Executive Editor Mike Woitalla predicts: Columbus 2 Dallas 2 D.C. United 2 MetroStars 1 Chicago 3 Miami 2 Kansas City 0 Los Angeles 1
Previews
(All times ET) Wednesday, August 15, (7:30 p.m.) Dallas Burn at Columbus Crew (KSTR)
Did you know? Dallas has conceded 36 goals this season in only 13 games. Their other eight matches have been shutouts. The Crew hasn’t tasted defeat at home since May 5 (nine games). … The CrewÆs Jeff Cunningham is averaging two points a game during his seven-game point streak. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Kevin Stott; Assistant Referees: Steven Taylor (SAR), John Konstantinidis (JAR)
Wednesday, August 15, (8:00 p.m.) MetroStars at D.C. United (FOX Sports New York)
Did you know? United will play five of its last seven matches at RFK Stadium. … This game may mark the MetroStars debut of Brazilian attacker Gilmar, who could join the team at RFK if some travel visa issues can be resolved. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Paul Tamberino; Assistant Referees: Robert Fereday (SAR), George Vergara (JAR)
Wednesday, August 15, (8:30 p.m.) Miami Fusion at Chicago Fire (Sunshine Network)
Did you know? A win or draw in this game would give the Fusion only its third all-time victory in a season series. Earlier this season, Miami took season series from Tampa Bay and New England. … Chicago has conceded the first goal in each of its last five league contests. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Gus St. Silva; Assistant Referees: Francisco Sanchez (SAR), Steven Davidson (JAR)
Wednesday, August 15, (8:30 p.m.) Los Angeles Galaxy at Kansas City Wizards (FOX Sports West — tape delay 10:00 p.m.)
Did you know? All four of Galaxy midfielder Ezra Hendrickson’s goals this season have been gamewinners. … A loss in this game will make it nearly impossible for the Wizards to repeat as Western Division champions. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Peter Kokolski; Assistant Referees: Craig Lowry (SAR), George Gansner (JAR)
