Week 9 Results

Most of the teams up to this point have played 9 games in the MLS season with
only 2 teams, DC and Rev's playing 10 games. Its easy to say Chicago has been the
most dominate so far. David has made the Galaxy a huge threat in the West, teaming
up with Landon Donovon who leads the league with 9 goals to go along with 6 assists.
The star of this week is Cuauhtemoc blanco with his 1 goal 3 assist performance against
the New York Red Bulls who had the second best defence behind Chicago Fire.

 D.C. United(3-7-0) vs. Toronto FC(4-2-2)

D.C. United finally put together a winning performance on Saturday night, showing grit and resolve. Jaime Moreno and Luciano Emilio each scored in the second half to lead D.C. United to a 3-2 comeback victory over Toronto FC on Saturday in the second game of a home-and-home series. Gonzalo Peralta also tallied for United, which ended a four-game losing streak. Danny Dichio scored a pair of first-half goals for Toronto, which recorded a 1-0 triumph over D.C. United on Wednesday. Embattled United coach Tom Soehn kept with the same 4-4-2 shape and identical starting lineup from Wednesday night's 1-0 setback in Toronto, while his opposite number John Carver followed suit with TFC's first XI as the Reds looked to continue their six-game unbeaten run.

Houston(2-3-4) vs. San Jose(2-5-1)

For at least one night, the expansion San Jose Earthquakes were better than the champions they replaced. Kei Kamara and Ivan Guerrero scored second-half goals, and the Earthquakes beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 Thursday night in a match between the current and former editions of Major League Soccer's Bay Area franchise.The result not only snapped San Jose's winless streak at four games, but it was also their first home win of the season. Brian Ching scored in the 88th minute of an unusual homecoming night for the Dynamo. The Dynamo had the better of play in the second half, but suffered a blow in the 62nd minute when defender Eddie Robinson was forced off with an abdominal injury. When the MLS Champs have the same amount of wins as a frachise in its first year you know theres a big problem.

Kansas City(3-4-2) vs. Los Angeles(4-3-2)

Landon Donovan posted a goal and an assist Saturday, leading the Galaxy to a 3-1 win over the Wizards. After Claudio Lopez gave the Wizards an early 1-0 advantage, Donovan answered back with his ninth goal of the season. moved atop the Western Conference with their second straight win. I think that the big difference today was Donovan's performance in the second half. Goalkeeper Steve Cronin turned away three shots for the Galaxy while the Wizards' Kevin Hartman recorded six saves. Whether it was tired legs after playing on the opposite side of the country a week ago or the weariness of the fifth game in a six-game road swing, the Wizards' defense was not up to the task of handling the league's highest-scoring offense.

Chivas USA(3-4-2) vs. Colorado(4-5-0)

Jesse Marsch and Jorge Flores each scored as Chivas USA held on for a 2-1 triumph over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. Brad Guzan made six saves for Chivas, which won back-to-back contests for the first time this season. I feel like our team is starting to come around a little bit and the soccer is starting to catch up with the group. Chivas USA is back in contention meanwhile Colorado is slipping down in standings. The Rapids, who came into the game atop the West, got their goal on a long-range strike from Tom McManus, but still have to record back-to-back victories this season.The game began slowly, with each team holding possession mainly in midfield and across the back as any forays forward were stymied by bad passes and stout defenses. It wasn't until the 25th minute that either team looked dangerous.

Real Salt Lake(2-5-1) vs. FC Dallas(3-3-3)

Dominic Oduro came off the bench and scored two goals in a nine-minute span to lead FC Dallas to a come-from-behind 2-1 win against Real Salt Lake and give Marco Ferruzzi a victory in his first game as head coach, in a game where both teams were reduced to 10 men. After Fabian Espindola put RSL ahead in the 69th minute, Oduro headed home a cross in the 83rd minute to bring FCD level. Then a minute into stoppage time Oduro slipped past RSL defender Nat Borchers and slotted the ball home for the game-winner. The victory was the first for FCD since April 20 against Chivas USA, and the first home win since April 12 against New York. Playmaker Javier Morales returned to the real salt lake lineup who leads the team with four assists. Kenny Cooper of the FC Dallas has been the real threat up front shooting 7 getting two on goal even though he didnt one. Meanwhile, Dario Sala made only 1 save of the night for Dallas.

New England(6-3-1) vs. Columbus(6-2-1)

Kheli Dube scored the only goal of the match in the 89th minute to give the New England Revolution a 1-0 victory against Eastern Conference leaders Columbus Crew on Saturday night at Crew Stadium. Dube poked home the rebound after William Hesmer saved a Shalrie Joseph penalty kick. Steve Ralston drew the foul after Ezra Hendrickson lunged in on the veteran playmaker and caught his foot as he dribbled across the top of the penalty area. new england is once again battling for fisrt in the East and has dealt with Columbus but against Chicago its a different story. Taylor Twellmen once again couldnt play due to injuries but once hes returned to the line up it should provide a huge boost in the offence.

Chicago(6-2-1) vs. New York(3-2-3)

Mexican superstar Cuauhtemoc Blanco tore a much-vaunted defense to shreds with a goal and three assists to propel the Chicago Fire to a crushing 5-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Sunday. The two meanest defensive units in Major League Soccer had begun this match with the Fire conceding just five goals so far this season at an average of 0.63 per game. For their
part, the Red Bulls boasted an 0.86 goals against average. Chad Barrett had two goals, and Chris Rolfe, Gonzalo Segares and Blanco also tallied for Fire, who pulled into a three-way tie with the idle Columbus Crew and New England Revolution atop the Eastern Conference standings.
Jozy Altidore had the lone goal for the Red Bulls, who dropped their first match at home this season. Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos Osorio was suspended for the match against his former team, watching the game from a suite after receiving a red card against Kansas City last weekend.

MLS Week 10

Wednesday, May 28

Houston at Dallas 8:30pm

Thursday, May 29

DC United at New England 7:30pm (ESPN)

Saturday, May 31

Los Angeles at Toronto 3:30pm

New York at Houston 8:30pm

San Jose at Real Salt Lake 9:00pm (Fox Sports C, Fox Sports E)

Columbus at Chivas USA 10:00pm

Sunday, June 1

Dallas at Colorado 3:00pm (Telefutura)