Chicago vs. New England: Will the Crew drop to 3rd?
By: James | August 8th, 2008While the Crew enjoy their bye week, its two closest Eastern Conference rivals square off in Foxborough, Mass. While the Crew sit at 31 points on 19 games, the Revs are at 33 on 17 and the Fire are at 29 points on 18 games. A month ago the Crew had four games to make up a six point deficit againt the Revs and didn’t quite make it. This is the Revs’ first league game since July 4. Since then they’ve won SuperLiga and have built a tight offense despite lacking Taylor Twellman. In that same time Chicago has earned 8 points in 5 matches almost catch the Crew.
If Chicago wins they move one point ahead of the Crew into second place in the East as well as the combined table. But, that keeps Columbus within 2 points of first place.
If New England wins, Columbus stays in second place, but the Revs move a total of 5 points ahead of the Crew with a game still in hand.
If they tie, Columbus stays one point ahead of Chicago and within one win of New England.
What’s the best outcome for Columbus? I hate to say it, but I’m rooting for Chicago to get some road points. It’s probably a tough win for them, but there’s enough weakness in New England’s back line I think they might do it.
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