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May 25, 2006

Mark Lincir’s MLS Picks – Week 9

Could the game of the year have been between the Red Bulls and Chivas USA? Say it ain’t so, otherwise it’s time to close up shop. It wasn’t much of a risk, but I took it by picking Rapids to beat the Galaxy at home and I was rewarded handsomely. What’s up with RSL? Ellinger is coaching them to VICTORIES? It just doesn’t sound right, does it? Sampson still at the helm doesn’t make any sense, but rumor has it that the Galaxy are simply waiting for Klinsmann to become available after the World Cup before they yank the rug out from under Steve.


I went 3-3 last weekend and to tell you the truth, these balanced records are killing me! I’m 20-26 overall now and still feel like a have a shot at finishing the season with a winning record. I’d rather go 6-0 or 0-6. All or none! Parity sucks! Too few teams in the league makes it seem like everyone is already playing everyone again…which they are. This weekend there are sure to be some surprises.


FC Dallas @ Red Bulls: I’m taking the midweek game as my wild card. Dallas won 2-1 and I would have picked them anyway. The Red Bulls pissed this one away when Mr. Graham got spun into the ground by Carlos Ruiz at the end of regulation for the game-winner. Mo can’t be enjoying this roller coaster ride and he’s still got the “Amado” thing to deal with.


Colorado @ RSL: I know that I said I would never pick RSL to win, and I won’t. RSL won big last weekend, but so did the Rapids. The fairy tale can’t last forever. Rapids 2-1.


Houston @ New England: The Dynamo are struggling without Ching and the Revolution have to be looking to avenge the 4-0 ass-kicking they endured last weekend in Dallas. Revolution 1-0. Did I already mention that the Revolution got their asses KICKED in Dallas last weekend? Oh, I did? Didn’t mean to rub it in guys, but that was bad!


D.C. @ Kansas City: The Wizards might not even be around next season, so it would be nice if they could win a few at home for those dozens of die-hard fans who turn out to see them play. D.C. needs to grab this one on the road. D.C. 2-1.


Chicago @ Chivas USA: Toughest pick of the weekend. Chivas USA has to win sooner or later but the Fire are making me a believer out of me. Fire 1-0.
 
 
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