We have sided with Rapids several times recently and immediately ahead of the mini break, I spoke about their improvement and how the new coach could use the "free" 14 days to continue the good work .............

 

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After making just two changes total from their first three starts, FC Cincinnati, the newest franchise in MLS, will be forced into a major reshuffle all across their starting line up today. The euphoria from that 3-0 win over Portland Timbers might not have totally evaporated, but it has lessened with the calls ups of four senior players to their respective national teams this week. Last week I wrote .............

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was going to discuss both of today's games and have strong opinions about both LAFC and SKC, but will save them for next week after I have got a look at them h2h.

 

MLS is changing, almost all for the better, with quality on the rise and some ambitious teams entering the league in recent campaigns and, at the forefront of that are Atlanta United and ahead of last season I wrote ..........

 

 

 

 

 

United did us another favour with a win over Western Conference leading FC Dallas at the weekend...............

 

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We opposed Dynamo for their trip to Seattle on Monday and they have stayed on the West Coast (six days in total) for this quick turnaround and match up with another post season bound team in LAFC. Ahead of the game with Sounders my notes included............