D.C. United’s fading playoff hopes heading into tonight’s match up with the Columbus Crew received a jolt of good fortune as Luciano Emilio’s 17th minute strike held up through heavy pressure and keeps the Black and Red’s playoff chances alive.
Once again, DC United’s playoff life has come down to a showdown against the best team in the East who are gunning for their second straight Supporter’s Shield, while DC is merely hoping to scrape themselves into the playoffs picture with a crucial win.
DC United is clinging to a one point lead in the East as they face a rapidly improving Columbus Crew in Crew stadium in yet another away game on the Fourth of July. Both teams are without key players due to injury and Gold Cup call-ups, so it will be a test of bench strength and road mentality that decides the top of the table in the East.
Same as before, Unitedmania’s brainstaff take a stab at how the 2009 MLS season will play out in the East. First a few notes about each team, then our picks as well as a few choice comments afterward.
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