Preview of Game 6 - DC United at Toronto FC

DC United should be rested, healthy and hungry after 12 days with no matches. DC is undefeated in their last two games (4 points). DC United is 0-0-2 on the road this season with a -2 goal differential. DC United is in 6th place in the Eastern Conference, 10 points behind New England. They are in 11th place in the Supporter's Shield race, also lead by New England.

Toronto FC enters the game with an 2-0-1 record at home and a +2 goal differential. Toronto won their last two matches after not winning in their first 4 of their inaugural season. Toronto is in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, 8 behind New England and in 10th place in the Supporter's Shield race.

United will have both Fred and Clyde Simms available but not McTavish. Interestingly, McTavish has been described as a "slow healer" by the team in what appears to be a not so friendly shot at the youngster. I expect the starting eleven to be comprised of Moreno, Emilio, Gomez, Fred, Olsen, Carroll the Elder, Erpen, Boswell, Gros, Namoff, and Perkins. Kpene, Casal and Moose should all get in during the second half. In the first meeting between United and Toronto, I expect a pretty boring game. United will try to dictate tempo and Toronto will try to extend the winning streak.

Prediction:

DC United 0:0 Toronto FC