Toronto FC 3, Chicago 1
BMO Field
One sentence sums this game up (and not in a bad way) - the Toronto fans pushed their team to victory, no doubt about it. Danny Dichio scored before he was sent off for a out-of-the-box challenge on Matt Pickens. Diego Gutierrez was also ejected after he bear-hugged big Dichio to the ground. At 10 v. 10, Toronto had some problems but they still kept picking Chicago apart offensively. Rookie Maurice Edu was sensational.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Kevin Goldthwaite, who wreaked havoc on the left side putting great crosses across and keeping Chicago's wingers at bay. This could have easily gone to Andy Welsh but that would be a 'Most Improved' award. Has Toronto found its' stride?
TFC: Dichio (1), Goldthwaite (1), Edu (1)
CHI: Rolfe (4)
New England 3, Los Angeles 2
Home Depot Center
Labelled by many sports writers the 'best game of the year'. This back-and-forth battle saw Landon Donovan come in and out of his Chivas USA form. Taylor Twellman, with this game, might have solidfied himself a starting spot on the USMNT. The guy gets open, scores consistently, and has enough size and speed to make any defender crazy. The Galaxy defense was stymied by simple passing - something MLS defenses aren't really used to seeing.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Taylor Twellman, clearly.
NER: A. Cristman (2), Twellman 2 (6)
LAG: Martino (1), T. Marshall (1)
FC Dallas 2, Kansas City 1
Arrowhead Stadium
This started the away win fiesta for the weekend. Kenny Cooper rediscovered his scoring touch and Juan Carlos Toja registered his first goal for this reeling Hoops squad. Dario Sala acted as a catalyst for a decent defensive performance, as he was able to stop the barrage effectively letting only 1 in after 10 shots on goal. New signing Pablo Ricchetti was stagnant, but showed some promise as to what he can offer. Rookie Michael Harrington found his second goal for the Wizards, but finishing was the main deficiency of their starting XI.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Juan Carlos Toja and Dario Sala.
FCD: Cooper (3), Toja (1)
KCW: Harrington (2)
Chivas USA 1, Columbus 1
Crew Stadium
Guillermo Barros Schelloto showed what he can bring to an offensively challenged Columbus Crew team. His skill and precision passing created several chances, many of which he probably should have just taken himself. Schelloto registered his first point though on an assist to Ned Grabavoy, who is a revelation in midfield this year. Ante Razov spoiled the party at Crew Stadium with his 2nd minute strike and put Columbus in the hole early, but the tandem of Schelloto and Moreno (both new acquisitions) seemed to produce chances but no finishes.
Because I Think...'s MVP: G-B-S. Schelloto. He will do some damage in Columbus.
CHV: Razov (3)
CMB: Grabavoy (2)
Sunday, May 13th
Colorado 1, Red Bull New York 0
Giants Stadium
Here is my first match review for Top Drawer Soccer. Check it out.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Pablo Mastroeni and Mike Petke.
COL: Niko (1)
RBNY: NONE
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