Week 22: Weekend Previews

LA Galaxy at DCU
The Galaxy are quickly showing that they're a much better team than their record would suggest (which we all knew), highlighted but a beating of FCD last weekend. The bottom of the West travel to RFK to take on the top of the East (and league). DC finally remembered what it's like to win (courtesy their USOC victory against RBNY) and are looking to prolong that feeling which is a pretty good bet playing at home.
My Prediction: DCU 2 - 1 LA

RSL at RBNY
Earlier in the season one would have said that if there's a game that Bruce Arena would surely get his first win against, it would be RSL. Not so much anymore as they just seem to keep clipping off wins here and there. The fake grass won't help the Red Bulls either since the Monarchs play on the same stuffs. I can still see Bruce Arena finally breaking the seal with this game though really it's a toss up.
My Prediction: RSL 2 - 2 RBNY

COL at CHI
Pretty evenly matched teams going at it. Kyle Beckerman is quietly having a very good season. Can't discount home field for Chicago though.
My Prediction: COL 1 - 0 CHI

HOU at CUSA
The Dynamo head out to the HDC sans Brian Ching again. Houston was clicking but now they found themselves in a mid-season slumber. Right now they can get away with it but pretty soon is when teams need to start firing on all cylinders.
My Prediction: CUSA 3 - 1 HOU
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CLB at NE
This is a tough game to get up an excitement for unless you a fan of either clubs. Both are just ho-humming along, waiting for the playoffs to get here. It'll show in this game
My Prediction: NE 1 - 1 CLB

FCD at KC
The Western Conference is starting to bunch up a little so FCD is going to have to work a little harder than maybe they though earlier in the season to stay on top. Dropping a game to LA last weekend didn't help anything but they can definitely get one back against the Wizards. It's a shame the whole EJ vs. old team hook is barely more exciting than a yawn.
My Prediction: FCD 3 - 2 KC


GAME TO WATCH
LA at DCU is the game to tune in to if you're lucky enough to have HDNet (which I fortunately do). Expect a lot of action and scoring between a great team and a team that's trying to shake off it's underachiever label. I anticipate at least one GOTW nominee out of this one.