Pre-View: Columbus @ FC Dallad

Is it just me, or are Columbus' playoff chances looking good so far? Who can tell? Well the team can after beating rival Chicago Fire 3-0. WHAT A DOOZIE! Anyway, after that win Columbus is on the right path to (Hopefully) making the post-season. But a tough challenge lies in their path.

Tonight, the Columbus Crew take on FC Dallas in Toyota Stadium. (That's so cliché. Or is it?). Looking for a win, Columbus has to play the way they did against Chicago last week. Also on the line is the Pioneer Cup. Which Columbus has won the past few years. But a fierce Dallas team look to plaster their chances.

Well there isn't much to say about this game except "We'll see the result tonight."
FCD 0-2 Columbus

P.S. ; We got White Castle last week!

Review: Chicago vs Columbus

It seems as though that the Columbus Crew would not make the playoffs this year. Or will they? A stellar win over rival Chicago Fire could give them that boost they just might need to push for a spot. The battle between these two teams is badass. No lie. Last night, they played their last game of the series in Columbus.

A win for either side could give momentum to crush other teams playoff hopes. *cough* New England. *cough* Philadelphia.  But it seems as though Columbus may have the last laugh in the end.

After a blantant red card tackle (which resulted with a red card), Columbus and their special 12th man had the advantage. And no doubt used it for granted when former Fire player Dominic Oduro opened the scoring. His celebration: Lets just say he was a little hungry. So a slice of Papa John's pizza will do it. Going into the half with Columbus on top, I bet that Frank Klopas excoriated his team in the dressing room.

To open up the second half (well, 50+ minutes gone) was a Federico Higuain penalty kick as "Milk Man Johnson" took down Jairo Arrieta in the box. The crowd erupts and then chants of 'Dos A Cero' escape mouths of the Crew supporter sections. [Wrong team guys]. But anyway, that was quickly put to rest with a Bernardo Añor goal. 3-0 was the final; 3 points AND a shed of light to a playoff spot belong to the Columbus Crew.

What did we learn from last night?
That when you doubt the tactics of an interim head coach and a fiery Columbus Crew club, chances are you WILL feel the aftermath.

(And driving an ambulance?  What's up with that?)

Pre-view: Columbus v Chicago

Its a rivalry renewed. Columbus versus Chicago Fire. Truth be told, its David vs Goliath. These two teams are as bad as Buster Douglas and Mike Tyson. Or something like that. With playoff contentions running high for both teams; Lets just say, this match could get real ugly. Real quick.

As for the teams, the Fire lead the series 2-0-0 with wins in Bridgeview and in Columbus. Also in Columbus' mind is the US Open Cup loss to 'Them' in Bridgeview losing by a score of 2-1. As they did during the regular season. Peculiar right? But with a win over Chicago could boost Columbus' playoff hopes; And help fron others. Obviously. With traveling support coming from Section Latino, and Section 8, this rivalry just got more extreme. But nothing happens anyway. (Damn CSC). Hopefully no arrests will be made and a happy Brian Bliss can lead his side to victory over the Fire.

Columbus, coming off a 2-1 come from behind victory against Montreal look to make an impact on the Eastern conference standings. Chicago, just above Columbus also loom to ease their way into the top 5. But who wants it more? Well you really can't tell since both teams are decent this year. Maybe Chicago takes it. Maybe Columbus takes it. Maybe Mother Nature takes it.

Columbus 2-1 Chicago