MLS Week in Review – Round 34

The penultimate round of MLS play took place over the past week and with so many teams already entering playoff mode it comes as no surprise that, aside from a few explosive matches, it was another tightly contested weekend.

Ten matches were played – one each on Wednesday and Friday, six on Saturday, and a pair on Sunday – resulting in just two draws, both scoreless, and a single away victory – with New York exerting their dominance over Houston.

Goals were again in short supply with ten of the 21 scored coming in just two matches, though there were some glorious hits – including the new fastest goal in MLS history, courtesy of New York’s Tim Cahill.

Some 34 yellow cards were flashed, though no reds were shown – when perhaps one or two were called for – but the referees were still involved, awarding four penalty kicks and turning away several other decent shouts.

Before the result, the goals of the round:

Beyond POV-FS - Pre-match Notes – TFC vs. FC Dallas at Waking the Red

    Some additional notes prior to the match between Toronto FC and FC Dallas at BMO Field is up over at Waking the Red as a supplement to the Know Your Enemy feature.

    Check it out.

Beyond POV-FS - Know Your Enemy: FC Dallas at Waking the Red

    Previews for tonight’s match between Toronto FC and FC Dallas at the FC Dallas Stadium is up over at Waking the Red.

    Part One – Part Two