and defend No. 12 -- as they host Seattle in the 2009 U.S. Open Cup final at RFK Stadium on Wednesday night.
Last: Beat CHI, 1-0. Next: Wed. vs. SEA (Open Cup); Sat. at FCD.
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Despite their struggles earlier this season, RSL have closed the gap on Chivas USA and Colorado in the West standings. It's a small sample size, but Pablo Campos, at least for a week, has looked like the finisher RSL needs.
Last: Beat CHV, 4-0; Won at KC, 1-0. Next: 9/12 vs. CHI. |
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A draw in Seattle was a positive result for TFC, but they've had too many ups and downs in their performances from week-to-week. The next four weeks (at COL, vs. COL, at LA, at CHI) will be crucial to their playoff hopes.
Last: Drew at SEA, 0-0. Next: Sat. at COL. |
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Just as quickly as Chivas USA seemed to rebound from a prolonged drought, they've now fallen off again. The Red-and-White will be in a dogfight for a playoff spot, right down to closing games against Chicago and Houston.
Last: Lost at RSL, 4-0; Lost to LA, 1-0. Next: 9/13 vs. NE. |
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FC Dallas have been going the wrong way in their uphill battle for a playoff spot, but Schellas Hyndman's pickup of his old SMU pupil, Ugo Ihemelu, could provide a boost to the club's fading postseason hopes.
Last: Lost at NY, 3-2 (8/23). Next: Sat. vs. DC. |
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Richie Williams may not have the big name appeal that the Red Bulls have traditionally sought in their head coaches, but bottom line, the Red Bulls are playing harder under his watch than they have the entire season.
Last: Beat CLB, 1-0. Next: 9/12 vs. KC. |
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The Earthquakes actually played rather well for about 70 minutes in New England before things fell apart on them late. They have five more opportunities to earn that elusive first road victory of 2009.
Last: Lost at NE, 2-1. Next: 9/18 vs. COL. |
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In three matches under Peter Vermes, the Wizards have yet to score a goal, struggling much as they did under Curt Onalfo. The Wizards' attack hit a wall during the club's SuperLiga campaign and has not yet recovered.
Last: Lost at RSL, 1-0. Next: Sat. at NE. |
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