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MLS Cup Playoffs 2013: Schedule and Predictions for Entire Postseason
The Major League Soccer playoffs are just getting started, and the upcoming action is certain to excite with some of the most memorable games of the entire season. While the New York Red Bulls stroll into the postseason sporting the most points from the regular season, there are plenty of other contenders threatening to become champions and take home the MLS Cup. Let's take a look at the schedule and predictions for the MLS Cup Playoffs. Up-to-date TV schedule here courtesy of MLS Soccer Eastern Conference Finals: New York Red Bulls vs. New England Revolution Neither the Red Bulls nor the Revolution have secured their spot in the finals, but I expect both to do so on Wednesday night and eventually compete for the right to go to the MLS Cup. It's no secret how the Red Bulls have emerged as the league's top club throughout the season, as they boast two players in Thierry Henry and Tim Cahill who have excelled at the Premier League level. They combined for 22 goals during the season. The Revolution have enjoyed their own offensive success under Diego Fagundez, who put up 13 goals during the regular season, and midfielder Kelyn Rowe. But they won't be any match for the most dominant ...6Nov/130
New York Red Bulls vs. Houston Dynamo: Complete Preview for MLS Playoff Matchup
The New York Red Bulls are in the midst of an important Eastern Conference Semifinal showdown in the 2013 MLS Playoffs with the Houston Dynamo, and it's all coming down to a second-leg match on Wednesday night. The two sides finished Saturday's opening leg with a 2-2 draw in Houston, where goals by Tim Cahill and Eric Alexander helped the Red Bulls cancel out a red card and come back to Red Bull Arena playing for an appearance in the MLS semifinals. Here's everything you need to know for the upcoming match. Date: Wednesday, November 6 Start Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: Univision Deportes Live Stream: MLS Live Red Bulls Player to Watch: Thierry Henry The international star was quiet in the first leg on Saturday, but don't expect that to be the case at home in this crucial match. Henry finished the season with 10 goals, second on the club behind Tim Cahill—who scored in Houston Saturday. His last appearance of the regular season produced a goal in a 5-2 rout over Chicago. The Dynamo kept New York's offensive attack to just two shots on goal, both of which were scores. But that won't be the case on Wednesday with everything on the line, as Henry will show why he was one of ...29Oct/130
Martin Rennie Reportedly Fired by Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired manager Martin Rennie following the 2013 Major League Soccer season, according to reports. Marc Weber of The Province confirmed the news on Twitter: I can confirm that Martin Rennie is out as coach but not that Yallop will be his replacement, as obvious as it seems. @aftncanada says done — Marc Weber (@ProvinceWeber) October 29, 2013 The Whitecaps' front office wasted no time making the move, as the squad's season ended on Sunday after a 3-0 win over Colorado. This season was Rennie's second with the club after becoming head coach in late 2011. The Whitecaps job was the first MLS gig for the 38-year-old. Rennie significantly overhauled the roster upon his arrival, and it seemed to pay dividends early on, as the Whitecaps finished fifth in the Western Conference a year ago and were eliminated in the knockout round of the playoffs. It was the first time a Canadian team qualified for the MLS playoffs. However, the 2013 season didn't bring more improvement for Vancouver. It finished 13-12-9 on the season, finishing seventh in the West and finishing three points out of the playoffs. Vancouver may have Frank Yallop waiting in the wings, as the tweet indicated. He has won multiple MLS Cups and just parted ...18Sep/130