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MLS Playoff Picture After Saturday's Games
With all of Saturday nights games in the bag, the playoffs are one step closer to being set. Los Angeles has won the top spot in the Western Conference by winning their game over San Jose, and also holding the tie breaker over both Houston and Chivas USA no matter what either of those teams does ...
MLS Matchday 32: Your Running Commentary
MLS Matchday 32: Your Running Commentary
soccerbyives.net — The last weekend of the Major League Soccer season is about to get underway and six teams... are still alive for two remaining playoff spots. Tonight's five matches will go a long way in determining which two teams will join the Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference ... (more) MLS Matchday 32: Your Running Commentary
New England’s in and now we have some Playoffs
New England’s in and now we have some Playoffs
soccerticketsonline.com — Ok. I was wrong. Columbus shut it down. They let New England into the Playoffs. I get... it. I’m a dummy. Now I know. Here’s the thing. Columbus backs into the Playoffs and L.A. wins the West on Saturday. (more) New England’s in and now we have some Playoffs
The Playoff Rankings:  Welcome to the Thunderdome!!
The Playoff Rankings: Welcome to the Thunderdome!!
avoidingthedrop.com — There wasn’t a lot of movement as a result of this past weekend’s matches, but what there... was will cause the supporters of a number of teams to have a very anxious final weekend of the 2009 MLS season. Seven teams are still vying for the three remaining playoff spots, so just ... (more) The Playoff Rankings: Welcome to the Thunderdome!!
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