Well, after looking back at the results from the second leg of the MLS Conference semifinals, I must say, I hope someone is betting actual currency on my picks because I have continued to be uncharacteristically spot on. If I have made you any money, please donate a small portion of it to a worthy charity. Like me, for example.
Last week, I correctly predicted RSL and Chivas USA would tie (though the 2-2 final did differ from my 1-1 prediction), the Crew would beat the Wiz (again, not the exact final score though), and the Fire would get by the Revs (I thought by a good amount, 2-0, but it turned out to be great, 3-0).
I did great. 75%. But, it was all ruined by the fact my New York v. Houston pick was just a teensy-tiny bit off.
Well, maybe a little off. OK, a lot. Actually, by about five goals. Yikes. I thought HOU would win 3-1. Well, that was based on my thinking HOU would put on a huge offensive display. I wasn’t really wrong, but some amazing goalkeeping by Cepero kept the Red Bulls clean.
Also, I underestimated how bad these Red Bulls seem to want this title. Dane Richards actually played insanely well (i.e. like he actually cared about the result for the first time) and NY trounced the Dynamo 3-0.
So, that leaves us with just the Crew/Fire and RSL/NYRB matchups this week. A chance at redemption for that awful NYRB/HOU miss.
In the East, I must confess, I cannot bet against the Crew at home, so I think they win it. CHI has been on fire lately (yes, bad pun), but I think the Crew D is simply too stingy at home. Plus, I just think Schmid is in the zone tactics-wise. Even if the Fire get a hot start (another bad pun… yikes), I bet he makes the adjustment necessary for them to get the win.
On Thursday night, I think the Crew keep their miracle season alive. 2-1
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