Other MLS Games This Weekend - March 10-11
No Friday games yet
Saturday
Montreal @ Columbus1pm- Montreal didn't look bad last week but its going to take awhile for them to gel together. My question about Columbus though is whether their defence can handle Piatti. That and one game Edwards is going to go off - hope its this week. 2-1 Montreal - Why watch this game? We play the Impact in a week
Colorado @ NER 1:30pm- Two worst teams in the league, in theory. NER looked horrible last week & have been undisciplined from preseason game 1. The Rapids season really begins today. I think they might sneak one point here. 1-1 Why watch this game? Because you need an afternoon nap.
LAFC @ RSL 3:30pm - LAFC held on for their historic win last week (only the second team to win their first ever game - guess who coached the first one?) while RSL rode Rimando almost long enough to steal 3 points. 2 good tactical coaches with two decent enough rosters. RSL's offence is better with a good midfield link. LAFC is a work in progress. 3-1 RSL. Why watch this game? RSL is turning it around while LAFC is well coached - we play RSL in 3 weeks.
SKC @ Chicago 6pm - Chicago's first game. Their attack without Accam is a question mark. Midfield is skilled but aging. Defence still does not match the rest of the East. SKC has everything but the ability to score goals. 1-1 Why watch this match? Chicago's frenetic midfeild versus SKC's possession game (they no longer press)
Vancouver @ Houston 6pm - Two teams with big hopes for this season. Vancouver's offence does just enough but can their defence hold out against the pace of Houston's attack. Houston demolished & held Atlanta. Robinson's group in theory is not as tough. 2-0 Houston Why watch this game? Offence with pace versus defensive structure
Portland @ NYRB 7pm- Red bulls havn't played this season but are in the middle of a huge battle with Tijuana. Portland on a road trip until their stadium expansion opens in April. They really needed to do better against LAG. NYRB has the depth to handle Portland. 3-1 NYRB Why watch this game? Going to be a lot of young players out there today but Kaku for NYRB should get a full start & he is something the New Jersey team has never really had in terms of chance creation.
Minnesota @ Orlando 7:30pm - The Loons are not good - except in attack. Orlando's defence is still suspect. Orlando doesn't have everybody back yet but should have enough offence to kill this game quick and hold on. 4-2 Orlando Why you should watch this game? If you have this thing for lower division car crash type games, this will be it. Spills, thrills and more
Sunday
DCU @ Atlanta 3pm - DCU beat Atlanta 3 times last year. Yup - Olsen beat Martino. Outcoachd him every time. Atlanta fans are saying DCU never played in their stadium so this is going to change. We shall see. DCU didn't look great after going up by a man against Orlando. Atlanta should not be reading their press clippings after getting smacked down last week. I'm prepared to be surprised here but this situation doesn't look good for DCU. 4-2 Atlanta Why you should watch this game? The potential for the 3rd bad result in a row in front of those fans who think they make their team unstoppable.
LAG @ NYCFC 5:00pm - Its time again for ABU DHABI BASEBALL!!! LAG looked Ok last week - not going to worry anybody. NYC though looked on another level then one of the better teams in the West. This could get ugly. 4-1 NYC Why you should watch this game? Keeping track of our biggest rival for the Supporter's Shield.
