Executive Editor Mike Woitalla predicts: Tampa Bay 1 Dallas 2 Chicago 2 Columbus 1
Previews
(All times ET) Wednesday, August 29, (7:00 p.m.) Dallas Burn at Tampa Bay Mutiny (KSTR)
Did you know? Dallas has lost five straight on the road by a combined score of 17-6. … Dallas travels to Central Florida fighting for a playoff spot while the MutinyÆs playoff hopes were officially dashed last weekend. … Dallas can clinch the eighth and final playoff spot with a win, a loss by the Revolution, and any loss of points by both Colorado and D.C. United. … Without a win in this game, the Burn will place their playoff chances back in jeopardy, as the team must face Chicago twice in their last three games. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Reggie Rutty; Assistant Referees: Greg Watson (SAR), Jeffrey Feulner (JAR)
Wednesday, August 29, (8:30 p.m.) Columbus Crew at Chicago Fire (Sport! TV)
Did you know? Both teams have clinched a playoff spot. … But Columbus must win to preserve its chances of taking a the Central Division title. … A victory for the Fire will push Chicago within two points of clinching their second straight division title. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Alex Prus; Assistant Referees: Greg Barkey (SAR), Steven Davidson (JAR)
