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Game of the Mid-Week
Monterrey (13-0-2) vs. TFC White (10-5) - Easy choice for the best game of Spring Break week. Monterrey handled TFC easily, 4-1 in the Fall. But it can be argued that TFC is playing some of the best soccer of this group in the Spring. They are 6-1 so far, with the only loss coming against Solar Gold, another team who is on a roll. Perhaps even more impressive: when you exclude the Solar Gold loss, TFC has given up just one goal in the other six games, five shutouts. And among their six Spring wins, the most impressive is their 1-0 win over FWU N Blue, a game that could potentially knock FWU out of second place by season's end. The TFC defense is a force to be reckoned with, and I think they can shut down the attack of Monterrey. But Monterrey has given up just a half goal per game so far, so this one will end up in a 1-1 tie.
In Other Action
Solar Gold (9-2-3) vs. Texas Xtreme (4-9-2) - Solar Gold is 3-2-1 this Spring, but that record is deceiving because their first two games out of the chute were a makeup against Monterrey from the Fall and then their regularly-scheduled game against Monterrey, which accounted for the two Spring losses. Since then they have won three of four, with a 0-0 tie thrown in against rival FWU N Blue. Plus, Solar Gold knows that if they win out, they will likely finish in second place and earn the final Challenge berth. Texas Xtreme escaped with a 3-2 win over Aces last Saturday by scoring in the last 30 seconds of the game. They will not be able to control the Solar attack and will fall 3-1.
TLSC (5-7-3) vs. Valencia (7-2-2, 0-4-1) - TLSC has experienced some tough losses this season, including their 1-0 loss to Solar Gold on Saturday. They tied Aces 1-1 in their earlier game against a group-jumper, but I think they will be able to overcome the game Valencia will bring. TLSC 2-1.
FWU N Blue (10-1-4) vs. Nationals (4-8-3) - FWU N Blue knows they have no margin for error, as any result but a win the rest of the way could doom their chances of earning a Challenge berth. Last season they had a poor Spring campaign and the Challenge berth slipped through their grasp. They may slip up in next Saturday's all-important game against Monterrey, but they will take care of business here to set up the game of the year. FWU 3-0.
ASG (6-6-2) vs. Aces (8-1-2, 0-4-1) - ASG tends to take care of business against teams with worse records, and struggles against teams with better records, as evidenced by their .500 record. Logic says they should handle Aces pretty easily. Aces has been improving as the Spring has worn on, but has not been able to get over the hump to get a W. Aces will give ASG all they want, but ASG will ultimately come away with a 2-1 victory.
The Wildcard this week is Spring Break, as some teams could be missing key players who are on vacation. It will be interesting to see if some upsets take place because teams are at less than full strength.
Monterrey (13-0-2) vs. TFC White (10-5) - Easy choice for the best game of Spring Break week. Monterrey handled TFC easily, 4-1 in the Fall. But it can be argued that TFC is playing some of the best soccer of this group in the Spring. They are 6-1 so far, with the only loss coming against Solar Gold, another team who is on a roll. Perhaps even more impressive: when you exclude the Solar Gold loss, TFC has given up just one goal in the other six games, five shutouts. And among their six Spring wins, the most impressive is their 1-0 win over FWU N Blue, a game that could potentially knock FWU out of second place by season's end. The TFC defense is a force to be reckoned with, and I think they can shut down the attack of Monterrey. But Monterrey has given up just a half goal per game so far, so this one will end up in a 1-1 tie.
In Other Action
Solar Gold (9-2-3) vs. Texas Xtreme (4-9-2) - Solar Gold is 3-2-1 this Spring, but that record is deceiving because their first two games out of the chute were a makeup against Monterrey from the Fall and then their regularly-scheduled game against Monterrey, which accounted for the two Spring losses. Since then they have won three of four, with a 0-0 tie thrown in against rival FWU N Blue. Plus, Solar Gold knows that if they win out, they will likely finish in second place and earn the final Challenge berth. Texas Xtreme escaped with a 3-2 win over Aces last Saturday by scoring in the last 30 seconds of the game. They will not be able to control the Solar attack and will fall 3-1.
TLSC (5-7-3) vs. Valencia (7-2-2, 0-4-1) - TLSC has experienced some tough losses this season, including their 1-0 loss to Solar Gold on Saturday. They tied Aces 1-1 in their earlier game against a group-jumper, but I think they will be able to overcome the game Valencia will bring. TLSC 2-1.
FWU N Blue (10-1-4) vs. Nationals (4-8-3) - FWU N Blue knows they have no margin for error, as any result but a win the rest of the way could doom their chances of earning a Challenge berth. Last season they had a poor Spring campaign and the Challenge berth slipped through their grasp. They may slip up in next Saturday's all-important game against Monterrey, but they will take care of business here to set up the game of the year. FWU 3-0.
ASG (6-6-2) vs. Aces (8-1-2, 0-4-1) - ASG tends to take care of business against teams with worse records, and struggles against teams with better records, as evidenced by their .500 record. Logic says they should handle Aces pretty easily. Aces has been improving as the Spring has worn on, but has not been able to get over the hump to get a W. Aces will give ASG all they want, but ASG will ultimately come away with a 2-1 victory.
The Wildcard this week is Spring Break, as some teams could be missing key players who are on vacation. It will be interesting to see if some upsets take place because teams are at less than full strength.
