Kansas City 4, New England 3
Gillette Stadium
A goal-fest through and through, New England started off with 2 quick goals from the leaders Ralston and Twellman. Before halftime, however, Eddie Johnson took control and pounced on two opportunities (one of which he created himself) to head into the locker room with a KCW 3-2 scoreline. Davy Arnaud scored the first to help the Wizards regain their confidence. The second-half saw a hand-ball lead to a converted Shalrie Joseph penalty and a blank slate of a game yet again. EJ would have none of it though. Carlos Marinelli found EJ for an 81st minute thriller and KC came away from Foxboro with the three points
Because I Think...'s MVP: Eddie Johnson - his performances are somewhat inconsistent, but when he wants to, he piles it on...Could this season's performance move up a move abroad?
KCW: E. Johnson 3 (6), Arnaud (2)
NER: Ralston (2), Twellman (7), S. Joseph (3)
Toronto FC 2, Columbus 2
Columbus Crew Stadium
Toronto's away chops looked a bit more efficient this time around. Columbus and TFC traded goals as three were scored before halftime. The equalizer, however, was the true highlight of the match. Jim Brennan's freekick from 35 yards curled its way into the right upper ninety and Toronto gifted themselves a solid away point (7 now for the season). It was the Canadian's first of the season. Big-man Dichio hit his second forToronto as well. Andy Herron found the net twice for Columbus as goal-scoring seemed a tad easier for the Crew this weekend.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Jim Brennan for his goal of the week.
TFC: Dichio (2), J. Brennan (1)
CMB: A. Herron 2 (2)
D.C. United 2, Houston 1
RFK Stadium
Houston's horror continues and it's not even their play that is doing them in. The Dynamo aren't getting any breaks as their losing run continues. Two quick goals from Christian Gomez and hardass Ben Olsen were enough to keep Houston at bay. Brad Davis pulled Houston within one only to alter the scoreline ever so slightly in their loss (their last three have been at 1-0 scorelines). De Rosario found his scoring touch again, but it couldn't help Houston get a point or three. HDNet is stupid.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Gomez, he is starting to regain the form that made himself so dangerous last year and in the the CONCACAF Champion's Cup.
DCU: C. Gomez (3), B. Olsen (1)
HOU: De Rosario (3)
Colorado 1, Los Angeles 0
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Herculez Gomez, the person who the Galaxy would least likely want to see score, finished a nice cross from Terry Cooke late in the game to push the Galaxy deeper in the Beckham-less hole. Even worse, there have been rumors of Beckham's newly rekindled international career severely interfering with his club duties for Frank Yallop's club. Not sure how much Alan Gordon could have helped, but his absence is hurting the Galaxy right now. That, and Landon Donovan's inability to score against anyone other than Chivas USA. It also didn't help that Kyle Martino was sent off in the 25th minute and the Galaxy were a man short for close to 70 minutes.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Herculez Gomez, for condemning his former squad to another week "cellar-dwellitude" (hmmm).
COL: H. Gomez (3)
LAG: NONE
Chivas USA 2, FC Dallas 0
Home Depot Center
The Goats stole momentum from FC Dallas with Maykel Galindo striking early and Ante Razov providing the finishing touch. Chivas USA, despite the win, had to be saddened by the disgusting RBNY-like attendance figures at the Home Depot Center. Unfortunately, could it have been due to Ramon Ramirez's announcement of his retirement? Regardless, Dallas had opportunities but a troublesome lack of finishing. Galindo and Razov, who are forming a formidable strike partnership, made sure that the Goats didn't render themselves scoreless. Kljestan had a decent game as well.
Because I Think...'s MVP: M. Galindo, not only does he have a story that makes every media member salivate but he continues to score goals with his flashy speed and raw but effective composure
CHV: Galindo (5), A. Razov (4)
FCD: NONE
Sunday, May 27th
Chicago 0, Real Salt Lake 0
Toyota Park
Sarachan's Fire tied a game they should have decidedly won as Mapp and Barrett missed golden opportunities to push the advantage to Chicago. The fans came out in droves to support the slumping Fire, but no goal could be found. RSL had little production but decent performances from Esky (who looked noticibly dejected) and Atiba Harris. Freddy Adu looked like his mind was moving faster than his body.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Rimando, for a semi-decent job in goal, parrying several close range shots - still not great, but you know what? His performance worked...but enough to displace Kasey Keller if he comes in?
CHI: NONERSL: NONE
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