June 27, 2006

Mark Lincir’s MLS Picks – Week 14

I was in Germany for the last couple of weeks and missed out on picking last week’s MLS games. I refuse to take them all as losses, and it would be unfair of me to take any as wins. So what I am doing is just taking those games out of my overall record. MLS needs to take a break during the World Cup, it’s just too much to concentrate on, and my obvious omission of last week’s picks is proof in the pudding.

I went an amazing 4-1 on my week 12 picks. That improved me to 32 – 39 on the season. This week features matches on Hump Day and a few games on the weekend.

WEDNESDAY
Crew @ Red Bulls: The Red Bulls just canned Mo Johnston and former MLS grinder Richie Williams has taken over. Is the team going to continue to change out everybody but Amado, because that’s the real problem. Teams always seem to win when the coach gets changed. Red Bulls 1-0.

FC Dallas @ New England: Dallas is tough, but will struggle on the road against the Revs, especially since Clint Dempsey is back. New England 2-0.

D.C. United @ Wizards: D.C. might be on the road, but it won’t matter. United 2-1.

RSL @ Fire: There’s no way that the Fire will lose to RSL in their new digs. I wonder if it might be time for a coaching change in Utah? Ya think? Fire 2-0.

Dynamo @ Chivas USA: Razov is on Fire, but the Dynamo still bring plenty of attacking options at their opponents, whether it be at home or on the road. Dynamo 1-0.

SATURDAY

Red Bulls @ New England: The Red Bulls will go right back to their losing ways against the Revs. Revs 1-0.

Galaxy @ Wizards: Landon is sure to be fired up to dominate now that he’s back in his element and away from all the pressure and quality soccer. But the Galaxy are on the road and we all know how that usually goes. Wizards 2-1.

FC Dallas @ Chivas USA: FC Dallas is going to take their aggressions out after a midweek loss on Chivas USA. FC Dallas 3-2..