Predictions
Here are Soccer America Executive Editor Mike WoitallaÆs predictions for the games on Aug. 4: Colorado 1 Chicago 2 Tampa Bay 1 San Jose 3 New England 2 Dallas 1 MetroStars 3 Miami 2 Kansas City 1 Columbus 2
Previews
All times ET Saturday, August 4 (4:00 p.m.) Chicago Fire at Colorado Rapids (Telemundo)
Did you know? Chicago is the only team Colorado has lost to since acquiring Carlos Valderrama, Scott Garlick, Chris Carrieri and Richie Kotschau. … The Rapids have gone 3-1-2 since revamping their roster. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Brian Hall; Assistant Referees: Francisco Sanchez (SAR), Jose Corro (JAR)
Saturday, August 4 (7:00 p.m.) San Jose Earthquakes at Tampa Bay Mutiny (FOX Sports Bay Area)
Did you know? Mutiny midfielder Steve Ralston will again add to his mark as the “Iron Man” of MLS when he bypasses the 15,000 minute barrier in the 58th minute of Saturday’s match. Ralston was the first in MLS to reach 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000 and 14,000 career minutes. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Kevin Terry; Assistant Referees: Chip Reed (SAR), Misail Tsapos (JAR)
Saturday, August 4, (7:30 p.m.) Dallas Burn at New England Revolution (WB WLVI 56)
Did you know? Dallas has won each of the last three meetings at Foxboro Stadium. … Despite the All-Star break, this will be New England’s third match in the last 11 days following a Sunday clash with Kansas City and last Tuesday’s home win against Columbus in the Open Cup quarterfinals. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Tim Weyland; Assistant Referees: Steven Taylor (SAR), Bill Dittmar (JAR)
Saturday, August 4, (8:00 p.m.) Miami Fusion at MetroStars (ESPN2)
Did you know? The team scoring first has won every game in series history. … This is the second of four meetings between the two teams with two remaining battles set for Aug. 25 and Sept. 12. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Noel Kenny; Assistant Referees: Greg Barkey (SAR), Richard Eddy (JAR)
Saturday, August 4, (8:30 p.m.) Columbus Crew at Kansas City Wizards (Sport! TV)
Did you know? Only three of the 14 games in series history have had fewer than three combined goals in regulation play. … A 3-0 loss to Kansas City earlier this season will serve as motivation for Columbus. SCHEDULED REFEREES: Referee: Ricardo Salazar; Assistant Referees: Roger Itaya (SAR), Steven Davidson (JAR)
