Around the Rest of the League - Week 26

Sporting Kansas City [3 - 0] Houston Dynamo

After faltering against the Sounders and FC Dallas, Sporting Kansas are continuing their push for the play-offs and advancement up the eastern conference. Teal Bunbury netted a brace and CJ Sapong contributed a goal of his own in the routing of the Dynamo.

Prediction: Correct

Columbus Crew [2-4] Toronto FC:

The 6-2 loss at Seattle was clearly a warning sign to Columbus. Now they've conceded ten goals in the last two games thanks to poor communication and structure in the back line. Nick Soolsma started off the scoring for Toronto, followed by Ryan Johnson towards the end of the first half. Columbus cut the lead in half through Tommy Heinemann in the 67th, Julian De Guzman nullified that goal in the 83rd, Andres Mendoza made the game close again in the 87th, but Danny Koevremans finally put the game to rest with TFC's fourth goal in the 92nd.

Prediction: N/A

New York Red Bulls [1-1] Vancouver Whitecaps:

Vancouver looked the stronger team in the first half, getting a goal through the brilliant play of Camilo and Chumiento. Jan Gunnar Solli was given a straight red in stoppage time at the end of the first half, leaving New York down a man for the entire second half. Despite that disadvantage, substitute Juan Agudelo managed to find an equalizing goal.

Prediction: Wrong

New England Revolution [2-0] FC Dallas:

FC Dallas were by far the favorites in this match, but the Revolution clearly weren't to be counted out. An early goal by Shalrie Joseph and a late insurance goal by Raiko Lekic gave them the victory over one of the league's top teams.

Prediction: Wrong

Chivas USA [0-3] DC United

Lately Charlie Davies has been in a bit of a slump, plagued by injury and the inability to have any sort of major impact in a match. Davies redeemed himself tonight at the Home Depot Center, netting a hat trick. Chris Pontius more than doubled his assists for the season in the process, assisting each and every one of Davies' goals.

Prediction: N/A

San Jose Earthquakes [2-0] Chicago Fire

The Earthquakes finally managed to end their thirteen game winless run, getting their first win since June eleventh. Chris Wondolowski provided the match's first goal, and nearly provided a second from the penalty spot, but his attempt was saved by Sean Johnson. Ramiro Corales provided the match's second and last goal.

Prediction: N/A