Not so long ago, DC and Seattle were facing off for the Open Cup in RFK, but now, while there is no doubt some lingering animosity on both sides from their fledgling rivalry, both teams are likely far more interested in turning around their dismal seasons than continuing their past petty spats.
Despite their first two match unbeaten streak, bottom of the league DC United still has their MLS season hanging by a thread, and now faces the first of four straight on the road in the league’s most talked about venue. Photo: Martin Fernandez.
United’s We Win Trophies Campaign hit a bit of a snag last week when Seattle came in to RFK and snatched a trophy right out from under DC’s noses, but the Black and Red get a chance at some revenge in this crucial matchup of two teams desperate for points in the stretch run for the MLS Cup playoffs.
DC United is set to defend its Open Cup Championship, won right here in RFK almost exactly a year ago, against expansion Seattle Sounders in probably the most anticipated Open Cup final in the MLS era.
DC United heads to Seattle to take on the Sounders at Qwest field which is rapidly becoming one of the toughest venues in MLS. DC, leading the Eastern Conference and on a two game win streak will have it’s hands full in Seattle, where the Sounders have been dominant in front of fabulous crowds.
Unitedmania’s brainstaff take a stab at how the 2009 MLS season will play out in the West. First a few notes about each team, then our picks as well as a few choice comments and analysis afterward.
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