Real hold off FCD in see-saw affair

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FCD News Recap
Published 5/11/2008 by Chamo Jones at 3rd Degree
May 11th, 2008 . By: Chamo Jones FC Dallas fans should focus on the important things in life and show their mothers some love today because their team certainly doesn’t deserve any of it right now. A few quick hit comments: It was interesting to watch Rocha get introduced to both of the greatest nemesis (nemesi?) in the history of he franchise. I wonder how long it will take Rocha to figure out that the over dramatic victim never gets rewarded in MLS. It is much better to be the aggressor as both Kovalenko and Beckerman proved again last night. A rare off night in front of goal for Thompson. Had he been his usual clinical self Dallas would have come away with some points last ...

The Next Day
Published 5/11/2008 by RSL HQ at Behind the Shield
It was a great home result for RSL yesterday as both Javi Morales and Kyle Beckerman came up huge to deliver the home side their second victory of the season. The two goal-scoring midfielders were not the only ones who performed well, however, as Andy Williams turned creator for Kyle’s goal and the entire defense stepped up and held on for the full three points. RSL next travels to Colorado for this week’s ESPN Thursday Night Primetime match in the first Rocky Mountain Cup showdown of the year. To add more fuel to the fire, it is the Rapids that sit tied atop the Western Conference, one point ahead of Salt Lake. Therefore, if RSL can pull off the road win ...