Yanks Soccer

Could this be the game that DC United goalkeeper Zach Wells records his first shutout of the year?  Most likely yes (I can’t believe I’m saying that).  Atlante looked very unorganized and just plain terrible, they made a mediocre Houston attack look like Didier Drogba on his best form.  With Luciano Emilio on the field tonight, Atlante is in for more of what they experienced against Houston.

DC United struggled at times against Chivas (Mex) and at times, it seemed they were playing a man down with Fred perfecting his Brazilian disappearing act.  However, with a much weaker opponent and the Barra Brava / Screaming Eagles backing United, it seems certain that DC will get their first victory of the Superliga campaign.

As for Atlante, I have no idea why they were chosen over teams such as Cruz Azul, America, or U.N.A.M, teams that would have made the tournament much more competitive and more interesting to watch.  Atlante has one solid player on their roster, it is Giancarlos Maldonado, the man who single handedly led Venezuela to a shock victory over Brazil.  So, if Atlante hopes to compete in this tournament, he will have to be in great form.  Atlante will need Maldonado to have a fantastic game.

My Final Prediction is DC winning 3-1, although it could be a much higher score.  Yes, that means Maldonado will figure a way around Zach Wells incredible goalkeeping skills.  Atlante will put up a fight in the first half, but the second half is where DC will finally shine.