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MLS Week 3: Top 7 storylines to follow

By Joshua Bowers

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Los Angeles FC won the match 4-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Los Angeles FC won the match 4-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /
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FRISCO, TX – JUNE 27: FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal (19) looks to pass the ball during the game between FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids on June 27, 2017, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
FRISCO, TX – JUNE 27: FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal (19) looks to pass the ball during the game between FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids on June 27, 2017, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Playoff hopefuls or frontrunners?

The Columbus Crew and FC Dallas both shined in the second week of the MLS season. They now face each other in what should be an exciting cross-conference match. The winner, if there is a winner, could emerge as an MLS Cup frontrunner.

FC Dallas defeated the Galaxy 2-0 last week. They had four players named to MLSMultiplex’s Team of the Week, and Paxton Pomykal turned heads given a chance to start.

Columbus also won 2-0 last week, defeating the New England Revolution at home. I had questions for the Crew after Gregg Berhalter left this offseason to manage the USMNT. However, after drawing with the New York Red Bulls in Week 1 and winning last week, the Crew are dispelling those. Gyasi Zardes does not seem affected by the managerial switch; he scored a brace last week.

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