Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: Real Salt Lake Vs Vancouver White Caps Predictions Catch real time updates on your favorite Major League Soccer 2012 Match. Real Salt Lake Preview Led by a last minute replacement midfielder Yordany Ãlvarez looked possessed out there. Ãlvarez’s full contributions may not show up on the stat sheet, where he had two shots, two fouls committed and a foul suffered. But they are there for the most important stat: the 2-0 score line. “I feel more confident, more confident with the ball, and I thought I played good,†Ãlvarez said. “I think I played my best game [with RSL].†With Beckerman eligible to play this Friday against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Ãlvarez will almost certainly return to the bench. But it is comforting for the team to know the Cuban is ready and able to fill in when called upon. “I thought he was very solid, won some tackles for us,†said midfielder Will Johnson. “It’s great when he can step in for Kyle to do a great job like that. … He stepped in and made a difference.†RSL was sound as usual on the defensive side as well. Stopping the Colorado offense, Alvarez was also significantly better at linking the defense with the offense. Vancouver Preview The 3rd place Whitecaps come into this match looking to make some noise and a push into Rio Tinto Stadium. Whitecaps (9-6-7) snapped a four-match winless streak, as it defeated San Jose for the second time in three meetings this season. The Whitecaps defeated the Earthquakes, 2-1, at BC Place on May 5. San Jose won at home on April 7, 3-1. Newly acquisition Dane Richards scored his first goal for Vancouver in the 20th minute and Alan Gordon equalized before halftime for San Jose, but Robson made no mistake from the spot for his second goal in as many games. Real Salt Lake Vs Vancouver White Caps Predictions: RSL 2-1 Over Vancouver This will be a great match to watch as the number 2 and 3 teams clash. But, RSL at home will be tough to beat. Look for RSL’s Alavarez to put on another show as he goes head up with Whitecaps Dane Richards . In the end I see RSL controlling this match .It will be low scoring but great tempo. Original Source: Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: Real Salt Lake Vs Vancouver White Caps Predictions
Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: Houston Dynamo vs Washington DC United Predictions As the Houston Dynamo look to kick off their second-half push, the club is looking to strike a long sought-after balance between attack and defense. Throughout the first half of the season, the Dynamo have been strong in either defense or attack, but have struggled to put together complete performances on a consistent basis. Houston have pitched six shutouts in 2012, but have scored just three goals in those matches. Conversely, in games where Houston have scored two or more goals, the club has a record of 2-2-3, giving up 16 goals in the process. A recent shift in formation has translated into back-to-back clean sheets for the Dynamo, who are on a shutout streak that currently stands at 223 minutes. Now the goal is to build on the offensive side of the ball to complement their renewed defensive form. “We know we’re not exactly lighting the scoreboard up, but we were unbeaten last week [0-0 tie at Sporting] and that’s a positive,†Houston head coach Dominic Kinnear Catch real time updates on your favorite Major League Soccer 2012 Match. Houston Dynamo Preview As the Houston Dynamo look to kick off their second-half push, the club is looking to strike a long sought-after balance between attack and defense. Throughout the first half of the season, the Dynamo have been strong in either defense or attack, but have struggled to put together complete performances on a consistent basis. Houston have pitched six shutouts in 2012, but have scored just three goals in those matches. Conversely, in games where Houston have scored two or more goals, the club has a record of 2-2-3, giving up 16 goals in the process. A recent shift in formation has translated into back-to-back clean sheets for the Dynamo, who are on a shutout streak that currently stands at 223 minutes. Now the goal is to build on the offensive side of the ball to complement their renewed defensive form. “We know we’re not exactly lighting the scoreboard up, but we were unbeaten last week [0-0 tie at Sporting] and that’s a positive,†Houston head coach Dominic Kinnear. Washington DC United Preview DC United made a statement beating the Impact in their last game keeping them in 1st place in the Eastern Conference D.C. United put three unanswered goals past the Montreal Impact to open up a sliver of daylight at the Eastern Conference summit. A goal just before the interval from Chris Pontius was joined by second-half strikes from Robbie Russell and Hamdi Salihi. The win puts D.C. top of the East again with 33 points, after New York's draw against Toronto briefly saw the Red Bulls take pole position by a single point. Houston Dynamo vs Washington DC United Predictions: 2-1 United over Houston Even if United come in as the visitors. They will come with their usual aggressive attack. Houston’s defense isn’t strong enough to withstand United’s attack. Original Source: Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: Houston Dynamo vs Washington DC United Predictions