Published 5/16/2008
at Yahoo! Sports - MLS News
Less than seven months ago, D.C. United and CD Chivas USA won their respective conference titles and were heavy favorites to meet for the MLS Cup. Playoff failures prevented that from happening, and both teams have started 2008 looking like anything but title contenders. Looking to break out their early-season struggles, they will meet for the first time this year on Saturday night at The Home...
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