vs. FC Dallas
8pm– Direct Kick- Chicago Fire vs. Seattle Sounders
10pm– Fox Soccer Channel- Real Salt Lake vs. Colorado Rapids
If you will be watching today's MLS action, please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action.
I agree. Its a soft penalty, but a penalty still.
Let’s trade him for Cooper.
I also told them about Saborio playing for Bristol and having a bad season and now he’s our leading goal scorer, they had a little chuckle at that.
I was surprised at our lineup until i realized we have a game on Tuesday… grrr. Exciting game until the last 20 minutes, i thought the streak was dead. There was a great showing from the Colorado fans and i met two Englishmen who stopped in Salt Lake just to see the champs play. I told them to “look for the guy with the dreads, he’s pretty good” but then he wasn’t a starter haha.
I can’t believe we’re talking about the same play. As the ball is falling, Wynn drops his hand right into the path of the ball. It’s not quite a blatant handball, but a clear one. Almost Frings-ian.
But in any case, justice was done in that match. RSL deserved the draw.
Yeah because it’s not like France has a national team or anything…..
He’s got a green card
A great crowd for RSL even though BYU and Utah played home games tonight. I’m a little upset we fielded our B team with a chance to take over first place in the league. Hopefully it doesn’t bite us in the *** later. We got a point and kept the home streak alive. GO RSL!!!
And the ref should not have stopped play (reason for drop ball) if he wasn’t 100%. That’s on him for all this mess
And like I said below… Ball to hand, not hand to ball. If his hand was out, would have been a PK.
His hand was at his side no penalty.
Because that’s what good refs do if they are not sure (though he was not too good). The ref was behind play and the call was towards the goal. Have to be 100%. If the linesman had a better vantage point ask him.
was crazy like the end of LA – Chicago a few weeks back
Why does the ref even consult with the linesman, the ref was in position to make the call, he made the call, no reason to consult the linesman.
Yeah good job by the linesman to call it off….. The ref tonight was not the best and I will leave it at that.
I agree with Rob here, should not have been a pk
Clear as day. While trying to settle the ball, Wynn clearly handled the ball.
yea that’s what I meant, would have been the softest pk.. its the fact that he gave it, pointed to the spot and then changed his mind that is ridiculous
Naa ball to hand not hand to ball…. Of his thigh and hand was down
Blatant hand ball in the box. How is it not a penalty?
That was a crazy finish to Rapids – RSL. Man. Sucks for CO.
Looked clear hand to ball to me. Penalty.
No pk was a good call, but that was a ridiculous turn of events
Wow, defensive football yet again doesn’t work… When will people learn?
the ref gave a penalty then changed the call and gave a drop ball in the box, I’ve never seen anything like that. Ridiculous officiating
That would have been one of the worst pk call…
Classic Revs. Cant hold on to the lead. I went to the game and couldnt belive what i saw. We lead until the 70th minute and then we collapse.
110 yards long by 70 yards
Cited: http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/fire-prep-unique-dimensions-kansas-city
I noticed that too. Makes him a “little” more bareable 🙂
Dunny seems to be trying to step up his excitement in his commentating; atleast, I have noticed a difference.
As a neutral, I am digging the intensity in the RSL/Colorado game. I am a Galaxy fan, so I suppose I’d rather the Rapids win, since LA lost yesterday. I don’t want RSL (who are admittedly playing better football than LA right now) keeping pace with my gals for supporter shield honors. The game is entertaining regardless tho.
Seattle beats chicago 1-nil on a Blaise N’kufo goal at the 88th min after he makes a defender go pass him in the box.
Can Chicago win once? Please? This is sad to watch. Who keeps two forwards and two midfielders on the bench for that long?
After what I’ve seen tonight and over the last couple of weeks, I don’t think LA has a snowballs chance in youknowwhat to make the Cup finals. Dallas is for real, RSL is probably the best team in the league, and the Gals have never matched up well with the Rapids. LA doesn’t get out of the first round. You heard it here first, folks.
who saw the goal Herculez Gomez scored today? Keeper scuffed a goal kick.. it went right to him and he put it through the keeper’s legs lol
You talked about national team call-ups in class! Dang, I wish I went to your school!
both coaches shown red at rfk 3-1 final Houston
Wondo hat trick!? Go Quakes!!
anybody know how wide th KC field is. It looks so narrow but I think it may just be the camera angle.
I can’t believe I am saying this, but go Revs……
This fantastic! I can only sit back and laugh.
Yes, you are misstaken. A greencard does not make him a citizen.
Le Toux can receive a call up if I’m not mistaken. http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2010/08/le-toux-receives-green-card
do you know football sites who gives more infos about usa soccer.
Remind me again how someone who is not a citizen of a country can get a call up to that country’s National Team….I must of missed that day of class.
Wondolowski was everywhere. Someone’s earned a fat raise for next year.
Only if Philly was any good…
Anyone got a link to the Earthquakes game? MatchDay Live is not working for some reason.
LeToux should be on the shortlist for MVP. Dude is actually getting support for a National Team call up. looks just like Kenny cooper though.
Salt Lake will win the Supporters Shield and the MLS Cup this year.