Due to Marvin Chavez suspension, Sounders are my favorites to win Saturday, I also like FC Dallas, Crew and Timbers to win their games. Don’t expect many goals in Chicago, New England and Houston matches.

Despite being correct in so many games, predicting MLS matches getting more difficult than any other league. However, thanks to perfect 3-0 Sunday, and terrific double play in Portland I’m proud to finish with record 9-7 my 11th week of MLS predictions.

Last 10th week of 2013 MLS season finished 4-6 record.

2013 MLS season record 53-50 (accuracy 51.45 % ).

Picks and predictions are usually published here at least 1-2 hours before the game time.

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Sunday, May 12

Portland Timbers vs. Chivas USA 3-0

1-0 Rodney Wallace (34)
2-0 Diego Valeri (70)
3-0 Will Johnson (92)
Referee: Silviu Petrescu, Attendance: 20674
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: 1 Timbers to WIN
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting Kansas City 0-1

0-1 Aurelien Colin (73)
Referee: Chris Penso, Attendance: 19004
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

Saturday, May 11

Chicago Fire vs. Philadelphia Union 0-1

0-1 Jack McInerney (75)
Referee: Armando Villarreal, Attendance: 12205
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

Montreal Impact vs. Real Salt Lake 3-2

0-1 Matteo Ferrari (own goal)
1-1 Felipe Martins (39)
1-2 Kyle Beckerman (77)
2-2 Marco Di Vaio (80)
3-2 Matteo Ferrari (93)
Referee: Allen Chapman, Attendance: 14578
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

Seattle Sounders FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes 4-0

1-0 Lamar Neagle (28)
2-0 Mauro Rosales (46)
3-0 Lamar Neagle (54)
4-0 Obafemi Martins (90+)
Referee: Jair Marrufo, Attendance: 38880
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: 1 Sounders to WIN

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LA Galaxy 3-1

1-0 Russell Teibert (63)
2-0 Russell Teibert (76)
2-1 Gyasi Zardes (86)
3-1 Darren Mattocks (92+)
Referee: Sorin Stoica, Attendance: 21,000
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls 1-1

1-0 Diego Fagundez (54)
1-1 Lloyd Sam (55)
Referee: Ricardo Salazar, Attendance: 16440
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: 2 Red Bulls to WIN

Columbus Crew vs. Colorado Rapids 0-2

0-1 Edson Buddle (8)
0-2 Dillon Powers (69)
Referee: Mark Geiger, Attendance: 11269
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: 1 Crew WIN

FC Dallas vs. D.C. United 2-1

1-0 Jackson (11)
1-1 Dwayne De Rosario (44)
2-1 Je-Vaughn Watson (77)
Referee: Matthew Foerster, Attendance: 14322

Wednesday, May 8

D.C. United vs. Houston Dynamo 0-4

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

New York Red Bulls vs. Montreal Impact 2-1

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

New England Revolution vs. Real Salt Lake 1-2

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

Sporting Kansas City vs. Seattle Sounders FC 0-1

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers 1-1

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC 2-1

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

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CHRIS’s PICKS in 2013 season 53-50 (accuracy 51.45 % ) in picking winner, draw or OVER / UNDER results.

MLS Eastern Conference

MLS Western Conference

Current record 0-0 in my 11th week of MLS predictions.

Last 10th week of 2013 MLS season finished 4-6 record.

2013 MLS season record 44-43 (accuracy 50.57 % ).

Picks and predictions are usually published here at least 1-2 hours before the game time.

For LIVE time MLS updates follow me on TWITTER at @ChrisReiko

Wednesday, May 8

D.C. United vs. Houston Dynamo, 7 p.m.

D.C. United return to action riding a five-game losing streak, following their 3-0 loss at Columbus on April 27. The streak is one loss shy of the United club record, set from Sept. 30, 2006-April 28, 2007.
The Dynamo extended their undefeated streak to four games with their first away win of the season, claiming a 1-0 victory Sunday in an MLS Cup rematch against the LA Galaxy at The Home Depot Center.
The teams are meeting for the second time this season. An own goal and a goal from Warren Creavalle in the final 10 minutes gave the Dynamo a 2-0 win to open the season, March 2 at BBVA Compass Stadium.
United’s 3-2 home win in the first meeting a season ago was their first against Houston at home since 2009. The Dynamo have never lost to D.C. United in Houston, winning nine of 10 meetings there all-time in league and cup play (with one draw).
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

New York Red Bulls vs. Montreal Impact, 7:30 p.m.

The teams come into the game as part of a four-way tie atop the Eastern Conference standings, along with Sporting KC and Houston. The Impact maintained a share of the division lead after their 2-2 draw at San Jose, while the Red Bulls have won three in a row following their 1-0 win at Columbus.
The teams are meeting for the second time this season. Marco Di Vaio’s goal after 14 minutes was the difference as the Impact claimed a 1-0 victory March 23 at Olympic Stadium.
The Red Bulls won the lone meeting at Red Bull Arena between the teams, a 5-2 victory last March 31. The teams have now evenly split their four encounters all-time.
After scoring one goal in the opening 20 games of his MLS career, New York’s Tim Cahill has scored three goals in the last two games, scoring all the Red Bulls goals in wins at Toronto and Columbus.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

New England Revolution vs. Real Salt Lake, 8 p.m.

The Revolution have kept back-to-back shutouts and recorded five in eight games this season following their scoreless result at Portland. They have allowed 6 goals in 8 games, the second-best defensive record in MLS.
Joao Plata set up both RSL goals in their 2-0 home win against Vancouver over the weekend, moving him into a tie for the MLS assist lead with four for the season, along with KC’s Graham Zusi.
The Revolution’s last victory vs. Real Salt Lake came in 2009. In the five meetings since, RSL has won four, with one draw, including a 2-1 victory at Rio Tinto Stadium in last year’s lone match.
Real have won on their last two trips to Gillette Stadium, in 2010 and 2011. RSL is also undefeated in its last five home games vs. New England, dating back to 2008.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

Sporting Kansas City vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 8:30 p.m.

Claudio Bieler moved into a tie for the lead in the MLS Golden Boot standings with six goals, following his 2-goal game in Sporting’s 4-0 win against Chivas USA on Sunday.
Mauro Rosales scored his first goal of the season as Sounders FC scored multiple goals in a game for the first time in 2013, reaching a 2-2 draw at Philadelphia last weekend.
Sounders FC have won the last six league meetings between the teams, dating back to 2009, after Kansas City won the first ever match in the series. Sounders FC have won all three MLS games in Kansas City.
The teams also met in the U.S. Open Cup Final a year ago, Sporting winning in a penalty-kick shootout after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes, ending Sounders FC’s three-year hold on the Open Cup title.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers, 9 p.m.

Both teams come into the game riding long undefeated streaks. FC Dallas are undefeated in seven games in a streak that began March 17, having gone 5-0-2 since. The Timbers are also riding an MLS club-record 7-game streak, going 3-0-4 since March 16.
FC Dallas have allowed nine goals in nine games this season – but they have recorded five shutouts. They have allowed multiple goals in each of the other four contests.
Since a Timbers victory in the first meeting ever between the clubs, in 2011, FC Dallas is undefeated vs. Portland with two wins and two draws in the four meetings since.
In the three meetings all-time in Frisco between the teams, FC Dallas has outscored Portland 10-1, including a 5-0 victory last July 21.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC, 10:30 p.m.

The Earthquakes just keep scoring in stoppage time to snatch points. They did it again with a 91st-minute goal from Sam Cronin to secure a 2-2 draw with Montréal over the weekend; that’s three goals in second-half stoppage time this season that secured San Jose a win and two draws.

Toronto FC lost for a second match in a row, and saw their league winless streak extended to seven games, in their 1-0 loss at Colorado to start the two-game Western swing. Since last July 28, Toronto FC is 1-14-8 in their last 23 MLS games.

The Earthquakes haven’t lost to Toronto FC in four meetings, with a pair of victories (and two draws), including a 3-0 victory in the lone meeting a year ago, March 24 at BMO Field.

Toronto FC have come away with points on each of its last three visits to Buck Shaw Stadium (two wins and a draw). TFC has never defeated San Jose at home, with two losses and three draws all-time at BMO Field.

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

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CHRIS’s PICKS in 2013 season 44-43 (accuracy 50.57 % ) in picking winner, draw or OVER / UNDER results.

MLS Eastern Conference

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In conjunction with the logo’s launch, the first edition of 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star Game merchandise was made available to purchase in-stadium at Sporting Park on Sunday. The gear can also be purchased online at shop.sportingkc.com and mlsgear.com beginning Monday.

The 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star Game logo, designed by Major League Soccer, features the colors of Sporting Kansas City – Sporting Blue and Dark Indigo – in celebration of the club’s avid fan base and the vibrant soccer movement happening in greater Kansas City. Detail of the iconic canopy roof structure at Sporting Park highlights the world-class venue that will serve as the perfect setting for the League’s 18th-annual summer showcase.

The annual event will feature three days of festivities, culminating in a match between the League’s top players and a renowned international club on Wednesday, July 31 at Sporting Park. The 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star Game will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. CT on the ESPN, Univision, TSN and RDS family of networks. Exact networks will be announced at a later date.

The 2013 All-Star Game will mark the tenth time that an elite international club has played the MLS All-Stars, who are 6-2-1 in those matches and will be coached by Sporting Kansas City Manager Peter Vermes this year. In addition to honoring the best players in MLS, the game has featured world-famous clubs such as Manchester United (2010 & 2011), Everton FC (2009), Chelsea FC (2006 & 2012), and Chivas de Guadalajara (2003). The opponent for this year’s game will be announced at a later date.

Since opening in June 2011, Sporting Park has hosted Sporting Kansas City’s full home schedule — selling out the last 20 MLS matches (including playoffs) – as well as the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Championship, the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying semifinals and championship, both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams and international friendlies.

Current record 0-0 in my 11th week of MLS predictions.

Last 10th week of 2013 MLS season finished 4-6 record.

2013 MLS season record 44-43 (accuracy 50.57 % ).

Picks and predictions are usually published here at least 1-2 hours before the game time.

For LIVE time MLS updates follow me on TWITTER at @ChrisReiko

Sunday, May 5

Sporting Kansas City vs. Chivas USA 4-0

1-0 Claudio Bieler (41)
2-0 Claudio Bieler (57)
3-0 Graham Zusi (65)
4-0 C.J. Sapong (87)
Referee: Baldomero Toledo, Attendance: 18811
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: 1 Sporting WIN
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo 0-1

0-1 Andrew Driver (56)
Referee: Allen Chapman, Attendance: 20071
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: Galaxy to WIN

Saturday, May 4

Real Salt Lake vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-0 

1-0 Luis Gil (47)
2-0 Javier Morales (71)
Referee: Juan Guzman, Attendance: 17 480
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: RSL to WIN

Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC 1-0

1-0 Edson Buddle (86)
Referee: Matthew Foerster, Attendance: 12 658
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: Rapids to WIN

Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls 0-1

0-1 Tim Cahill (80)
Referee: Armando Villarreal, Attendance: 12020
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Montreal Impact 2-2

0-1 Justin Mapp (24)
0-2 Justin Mapp (47)
1-2 Adam Jahn (59)
2-2 Sam Cronin (90+)
Referee: Drew Fischer, Attendance: 10074
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

Philadelphia Union vs. Seattle Sounders FC 2-2

0-1 Eddie Johnson (10)
1-1 Danny Cruz (50)
2-1 Danny Cruz (51)
2-2 Mauro Rosales (64)
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez, Attendance: 18344
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: Sounders to WIN
Thursday, May 3

Portland Timbers vs. New England Revolution 0-0

Referee: Jair Marrufo, Attendance: 20674
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: 1 Timbers to WIN

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

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CHRIS’s PICKS in 2013 season 44-43 (accuracy 50.57 % ) in picking winner, draw or OVER / UNDER results.

MLS Eastern Conference

MLS Western Conference

Time to recover some losses, and double play in Kansas City should make things even. Sporting, RSL, Sounders and Rapids, all are favorites to win their matches this weekend. Yes, Rapids too. I thought before the season that I never gonna write Rapids as favorites, but this time they should be able to cash 3 points on devastated Toronto FC. Good luck to everyone and play responsibly.

Current record 0-2 in my 10th week of MLS predictions.

Last 9th week of 2013 MLS season finished 4-5 record.

2013 MLS season record 40-39 (accuracy 50.63 % ).

Picks and predictions are usually published here at least 1-2 hours before the game time.

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Saturday, May 4

Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls, 4 p.m. (NBCSN)

Dominic Oduro scored his team-leading fourth goal and center back Josh Williams added his third of the season to lead the Crew to a 3-0 victory Saturday vs. D.C. United.

Tim Cahill scored both Red Bulls goals in their 2-1 win at Toronto FC–his first goals since scoring his only previous league goal on Aug. 19, 2012 vs. Portland.

The Red Bulls have won back-to-back games, their first consecutive victories since last Aug. 10-19, when they defeated Portland and Houston, a span of 19 MLS games.

Columbus has not defeated New York since the 2010 season. The Red Bulls won both meetings a year ago–a 4-1 win at Crew Stadium and a 3-1 win at Red Bull Arena. They are 2-0-2 in the last four meetings.

Looking recent history, the Crew are not having good time playing Red Bulls, but this year they a lot stronger than last season, and we should expect good spectacle. The Crew  showed some offensive spark in their last game, and I would say their offense is one of the best in the league. I’m giving Columbus side more chances to win, but I’m more confident to see more than 2 goals at Crew Stadium.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Montreal Impact, 4 p.m.

Marco Di Vaio scored his fourth goal in the last five games, sending the Impact on their way to a 2-0 win against Chicago on Saturday. Di Vaio has eight goals in his last 15 games dating back to last year.

During Saturday’s win, Impact supporters held a moment of silence and displayed banners protesting the team’s 2-0 loss to Toronto FC in the first leg of their Canadian Championship semifinal. The return match is set for Wednesday at Stade Saputo.

Shea Salinas set both San Jose goals in the comeback draw vs. Chivas, his fourth two-assist game in six MLS seasons.

The Impact won the only meeting between the clubs in Montréal’s inaugural MLS season, a 3-1 victory Aug. 18 at Stade Saputo.

The Earthquakes have both their strikers Alan Gordon and Steven Lenhart suspended for this game, so likely youngster Adam Jahn will start. Don’t think that these suspensions are Quakes disadvantage, Adam Jahn scored already 2 important goals this season, when Gordon and Lenhart will be looking for the first one when they come back from suspensions.

The Earthquakes are now winless in five games after last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Chivas USA. This is their longest winless run since their 13-game streak from June 17-Aug. 27, 2011. Yes we remember that one.

There is nothing  convincing me they can beat one of the strongest team in MLS. Montreal Impact with some rotations in their lineup just beat Toronto FC 6-0 last Wednesday. Not to scare anybody in San Jose, but beating such strong team as Impact could be really difficult for struggling Earthquakes. I don’t see Impact loosing this match, and 0-0, 1-1 draw is very possible at Buck Shaw Stadium where temperature at game time should be around 90 degree. Yes Quakes scored 2 goals against Chivas USA last week, but with all the respect The Goats defense vs Impact that’s like comparing Toyota Prius to Ferrari. Quality in defense is a main reason why Impact is on the top of Eastern Conference.  That being said, I don’t expect high scoring game either.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: UNDER 2.5 goals

Philadelphia Union vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 4 p.m.

Sounders FC return to action after a weekend off. Their last match, a 1-0 win at Colorado on April 20, was their first win of the season.

Seattle Designated Player Obafemi Martins scored his first MLS goal in the victory over Colorado.

The Union were shut out for the first time this season in their 2-0 defeat at New England over the weekend. Only FC Dallas and Portland have scored in every game this season.

The Union are undefeated lifetime at PPL Park vs. Sounders FC. They have a win and a draw in two meetings, including a 3-1 triumph in the first game ever on the Chester waterfront.

They played only 6 games, but Sounders are on the bottom of the Western Conference, and that’s unacceptable for so many, not only from Seattle. Good things is when Sigi’ Schmid teams starts winning, they getting use to. Union lost last week to Revolution, and I don’t see them rebounding this weekend. Sounders should be able to win, perhaps 1-0.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: Sounders to WIN

Real Salt Lake vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 9 p.m.

The teams are meeting for the second time this season. A Camilo Sanvezzo penalty kick in the 84th minute canceled out a goal from RSL’s Olmes García earlier in the second half, resulting in a 1-1 draw April 13, at BC Place.

Whitecaps FC saw their winless streak extended to six games despite coming back for a late 2-2 draw with FC Dallas on Saturday at BC Place.

18-year-old Kekuta Manneh, the fourth overall selection in this year’s SuperDraft, scored his first professional goal and added his first assist, bringing Whitecaps FC back from a two-goal deficit vs. FC Dallas.

Whitecaps FC will have a home game midweek. They look to advance to the final of the Canadian Championship after defeating FC Edmonton 3-2 in the first leg of their semifinal series.

Real will conclude a three-game homestand with the visit from Vancouver. RSL lost for the first time at home this season in a 2-0 defeat by the LA Galaxy on Saturday.

Knowing Jason Kreis coaching methods and stuff, after disappointing loss to Galaxy last week, RSL team will be ready for the WhiteCaps. Utah team is one of my big favorites this weekend.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: RSL to WIN

Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC, 9 p.m.

Toronto FC have a four-game undefeated streak vs. Colorado. They have not lost in the series since April 18, 2010. All three Rapids victories against TFC have come at home; Colorado is 0-6-0 lifetime at BMO Field.

TFC will head to Colorado after a midweek trip to Montréal, where they bring a two-goal advantage into the second leg of their Canadian Championship semifinal against the Impact.

For a third consecutive game, Toronto FC saw the deciding goal scored in the 89th minute or later. The New York Red Bulls claimed a late 2-1 win Saturday at BMO Field. Previously, Philadelphia and Houston scored late equalizers against Toronto. TFC is now winless in their last 11 league home games.

Rapids defender Drew Moor kept his streak alive after scoring in the 1-1 draw Sunday at Houston. He has now scored in eight consecutive seasons. Moor has only failed to score a goal in his 2005 rookie season.

Toronto FC got crushed 0-6 last Wednesday, by Montreal Impact in Canadian Open Cup. Coach Ryan Nelsen will face another challenge on Saturday evening, I believe putting things together after last two losses will take Nelly longer than few days. Rapids will take full home advantage, and they should be a lot fresher as well.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: Rapids to WIN

Sunday, May 5

Sporting Kansas City vs. Chivas USA, 5 p.m. (UniMas)

Sporting have a four-game undefeated streak vs. Chivas USA, having not lost in the series since July 10, 2010. Sporting have won their last three trips to The Home Depot Center to play Chivas.

Chivas USA put an end to a two-game losing streak and two-game shutout streak in their 2-2 draw with San Jose at The Home Depot Center on Saturday.

Tristan Bowen scored his first goal since the 2010 season in the Chivas draw. Bowen netted twice that season for the LA Galaxy, where he broke in as a Homegrown Player in 2009.

Chance Myers, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2008 SuperDraft, scored the first two goals of his MLS career in Sporting’s 3-2 home loss to Portland on Saturday evening.

You never know with these Goats, but I don’t think Sporting can afford not to win this game. They lost last match to Timbers at home 2-3, and they will unload their frustration on these poor Goats. I will suggest double play in this match, means Sporting win and over 2 goals.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: 1 Sporting WIN
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo, 11 p.m. (ESPN2)

It’s a rematch of the last two MLS Cups–the Galaxy won 1-0 in MLS Cup 2011, and 3-1 in MLS Cup 2012. Both were played at The Home Depot Center. The Galaxy have defeated the Dynamo in their last six meetings at The Home Depot Center in all competitions. Houston’s last win against the Galaxy in Carson came in 2007, a 3-1 triumph.

On a night when Charlie Rugg scored his first professional goal, Mike Magee also netted to take over the lead in the MLS Golden Boot standings with his sixth goal.  The Galaxy won 2-0 at Real Salt Lake.

Brian Rowe made his full professional debut in goal for the Galaxy, making seven saves in the win at RSL. Rowe had made just one first-team appearance with the club, playing 45 minutes in a friendly vs. Tottenham Hotspur last season.

The Dynamo set an MLS record with their 30th consecutive league match without a loss in their 1-1 draw Sunday with the Colorado Rapids at BBVA Compass Stadium.

The Dynamo will be without playmaker Brad Davis for the MLS Cup Final rematch, after he was sent off late in the draw with Colorado.

This could be game of the weekend, but outcome should be traditional. Dynamo chances winning on The Home Depot center are limited, they will stay in the game, but eventually Galaxy likely will find the way to win.
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: Galaxy to WIN

Thursday, May 3

Portland Timbers vs. New England Revolution 0-0

Referee: Jair Marrufo, Attendance: 20674
CHRIS’S PREDICTION: 1 Timbers to WIN

CHRIS’S PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 goals

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CHRIS’s PICKS in 2013 season 40-39 (accuracy 50.63 % ) in picking winner, draw or OVER / UNDER results.

MLS Eastern Conference

MLS Western Conference