Week 9 Previews

nWe've already had a midweek matchup that feature FC Dallas pulling out a late win against the New York Red Bulls, 2-1, up at the Swamp. Now there are 4 games left of Week 9 this Saturday.


Colorado Rapids at Real Salt Lake

4pm ET, ESPN2

It's the early game and one that probably shouldn't have been wasted in the national broadcast spot. However RSL and the Rapids are both coming off wins so it may turn out to be an explosion of offense and sophisticated soccer. Don't hold your breath though. Don't be shocked with a boring, low scoring affair but RSL may kick in a few goals too. Look for RSL to nab their 3rd win in a row at home on the fake turf.

My Prediction: RSL 2 - 0 Colorado

Houston Dynamo at NE Revolution

7:30pm ET, HDNet, Direct Kick, MLSLive.tv

Finally a game that shouldn't be a waste of high definition. Both teams are coming off losses: Houston a narrow heartbreaker at home and New England an embarressing slaughter at Dallas. Noonan probably won't start again, but that shouldn't prevent the Revs from giving a bit more effort than they did last week. Houston missing Ching and NE missing Dempsey should wash each other out. A draw is a very really possibility unless DeRosario can pull Houston along to a win.

My prediction: Houston 1 - 1 New England

DC United at KC Wizards

8:30pm ET, Direct Kick, MLSLive.tv

Two weeks ago DCU was able to steal the win on the road at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Look for them to pick up the win again at home but in a much more convincing fashion. KC is really hurting offensively with Josh Wolff and Eddie Johnson gone for nats duty. Of course they'll score their customary goal but a strong game from Jaime Moreno, Freddy Adu, and Christian Gomez will help DCU score more than that. Look for Adu to finally get his first goal of the season.

My prediction: DCU 3 - 1 KC Wizards

Chicago Fire at Chivas USA

11pm ET, Direct Kick, MLSLive.tv

The Goats lost in a shoot out last weekend at the Swamp to RBNY which is going to leave a bad taste in their mouth. Chicago is nearing the end of it's initial 9-game road trip and are just wanting to go home by now. A surging Chivas at a wearing down Chicago spells Chivas' second win of the season and Chicago's second loss (which is still impressive). Ante Razov will probably strike for a goal and the game should be pretty open and free flowing with plenty of offense. And after watching John O'Brien playing for the USMNT Tuesday against, Morocco, Chivas USA is going to be damn good when he gets back.

My prediction: Chivas USA 3 - 0 Chicago.