Been busy as hell, so I haven't been on much. So, in case you missed it, the MLS playoffs rolled on on Sunday, with all of the home teams, which were the lower seeds, taking a lead on the road this Sunday. Here's how I see things shaking out:
New York Red Bulls vs Montreal Impact
The Impact took a narrows 1-0 lead in Montreal last Sunday, but this should be all New York. The Red Bulls have one of the best home records in MLS this season and the golden boot winner should score at least one at home. I see NYRB taking this one 2-1 on aggregate.
Toronto FC vs New York City FC
Toronto took a 2-0 lead in Toronto while NYCFC maestro Pirlo was out. Pirlo may still be out, but either way I don't think NYCFC is digging their way out of this hole. Add in that Sebastian Giovinco had, for him, an off night in Toronto and he's had very good luck vs NYCFC, and I don't think this one is in question. 3-1 Toronto FC.
Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy
LA may have taken the lead at home, but LA's away form has been questionable all season and Colorado's has been great. With Jermaine Jones on the recovery path, I see Colorado taking this one in a nailbiter, 2-1 overtime for the Rapids.
FC Dallas vs Sounders FC
Seattle took a commanding 3-0 lead against the best team in the regular season, a shocking upset. Dallas is wounded and has a hill to climb, I don't think they will. Sounders take this one 3-2.
New York Red Bulls vs Montreal Impact
The Impact took a narrows 1-0 lead in Montreal last Sunday, but this should be all New York. The Red Bulls have one of the best home records in MLS this season and the golden boot winner should score at least one at home. I see NYRB taking this one 2-1 on aggregate.
Toronto FC vs New York City FC
Toronto took a 2-0 lead in Toronto while NYCFC maestro Pirlo was out. Pirlo may still be out, but either way I don't think NYCFC is digging their way out of this hole. Add in that Sebastian Giovinco had, for him, an off night in Toronto and he's had very good luck vs NYCFC, and I don't think this one is in question. 3-1 Toronto FC.
Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy
LA may have taken the lead at home, but LA's away form has been questionable all season and Colorado's has been great. With Jermaine Jones on the recovery path, I see Colorado taking this one in a nailbiter, 2-1 overtime for the Rapids.
FC Dallas vs Sounders FC
Seattle took a commanding 3-0 lead against the best team in the regular season, a shocking upset. Dallas is wounded and has a hill to climb, I don't think they will. Sounders take this one 3-2.