Soccer Blog - Week 19

Hello, everybody, and welcome to another article of Super Soccer Ian. We had another exciting week of soccer, and there were some pretty thrilling games that we saw. Let's get things started by reviewing the most recent results.

Round 18 Results

Things started off with a 2-1 win for DC United over the SJ Earthquakes. Then, the NY Red Bulls

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won 4-1 over the Columbus Crew, and the Philadelphia Union tied with the Colorado Rapids 3-3. Toronto FC beat the Houston Dynamo 4-2, and Sporting KC won 2-1 over the Montréal Impact. The Chicago Fire won 1-0 over the NE Revolution, including a penalty save from Sean Johnson, and Chivas USA got their fourth straight win, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1. The LA Galaxy won 1-0 over Real Salt Lake, and the Sounders beat the Portland Timbers 2-0. Those are the most recent results, and now, let's take a look at the upcoming schedule.

Upcoming Schedule

The first game of the round will be between the Philadelphia Union hosting the NY Red Bulls. Then, Sporting KC will face the Columbus Crew on the road, and Toronto FC will play the Vancouver Whitecaps. The LA Galaxy will play the NE Revolution, and the Portland Timbers will host the Colorado Rapids. Sporting KC will host the LA Galaxy, and the NY Red Bulls will play the SJ Earthquakes. The Columbus Crew will play the Montréal Impact, and the Chicago Fire will host the Philadelphia Union. FC Dallas will play the NE Revolution, and the Houston Dynamo will clash with Toronto FC at BBVA Compass Stadium. Real Salt Lake will play the Vancouver Whitecaps, and the final game of the round will be between DC United and Chivas USA. That is the upcoming schedule, and now, let's take a look at my MLS Fantasy tips.

MLS Fantasy Tips

There are some good fixtures and opportunities this round to get lots and lots of good fantasy points. One player that I'm looking at is Thierry Henry. He got a whopping 21 points against the Columbus Crew, and I wouldn't bet against him getting points against the Union and the SJ Earthquakes. Another player that I would consider is Dom Dwyer. He scored twice against the Montréal Impact, and I think that he'll get at least a goal against the Columbus Crew. Plus, he has a double-game week, meaning that he'll play two games. I would also suggest getting Jermain Defoe. I know that he's pricey, but he can get lots of goals, and Toronto FC are playing the Houston Dynamo, who have conceded a lot of goals lately. Another good choice for this week would be Brad Davis. While Houston may not have been in great form, the Dynamo's captain has returned from the World Cup with a bang, making an immediate impact and scoring three times. One last tip from me is getting Erick "el Cubo" Torres. He's scored in five straight, and I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a goal or two against DC United. Take a look at the schedule, and be sure to pay attention to who's playing at home and who has a double-game week.

Last Week's Question of the Week Answer: Gonzalo Pineda

This Week's Question of the Week: Manchester City right back Micah Richards is the first cousin of which current SJ Earthquakes player?

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