It was 2005 the last time the West was represented by someone other than two time defending champion Houston Dynamo. The New England revolution have represented the East even longer, 2004 was the last time someone other than the Revs made it to the MLS Cup. This year both of those teams dropped out in the first round thanks to the Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls.
Of the 4 remaining teams only the Chicago Fire have ever made it to the MLS Cup, so we will see at least one new team playing for the title this year.
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Chicago Fire (#2 East) @ Columbus Crew (#1 East)
Thursday November 13th – 6:30 PM
ESPN 2
The Eastern conference final has possibly the two favorites to win the MLS Cup. I know I would be happier to see these teams match up for the MLS Cup rather than what we will end up with. The Crew had the best record in the regular season and get to play at home. The Chicago Fire are hot right now. I think the Fire will be too much for the Crew to handle. Chicago wins 3-2.
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New York Red Bulls (#5 East) @ Real Salt Lake (#3 West)
Saturday November 15th – 8:30 PM
Fox Soccer Channel, HDNet
The Western conference final isn’t really the Western conference final. New York obviously plays in the East but due to the silly playoff setup they get to play in the Western conference half of the playoff bracket. Real Salt Lake has never been in the playoffs before. The Red Bulls have been here but not ever advanced to the final. After seeing what the Red Bulls did to Houston this is a tough game to predict. I’ll stick with the home team and say RSL 1-0.
What are your predictions?
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I think it will be the Chicago Fire’s year. Diego Gutierrez of the Chicago Fire is excited about their prospects against the Columbus Crew this week. Check out what he had to say at http://www.fanfuego,com, the social network where pro athletes connect directly with their fans.
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