Oh Shit, I Almost Forgot...

...that there are six MLS matches this weekend, because we're Americans dammit, and we'll play through our World Cup Qualifiers and we don't care what the rest of the world does.

That said, I forgot to make my weekend predictions, so I'll make this quick:

Metrostars v. Wizards: This is a must-win game for the Metrostars but I don't know if their defense will hold up against (gasp!) Kansas City's resurgent offense. If we see a stinker from Kansas City like last Friday's tilt with Columbus, then Kansas City will lose. I see the best (worst?) of both worlds. Prediction - Metrostars 2:2 Kansas City

Dallas v. San Jose: Dallas has been looking worse and worse, but Richard Mulrooney's optimism should give the team hope, as should the long-awaited arrival of Mark Wilson. But, in the absence of Ruiz and Johnson, I don't see how Dallas has the fire power to beat San Jose, even a San Jose squad sans Dwayne DeRosario. Prediction - FC Dallas 1:2 Earthquakes

Colorado v. D.C.: D.C. probably hopes it got out of its recent funk after absolutely crushing Real Salt Lake on Wednesday 5-1. Of course, probably three of their goals (or more) were the consequence of completely inept defending, something that won't happen against Colorado. However, Colorado will be lacking the firepower of Jeff Cunningham and that could have serious ramifications for the outcome. Prediction - Rapids 1:2 United

Salt Lake v. New England: Salt Lake hopefully worked on its offside trap this weekend (among other things), but it'll take everything they've got to get a win against New England, with or without Ralston and Twellman. New England will still have Dempsey, Joseph, and Noonan, all three are equally as dangerous as the two aforementioned players. It might be a long weekend for Ellinger's boys. Prediction - Real 0:2 New England

CD Chivas USA v. Columbus: Columbus may be playing better ball of late, defeating Dallas and Kansas City in successive weeks, but Chivas is playing at home in front of what looks to be a big, raucus crowd. This is not to mention that Chivas hasn't been looking too shabby lately either (although their defense is still the pits). Prediction - Chivas 2:1 Columbus

Los Angeles v. Chicago: Phew! Justin Mapp was released by Bruce Arena to play in the Fire's critical road match this weekend. Unfortunately for the Galaxy, Arena didn't release Landon Donovan. If last weekend proved anything it's that Landon is indispensable to the Galaxy (even if he's only active for half the game). But Chicago's looked like crap lately so who knows? Prediction - Galaxy 1:1 Fire

Last week: 2-2 (almost 3-1, with the scores right too, were it not for Taylor Twellman!)
On the season: 5-4