MLS Saturday Predictions

With a full slate of MLS matches going on this weekend, staff writers Steve Van Durme and Zach Lahey give their predictions for each fixture.

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Steve Van Durme:  The Sounders will still be missing a top offensive weapon in Dempsey, and the rest of NYCFC’s designated players are starting to show up.  I think the visitors take the three points.  2-0 NYC

Zach Lahey:  Both teams have had their fair share of disappointing games this season, but Seattle is due.  Morris leads the Sounders to three points.  2-1 SEA

DCU vs NE

SVD:  DC United has had the Revs’ number of late, yet New England has won back-to-back matches.  DC have also been shut out in four of their last six matches.  Home-field advantage should get DC something, but not all three points.  1-1 Draw

ZL:  New England got their first road win of the season and they will get their second.  With Boswell and Birnbaum not playing in this game, the Revolution attack will be excellent.  2-1 NE

PHI vs VAN

SVD:  The Union are scorching hot, as they are tied for the league’s highest scoring outfit and are riding a 10-match unbeaten streak at home.  The Whitecaps have not won in three matches.  The game is being played in Philadelphia.  Enough said.  3-1 PHI

ZL:  The Philadelphia attack has been great recently, but the defense has been horrible.  This will continue, but so will the unbeaten streak at home.  2-2 Draw

MTL vs KC

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SVD:  The Impact have recorded two straight shutouts, and get Piatti back for this one.  Sporting come off a win, but have won only three times in their last 14 matches.  Look for these two sides to share the spoils.  0-0 Draw

ZL:  Sporting got back to their winning ways against Dallas last week, and they will continue it against Montreal.  2-0 KC

CLB vs NYRB

SVD:  The Crew are beginning a stretch of nine of their next 10 matches against Eastern Conference opposition, so this is their chance to move up the table.  However, the Red Bulls are one of the better teams in the league.  They just had their unbeaten streak snapped, but will get back to winning ways here.  2-0 NY

ZL:  The Red Bulls lost a tough one against Real Salt Lake, and ended their streak of not allowing a goal.  They will get back to that against Columbus.  1-0 NY

ORL vs TOR

SVD:  Orlando City are on a 14-match unbeaten run at home, the longest active streak in MLS.  TFC are in the midst of a stretch of five matches in 15 days, so they may play around with their lineup, giving Orlando an edge.  2-1 ORL

ZL:  Giovinco is back and will score in this game but, will not get the three points.  Orlando deserves a win at home and they will get it in this game.  3-2 ORL

DAL vs RSL

SVD:  RSL are riding high off a thrilling comeback win over the Red Bulls.  They have scored 15 times in their last six matches, and will be motivated as goalkeeper Nick Rimando is one win away from tying the MLS all-time wins record.  Frisco has been a tough place for RSL, though.  1-1 Draw

ZL:  Real Salt Lake played a good game against New York and they will continue the hot streak against Dallas. 1-1 Draw

SJ vs LA

SVD:  The Earthquakes always seem to play well at home against LA.  Meanwhile, LA is still searching for offense with Zardes still out with the USMNT.  The Quakes will be missing Wondolowski but should have enough to get the win at home.  1-0 SJ

ZL:  2-1 LA