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Potential High-Scoring Matches and First Wins Highlight Week 6 - This Week in MLS

April 7, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release


Major League Soccer fans were treated to goals galore last weekend, with 31 balls finding the net in eight games. With the league's two highest-scoring teams, FC Dallas and Seattle Sounders FC, set to meet this weekend (8:30 p.m. ET, MLS Live), the scoring pace is not likely to slow down.

Seattle, who were involved in a scintillating 4-4 tie with their Cascadia rivals the Portland Timbers, take on an FCD team that put four on the board at Houston last weekend. Another Week 6 game that promises to be high-scoring involves the Timbers and Chivas USA (10:30 p.m. ET, MLS Live), who have both allowed a league-high 10 goals.

Portland is also one of five teams looking for their first win of the 2014 campaign, the others include the New York Red Bulls, who travel to rivals D.C. United this Saturday (7 p.m. ET., MLS Live); the San Jose Earthquakes, who host the Columbus Crew on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, UniMas); and the Chicago Fire and the Montreal Impact, who meet on Saturday in Montreal (4 p.m. ET, MLS Live)

Week 6 National Broadcasts

Saturday, April 12

Toronto FC vs. Colorado Rapids, 4:00 p.m. ET (TSN, RDS2)

Philadelphia Union vs. Real Salt Lake, 4:00 p.m. ET (Univision Deportes)

LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 10:30 p.m. ET (TSN)

Sunday, April 13

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Columbus Crew, 3:00 p.m. ET (UniMas)

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Quotables

"This is the time for us to take advantage. What we have is a good thing and we need to keep it going. (Culture) changes. Look at music: there's different music at different times, and things change. Being an Ontario kid and playing hockey, I love hockey. It's a great Canadian sport. But this is the time for us to really grow soccer again in this city. People are excited. There's a buzz around the team. It's up to us to keep that buzz going."

Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Russell Teibert on the growth of soccer in Vancouver

"I didn't hesitate when Pablo asked me. I just wanted to do anything I could to help the team be successful. As a rookie, you've got to learn to adjust and be able to adapt to any type of situation you're thrown into."

Colorado Rapids midfielder Jared Watts on his MLS debut at a different position

"To be part of this group and having the talks with Jurgen when first came in about being a leader on and off the field, being a good pro, showing the young guys what to do, I take pride in that and I think that's why I'm here today. We're a country with great goalkeepers. I'm not going into this with any frustration or any doubt about whether I'm going to play ... I'm going in there to prepare the team, not just the goalkeepers but the field players when they need me. Just keep my mind open and enjoy the ride."

Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando on being a part of the U.S. national team

"I've been pleasantly surprised with the resilience of the group that's there, both in the locker room and the front office. There are a lot of good people who deeply care about the club and its colors. The biggest challenge is trying to convince people it will be different. We're realistic. We realize that will take time. It will require a history of behavior on our part to convince them, but the reception has been warm."

Chivas USA president Nelson Rodriguez on is time at Chivas

"With a new coach coming in talking to you, being like, "I want more out of you,' it makes you think about giving your all for this team. I feel like the way he talks to the players makes you feel comfortable. If it doesn't go my way, I will just work hard and help the team win."

Columbus Crew midfielder Tony Tchani on Gregg Berhalter's effect on the team's confidence

Sweet Tweets

@yedlinny -- April 6 -- DeAndre Yedlin, Seattle Sounders FC

Also thank you Portland fans and @timbersarmy for raising money for Oso. We all appreciate that. #biggerthansports

‚¬Â@ClintIrwin -- April 2 - Clint Irwin, Colorado Rapids

You would say Wondo is lucky to be in those positions, but it happens every...single...game. Such an under-appreciated ability.

@ColoradoRapids - April 1

"Any day where people can see more of my legs, that's a good day." - @DrewMoor pic.twitter.com/FuGa1a7U3b

‚¬Â@EricAvila12 - April 1 - Eric Avila, Chivas USA

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‚¬Â@SoonySaad -- March 31-- Soony Saad, Sporting Kansas City

Simba, everything the light touches is our kingdom. http://instagram.com/p/mOCes_Fob1/

Week 6 Game Previews

Saturday, April 12

D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls, 2:30 p.m.

- Chris Rolfe scored in his D.C. United debut to cap his new team's 2-0 win against the New England Revolution, snapping United's 15-game league winless streak, which was tied for the second-longest winless run in league history

- Andrew Dykstra recorded a shutout in his first start since 2010 in United's win against New England. Dykstra had last appeared in a league game in 2010, when he made 17 starts, recording five shutouts, for the Chicago Fire.

- The Red Bulls are still searching for their first victory of the season, reaching a fourth consecutive draw in a 2-2 tie at the Montréal Impact over the weekend.

- The longest a Supporters' Shield winner has gone without a victory after claiming the honor were the LA Galaxy in 2003, who started 0-4-4 after winning the Shield the year before. The Columbus Crew started 2009 with an 0-2-5 record - then went on to claim the Supporters' Shield for a second consecutive year.

- The Red Bulls have a five-game undefeated streak alive in league play between the teams, winning the final two meetings a year ago. United's last regular season win vs. New York came April 22, 2012, a 4-1 triumph at RFK Stadium.

Philadelphia Union vs. Real Salt Lake, 4 p.m.

- The teams have played to draws in each of their last two meetings, over the last two seasons. They reached a 2-2 tie at Rio Tinto Stadium a year ago.

- Union have never defeated RSL at home, the teams having played to draws in each of three meetings all-time at PPL Park, including a scoreless result in the last meeting there in 2012.

- Maurice Edu scored his first goal in MLS since 2008, netting the opener in Philadelphia's 2-2 draw at the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

- With Nick Rimando injured following midweek national team duty in the USA's 2-2 draw with Mexico, Jeff Attinella stepped in between the posts for RSL's scoreless draw in their MLS Cup rematch with Sporting KC. It was Attinella's fifth career MLS start; his first came in the lone regular season meeting with Kansas City last year, a 2-1 RSL loss.

Montreal Impact vs. Chicago Fire, 4 p.m.

- The teams split their three-game series a season ago, each winning on their home ground before the clubs reached a 2-2 draw at Toyota Park on Sept. 28. The visiting team has never won in the series in five all-time meetings.

- The Impact are still looking for their first victory in 2014, having reached draws in their last two matches following three losses to start the season, after a 2-2 result with New York over the weekend.

- The Fire are also looking for their first win of the campaign, following their fourth consecutive draw in a 2-2 home tie with Philadelphia. The MLS record is six consecutive draws, last achieved by the Colorado Rapids during the 2011 season.

- It will be the first meeting for Impact head coach Frank Klopas against his former team. Klopas guided the Fire from 2011-13.

Toronto FC vs. Colorado Rapids, 4 p.m.

- Michael Bradley scored his first Major League Soccer goal since 2005, sending Toronto FC on their way to a 2-0 win at the Columbus Crew over the weekend. Bradley last scored in league play for the MetroStars, vs. Chivas USA on Oct. 16, 2005.

- José Mari scored two goals - both from well outside the penalty area - to lead the Rapids to a 2-1 win at Vancouver Whitecaps FC. They were the first goals scored by the Rapids this season that did not come as a result of penalty kicks (the Rapids were 4-for-5 from the spot in their first three games, with a further goal scored from a rebound following a saved penalty).

- The Rapids won the lone meeting between the teams a season ago, a 1-0 victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, their first victory against Toronto FC since 2010 in Commerce City, snapping a four-game winless streak in the series (0-3-1).

- Toronto FC have won all six meetings between the teams lifetime at BMO Field, outscoring Colorado 13-6, including a 2-1 win in the last meeting in Ontario in 2012.

New England Revolution vs. Houston Dynamo, 5 p.m.

- The teams split their regular-season series a year ago, each team winning at the other's home ground before reaching a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Sept. 28.

- Houston's 2-1 win at Gillette Stadium last July 13 was its first win at New England since 2009; the Revolution's win at BBVA Compass Stadium last May 18 was their first win at Houston since 2010.

- The Revolution were shut out for the fourth time in five matches in their 2-0 defeat at D.C. United. Revolution head coach Jay Heaps will miss the Dynamo match after he was dismissed late in the game at RFK Stadium.

- The Dynamo saw their season-opening winning and shutout streaks at BBVA Compass Stadium come to a crashing halt in a 4-1 loss to FC Dallas, their heaviest loss ever to their in-state rivals.

FC Dallas vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 8:30 p.m.

- FC Dallas extended their winning streak to three games and season-opening undefeated run to five games in their 4-1 win at the Houston Dynamo, their largest victory ever in the Texas Derby. FC Dallas have not won four games in a row since 2009.

- Mauro Díaz recorded a pair of assists in FCD's win at Houston. He now has 2 goals and 3 assists in his first 5 MLS games, with a goal and/or an assist in four of those.

- Clint Dempsey scored the first hat trick in his MLS career, bringing Seattle Sounders FC back for a remarkable 4-4 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday afternoon. Dempsey has a goal and/or an assist now in four consecutive MLS matches, dating back to the last season.

- FC Dallas won the final meeting between the teams a season ago, a 2-0 win on Sept. 19 at Toyota Stadium. It was their first victory against Sounders FC since May 25, 2011, when they won 1-0 in Seattle.

LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 10:30 p.m.

- Whitecaps FC have won once in nine meetings all-time in all competitions between the teams - a 3-1 win last May 11 at BC Place. The teams have played to one draw, in 2012 in Vancouver.

- The Galaxy have won all four meetings in Carson between the teams in league play. The 2-1 Galaxy victory last July 20 marked the first time Whitecaps FC had a scored a regular season goal there.

- Led by Robbie Keane's second goal in as many games, and a pair of assists from Landon Donovan to move him closer to the all-time MLS lead, Brian Perk earned his second career shutout in goal in the Galaxy's 3-0 win against Chivas USA. Perk's first career shutout came in his first MLS start - a scoreless draw with Seattle Sounders FC on July 4, 2011.

- Whitecaps FC had their season-opening four-game undefeated streak put to an end as the Colorado Rapids hit on two long-range bombs for a 2-1 come-from-behind win Saturday at BC Place.

Portland Timbers vs. Chivas USA, 10:30 p.m.

- Coming into Saturday's match, Diego Chará had scored two goals in 91 career league matches in MLS. Chará scored twice against Seattle - both on stunning long-range strikes from well outside the box - but saw the Timbers hauled back into a late 2-2 draw with their arch-rivals.

- Chivas USA had their winless run extended to four games in a 3-0 loss to the LA Galaxy, as Erick Torres saw his streak of four games with a goal also snapped. The Galaxy have a six-game undefeated streak alive in SuperClásicos.

- The Timbers won two of three meetings between the teams a season ago, with one draw, outscoring Chivas USA 9-1. The season before, Chivas USA had won all three meetings between the teams.

- When the Timbers defeated Chivas USA 5-0 last Oct. 26, it was their first win ever at StubHub Center. They were 0-5-2 combined previously in Carson against both Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy.

Sunday, April 13

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Columbus Crew, 3 p.m.

- The Quakes return to league play following a weekend off, still looking for a first victory on the season. They lost 2-1 to New England on March 29 in their last MLS match, Chris Wondolowski scoring his second goal of the season.

- The Crew suffered their first loss of the young season last weekend, dropping a 2-0 decision to Toronto FC at Crew Stadium after three wins in their first three games under head coach Gregg Berhalter.

- The teams have played to three consecutive draws. The last team to win in the series was San Jose, running out 3-0 victors on May 14, 2011 at Buck Shaw Stadium.

- The Crew haven't defeated the Quakes at home since 2009, the teams have reached draws in the last three meetings in Columbus. The Crew haven't won at Buck Shaw Stadium since 2008; they did win an away game vs. San Jose in 2009, at San Francisco's Candlestick Park.

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