Colorado Rapids vs. D.C. United
The hosts were first to light up the scoreboard for the night, with Rapids’ Bobby Burling arching a deflected ball that went through all the bodies in DC’s box, bounced in front of United’s keeper Bill Hamid, who did jump to the left for a late, unsuccessful attempt at a save.
Giving Colorado the first point of the night (28’).
Colorado Rapids 1 – 0 D.C. United
The second goal of the came towards the end of the match, with D.C. United’s Fabian Espinosa sending a pass across from the left of the box, for Steve Birnbaum to head in a goal to the far post and give D.C. the equalizer (87’).
Colorado Rapids 1 – 1 D.C. United
D.C. United will host a CONCACAF match this week, and will be back to MLS action when hosting Columbus Crew SC Saturday. Colorado Rapids will travel to face Toronto FC next Saturday.
LA Galaxy vs. Montreal Impact
Although expectations were high for this first MLS meeting between former English Premier League stars Steven Gerrard and Didier Drogba, the match ended up with no goals.
Galaxy keeper Donovan Ricketts delivered two impressive saves in the first half, and Robbie Keane nearly scored about half an hour into the match, but with no result.
Montreal started strong and nearly scored twice in the first half, and did create opportunities towards the end of the match, but Galaxy seemed to have dominate with a 58% possession throughout.
Still, Montreal produced 15 shots (compared to LA’s 11), of which 5 were on target (compared to LA’s 4).
LA Galaxy travel next Saturday to play against Real Salt Lake, while Montreal Impact head to San Jose Earthquakes this Wednesday.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders
Perhaps it was the absence of Seattle’s Head Coach Sigi Schmid, who remained in Seattle due to poor health, but the most of the match between these two teams that are usually known for playing tight soccer, seemed to be disorganized.
Sporadic chances were created throughout the first half, as expected by Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins for Seattle, and Chris Wondolowski in reply for San Jose. But no side managed to capitalize until much later in the second half.
The first goal of the night came after a free kick from Quakes’ Matias Perez Garcia from the left of Seattle’s box. The ball shot across where Fatai Alashe to head in a goal (70’).
San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 0 Seattle Sounders
Another free kick, this time for Seattle Sounders from left of the box was taken and then headed towards the goal by Seattle’s Zach Scott.
San Jose’s keeper David Bingham’s save deflected towards Obafemi Martins, who scored with a back kick the equalizers (82’).
San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 1 Seattle Sounders
San Jose will host Montreal Impact this Wednesday, and Seattle Sounders visit Vancouver Whitecaps next Saturday.
