Other MLS games – Aug 26-28
Well, there is still a slim outside chance we can squeak into playoffs. Last week lots of the games ended up going our way but we dropped 5 points in two games. Pretty much wins from here on out if it’s possible. Here are the games this weekend:
Friday, August 26:
LAFC @ Austin – 8pm – Should be a decent game here with both the top teams in the West meeting. Most likely LA will be playing all of their big guns to bounce back after losing to the worst team in their conference.
Seattle @ Portland – 10pm – Another clash of the West, both sitting on the bubble just outside playoffs. A win could be the push one of them need to get above the playoff line, a loss and it might be the end. It’s that time of year.
Saturday, August 27:
Houston @ Minnesota – 3:30pm – Afternoon game in August, thankfully not in Texas but I don’t think the temp will affect much. Minnesota have been doing well and trying to secure the home advantage now.
Miami @ Red Bulls – 7pm – We won’t be catching Red Bulls so maybe having them take the win and we try to catch Miami here. Will their press be more effective than ours against Miami, they seem to have more structure than we do at the moment.
Columbus @ Cincinnati – 7:30pm – Both teams have lots of draws, maybe that’s what we would want here out of this game. Hard to say with so many teams ahead of us.
Colorado @ Philadelphia – 7:30pm –Philly in the hunt to catch LA for supporter’s shield, this would be their chance to close the gap
Montreal @ Chicago – 8pm – Montreal quietly going about their business here, a win away from home would help keep Chicago below us
San Jose @ Kansas – 8:30pm – Pretty lack luster game happening here, San Jose might feel inspired after that win against LAFC, might be the push they need to try for that last playoff spot.
RSL @ Dallas – 9pm – Another Western playoff race, fighting for that home advantage. Haven’t watched much of these teams however so not sure what to expect.
Nashville @ Vancouver – 10pm on TSN – Whitecaps need that win to break into the playoffs, now is the time to do it while they are at home.
Sunday, August 28:
D.C @ Atlanta – 4pm – Two bottom of the East duke it out here, I mean D.C is due for a win anyways at this point right? Yikes Philly alone have 13 goals against them in two games. Furthermore, their last wins were July 31, 4 and May 7, wow. Are they going to give Rooney the time?
NYFC @ Orlando – 7:30pm – I mean New York would again be doing us a favor, leaving the bottom 3 playoff spots for us to battle to get in.
Galaxy @ New England – 8pm – Both teams really hit and miss here. An LA win would be good for us in the standings, but then we play them midweek and they might be coming off of a high. Travel won’t be so kind to them though.
