It is a landmark day for Major League Soccer, with some history-making matches set to be played, and the two best teams in the league preparing to square off.
BBVA Compass Stadium is set to open today as the Houston Dynamo unveil their new $95 million stadium by taking on East rival D.C. United. Dynamo fans have sold out the stadium for what should be a memorable day for soccer fans in Houston.
In Montreal, the Impact are ready to play in front of 60,000 fans as David Beckham makes his first trip to Montreal with the struggling LA Galaxy.
The match of the day will take place in Seattle, where the red-hot Sounders take on Real Salt Lake with first place in the Western Conference on the line.
Here is a rundown of today's MLS Schedule:
4 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick - Montreal Impact vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
4:30 p.m. - NBC Sports Network - Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United
7:30 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick - New England Revolution vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
7:30 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick - Columbus Crew vs. FC Dallas
8:30 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick – Chicago Fire vs. Sporting Kansas City
10 p.m. - MLS Live/Direct Kick - Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake
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.
Great win for RSL. Will Johnson blocked a half dozen crosses from Rosales. RSL cleared a lot of crosses down the middle but Seattle seldom had a player come on to them. Sounders were more balanced when Fernandez came on the left side for Estrada. I don’t know why Sigi thinks he can beat RSL with high ball into the box. Neither EJ or Montero could get to any those crosses.
Agreed. Not one blurb about Chicago in the preview. Maybe this Thomas Floyd will actually pay attention for once.
Second goal was a volley from ~25 yards out. Very nice.
Indeed. Fire playing quite well without Rolfe. Robayo has looked great in all his time this year. Friederich injury not good.
Wow, Seattle/RSL is going to turn into a park the bus 1 nil RSL borefest…
Glad Chicago won.
Maybe Thomas Floyd will discuss what they’re bringing to the game against Portland next week.
He should to that instead of just dreaming about what Timbers players may or may not see playing time, like he did with SKC as they prepared to take their medicine at Toyota Park.
Wonder if Vancouver still feels that Lee Nguyen is not good enough to play on their team. “Football reasons” my butt.
Love seeing teams shaft good players and then get burned by them.
touche, sir
RSL/Seattle game is entertaining and skillful for a nil draw at halftime. Higher quality from both sides than any of the other matches thus far…Just lacking that final finish. Can certainly tell they’re the elite of MLS.
Actually, I’m not sure he could score. Ever. Period.
It wasn’t so much a dive as it was he decided to gently lay down and ask for a call
Eddie Johnson could have scored there but for the pathetic dive
That second was brilliant.
“Cut this, bitches!!!”
I know he scored two goals, but how did he look. Can’t see it on tv down here in Atlanta
Lee Nguuyen-ing
Lee Nguyen with the brace for the Revs. Sure wish I could see it on tv, or any game for that matter, but this tv deal MLS has worked out is beyond lousy.
I’m not superstitious about things like that.
Not meant to be a bitter comment. Just pointing out that there were obvious differences. Yes we had no shots, but you guys looked like crap for the first 30 minutes largely thanks to Kitchen’s work in the center (Davis probably does not score that type of goal with Kitchen marking him). The same was true for the game at RFK, but thankfully it was not decisive. As for hacking, well I’m afraid neither of us can make unbiased statements about that subject so I have no response on that.
It was awesome… I was a little disappointed with the energy before the goal, but the place went crazy and stayed at an elevated level the rest of the match.
Already pumped for Tuesday night.
Except it was a sellout, over 22,000…
The comment was clearly regarding the fact that DC United has never won in Houston. Each time they have worn their all blacks.
Just got back from the dynamo game. Awesome! Having spent years at the rob, this place is amazing. Oh sweet goal by davis!
Make all the excuses you want.
DC had 0 shots (period, not just on goal) before Kitchen came out.
The ref was crap and the boys in orange did a fantastic job not taking the bait with DC’s hacking and chopping. The ref was garbage (both ways) and we didn’t need our stadium opener marred by a bs red.
Has Beckham scored a free kick goal in MLS? I’m sure he has, I just can’t think of one.
Or stop losing key players to injury while playing Houston. The losses of Dudar and Kitchen swung both games heavily in Houston’s favor.
Yeah, he was playing well. Hope he isn’t badly injured.
Memo to DC United. Don’t wear your all blacks in Houston…
haha…he was awful too. I love MLS, total supporter, but the officiating certainly brings it all down at least a notch
Sarcasm. Internet.
Man, did someone pay Ching not to score today?
What game are you watching? The stadium is in the city with a grass field and is sold out.
What else do you take issue with?
The way things are going, maybe he should get the MVP award for this year.
it’s definitely not empty. it is halftime, so people are not in their seats at the moment.
Huh? Their stadium is in downtown Houston and has a grass field. Football lines?
I just turned on the Houston game, but it looks pretty empty…
The same thing happened to Cruz in preseason against Charleston. He was very fortunate he didn’t have his ankle broken then. THe trainers thought he did.
LA’s period of dominance appears to be waning, and they never got the 2nd goal, still 1-1 77th. They might regret that later.
I was thinking on the goal how susceptible LA are to speed… except Davy Arnaud got the goal and he’s hardly considered a sprinter, even by MLS standards.
LA suddenly tearing MTL to shreds. Except neither Donovan or Keane can finish today, they both have looks but fire right at Rickets. Seems like another goal is inevitable though…
Best atmosphere I’ve seen for MTL, maybe it’s all in my head it but seems like they’re doing a better job of getting fans closer to the action behind the goal. Wenger about to come on.
GOLAZO Beckham free kick. 1-1, 62nd
Dang. Tough for DCU that Kitchen is coming out (hope he is ok) given how calm his control and passing have been. He’s also been up to the physical battles. Thinking this opens up chances for the Dynamo.
No, brydman said HE was a transplanted American, not Ching
what is a transplanted American? Brian Ching?
I live in the Dominican Republic now. And I have always been impressed with the national pride of other national teams as they sing their national anthems prior to the games. Kind of sad to me that more of our guys don’t manifest more national pride in this manner. Obviously there are other ways to prove you love your country, but I always appreciate it when I see folks embracing their flag and anthem. Props to Brian Ching as he sang along with the anthem. Its a small thing, but as a transplanted American I respect it, and appreciate it!
Impact – LA ref is built like a 7v7 rec league ref. Butterbean
Dynamo Stadium looks half empty. This is why MLS teams shouldn’t have stadiums out in the middle of nowhere. Put them in the urban core. Get rid of that plastic pitch while you’re at it, just an injury waiting to happen. Football lines? Really?
Not on this day.
Great day for MLS and the Dynamo. BBVA stadium looks glorious Now here’s to a DCU victory.
Impact early goal on a simple long ball up the middle. I think LA needs to give Omar Gonzales the retroactive MVP award for last year. Their defense sucks without him
No live commentary for the opening game of BBVA stadium. That makes me a sad panda.