Preview of Game 5 - DC United vs Chivas USA

DC United enters the game fresh off their best MLS performance of 2007. Unfortunately that isn't saying much as it only resulted in a draw. DC United is 0-1-1 at home this season with a -2 goal differential. DC United is in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, nine points behind Chicago and New York. They are in 12th place in the Supporter's Shield race, also lead by Chicago and New York.

Chivas USA enters the game with an 0-0-2 record on the road and an even goal differential. Chivas lost their last game to LA Galaxy 3-1. Chivas is in 6th place in the Supporter's Shield race, four behind New York and Chicago and in 3rd place in the Western Conference, one point behind Colorado and FC Dallas. Chivas has alternated wins and losses in their four games this season.

Fred may not be able to go the whole 90 or at all depending on the severity of his injury which forced him off the field on Thursday. Moreno didn't start last game but I expect him in the starting eleven in this game along with Emilio, Gomez, Fred, Olsen, Simms, Erpen, Boswell, Gros, Namoff, and Perkins. After a nice debut, expect to see Kpene get a longer look, possibly the who second half. Chivas has never played well on the road. They don't score will away from home either.

Prediction:

DC United 2:1 Chivas USA