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MLS Regular Season
Sometimes in the stat world you need an assist. Sometimes in the MLS stat world, you quite appropriately may need a second assist.
This came for me Saturday night when Fire Analyst Kevin Egan tweeted to ask this question following a wild 5-4 win in New York:
Here's one for stat man @jefecrandall! Four goals in 15 minutes! Surely that's a first in @ChicagoFire history? #cf97
— Kevin Egan (@kev_egan) May 11, 2014
Perhaps knowing I was too busy bowing at the altar of a boy wunderkid, Hot Time in Old Town founder Tweed Thornton did the quick research:
Beats July 4, 2001 by 1 min http://t.co/HbPZzCO50s @kev_egan: Four goals in 15 minutes! Surely that's a first in @ChicagoFire history? #cf97
— Tweed Thornton (@Tweed_Thornton) May 11, 2014
Might be another out there but I think no. @jefecrandall? RT @kev_egan: @Tweed_Thornton @ChicagoFire Wow! Well played, Tweed! Great stuff!
— Tweed Thornton (@Tweed_Thornton) May 11, 2014
Having finished the lamb sacrifice (kidding!), I woke up this morning to do some more research of my own. Kevin and Tweed were correct, not only did we see the first-ever Fire rookie/Homegrown score a hat trick Saturday night, we also saw the quickest four-goal barrage in the club's 17 season. Wow!
Here's a list of the ones that came (sort of) close:
|Minute Span
|Total Minutes
|Goal Scorers
|5-4 W at RBNY
|Amarikwa 49, Shipp 53', 58', Nyarko 64'
|7-0 W at KC
|Nowak 72', 81', Stoitchkov 83', 88'
|4-1 W at DAL
|Kubik 7', Razov 16', Kosecki 20', Podbrozny 36'
|4-1 W vs. SJ
|Kovalenko 5', Kubik 12', og 13', Razov 40'
|4-0 W vs. NE
|Barrett 4', Frankowski 22', 39', Blanco 37'
|5-0 W vs. COL
|Brown 21', Razov 51', Podbrozny 55', Kosecki 57'
Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer Frank Yallop
On the spirit of the team:
"It's been good. I mean, you know, I think last week we had that same situation. We're 5-2 up in this game and they nearly come back and tied it. We're two-nil up at home and they come back and win it, [Real] Salt Lake last week. So, what I'd like to think is we've learned something from last week. We can only get as hairy as this, but [we're] playing against a really good team. You can't take away from that."
On Harry Shipp:
"Great. Harry's been playing really well. Each game he's gotten better, and better, and better. I think just his passes with the one pass to Mike [Magee] when he just missed it, first half, to make it 2-1 I think, and they go down the other end and score. That pass, you know, he's got that passing in as well as the finishing. I can't say enough about Harry. He's really working hard at his game, he looks like a real player, and I think he's got a great chance at going all the way."
On the importance of scoring the first goal:
"I always say, and I think there's stats if you look at the stats, if you score first in our league it's 83 percent, I think, you get a point or more. So, I think, you know, getting on the chart first is always a big thing. We've been a bit unlucky, to be honest. We've had two home games and we've had a penalty kick in the last minute of the game to win it and missed them both. So, we could've been on three wins, four wins, you know, maybe two wins, or whatever and we're not stuck talking about it now. What I like about the group, you know, they're really celebrating now because they deserve it, you know, we've deserved more that we've got. They have not dropped their heads, come to a really difficult place to play, and get a result, and score five goals, which is amazing really, in any game, not just coming to New York and doing it. I'm really proud of the guys the way they hung in there at the end, Sean [Johnson] made two great saves, and we preserved the win."
Chicago Fire Forward Quincy Amarikwa
On the match:
"I think overall we showed a lot of fight. We came on the road, I think a lot of people, especially the analysts, didn't think we could come out here and get the road win. I'm glad we were able to prove them wrong."
On the second half:
"We came in at half time and knew we were sitting in too much. We were giving New York too much respect to play and we know we can score goals. That's what we've done consistently this year. So, we said in the second half we're just going to high press, what do we have to lose, and I think it really caught them off guard. We put away the number of goals we needed to get the win tonight."
On the importance of getting the first win of the season:
"I think it's a pretty big relief, you know, we've kept the morale high this entire time. We've known we're capable of winning. I mean a lot of games came down, I think there's two games that came down to PK's that we just weren't lucky on. It was nice to have a little bit of luck go our way today and I just think it's what's more to come. We know we can win and we just proved it tonight and we're going to continue on with the rest of the season."
Chicago Fire Midfielder Harry Shipp
On the match:
"Yeah I'm honestly just happy to get the first win for this team. I think over the past four or five games, or so, we've had some heartbreaking ties and losses giving up late goals, especially last week. So, I think just hanging on for the win, I think New York's a good team, they were going to get back in the game, you kind of knew that, but just kind of some last ditch defending helped us in the last 10 minutes or so. I'm just happy, if I score three goals and we don't win the game it doesn't really matter. So, that's what's important."
On his game:
"Yeah I think especially in the second half. I think I was finding spaces in the first half and played a ball to Mike [Magee], scored one goal, but I think we kind of knew going into half time, I think we knew we could exploit those spaces even more underneath, me coming inside off the left and so I think we really started pressing higher in the second half, trying to win the ball off their back four, which is how I got my second goal, or third goal was taking it off of them. So yeah, I think the first, especially 30 minutes of the second half were really good."
On play of the team:
"Yeah it was surprisingly upbeat. You know, I think we played well for those first 70 minutes or so and then I think we collapsed down the stretch, but we know if we could take those 70 minutes and turn it into 90 minutes we have a chance to win every game and I think we've been playing well the prior three, four games before that and that was just a lapse of 20 minutes, like I said. But yeah, I think everyone was hungry in training, everyone was feisty trying to get after it, trying to get a spot in the [starting] 11, and I think, you know, it showed this game."
Last Saturday's injury time loss to RSL prolonged the Fire's misery for another week as the team continues to search for their first win on the season. It doesn't get any easier this weekend, when the Men in Red travel to Red Bull Arena to face New York on Saturday evening (5:30pm CT on My50/TWCSC). The Red Bulls have yet to really hit the ground running the season and will be looking to repeat the drubbing of the Fire in the last regular season game of 2013.
Here are some tactical observations to look out for on Saturday evening.
A potential shakeup in the back? A return for Segares likely but other changes possible
Frank Yallop didn't have positive things to say about his team's defending for the last 20+ minutes against RSL as and I expect him to make one or more changes to the back four for Saturday's game. With Gonzalo Segares making the 18 last Saturday, one potential switch is at left back in place of Greg Cochrane.
Cochrane's attacking ability has been a highlight during his stint in the starting eleven but he was caught out defensively on more than one occasion during the last 20 minutes against RSL. From a purely tactical perspective, the return of Segares would boost the Fire's aerial defending prowess, especially against threats such as Tim Cahill.
A few weeks ago, Frank Yallop spoke about the need to get Patrick Ianni game time with both Jhon Kennedy Hurtado and Bakary Soumare in the team's reserve game vs. Charlotte, in the case he may need to be utilized in a future match.
Some of the mental mistakes made by Soumare last season have crept back into his play of late and this could result in Ianni getting a run Saturday vs. Red Bull. a
New York have scored the most goals in the East this season and the Fire cannot afford to make any more mental mistakes especially against a team boasting the Conference's top goal scorer in Bradley Wright-Phillips and Thierry Henry, the Fire's arch nemesis over the past few seasons.
What to do up front? – Will Amarikwa or Anangono partner Magee up front?
In a game where it was imperative that he put in a solid performance, Juan Luis Anangono gave a good shift against RSL last week, picking up a goal and linking well at times with Mike Magee. His competition for a starting spot on Saturday evening is the returning top goal scorer Quincy Amarikwa who missed the match due to red card suspension.
Tactically, there are arguments to be made for both players to get the nod. Amarikwa's constant high pressure on the opposition's backline would be welcome against a New York team who continue to be weak defensively in the wide areas.
Quincy is also the more ideal player to have in 1v1 situations, especially if the Fire can get him against one of the Red Bull center backs. In the middle, Jamison Olave has lost a step of pace from his days in Salt Lake and his partner Armando has yet to settle fully into MLS.
Anangono's size is an important factor to consider, both in the attack, and defensively where he would be useful for set pieces. It is also important for the Fire to start being smarter in possession, especially holding the ball up in the attack.
Anangono has been a mixed bag in this regard so far this season but if he is given his second start in a row, I expect to see an emphasis on this tactic on Saturday night.
Monitoring Lloyd Sam – Stepping out and pressuring the Red Bull winger
Just looking at Lloyd Sam's four assists this season gives you a good indication into the threat the Englishman poses. From his wide right position, Sam's crossing is extremely accurate. Not only does he put himself into good wide positions, his ability to still put in a cross while under pressure from a defender makes him even more dangerous. Another problem with the Fire's late game collapse last week was the lack of urgency by the team's outside midfielders and defenders to close down the RSL wide players resulting in free crosses.
In Saturday's game, the Fire must not allow Sam to get similar amounts of space granted to RSL. Stifling Sam will also cut the supply to Wright-Phillips and Henry.
Prediction: If I predict we will win, the team will end up with a tie so I'm going with a 2-2 tie with goals from Quincy Amarikwa and Benji Joya.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @Irish_Steve.
WATCH: The Centerback
The Chicago Fire were honored to have a very special guest take part in the club's First Kick at Saturday night's game vs. Real Salt Lake.
Jack received a liver transplant from Lurie Children's Hospital when he was five months old. Now in Kindergarten, Jack is a healthy five-year-old who plays AYSO soccer with his team the Blue Bombers.
Check out this video of Jack's experience from Saturday's match:
With his goal in Saturday's match vs. Real Salt Lake, Fire forward Mike Magee continued to climb the club's goal scoring charts at an impressive clip.
The 22nd minute rebound on Harry Shipp's initial shot was Magee's 17th for the Fire in MLS play, tying him with footballing legend Hristo Stoitchkov at 10th on the club's all-time goal scoring list. But for his 63rd minute hit off the cross bar, Magee nearly moved into a tie for 10th on the list with Brian McBride, Dominic Oduro and Chad Barrett.
Here's an infographic detailing where Magee stands, with the important stat being how quickly he's gotten there compared to those around him.
As you can see from the chart below, nearly every goal Magee scores this year will move him further up the ladder, underlying that the club really hasn't had a long-term scoring threat since Ante Razov left the team after 2004. How high on the chart below do you think Magee can go by season's end? Tell us in the comments below.
|Player (Years)
|Games Played
|Ante Razov
|Chris Rolfe
|Josh Wolff
|Marco Pappa
|Piotr Nowak
|Dema Kovalenko
|Damani Ralph
|Nate Jaqua
|Jesse Marsch
|Brian McBride
|Dominic Oduro
|Chad Barrett
|Mike Magee
|Hristo Stoitchkov
Check out different angles and slow mo versions of Mike Magee & Juan Luis Anangono's first half goals from Saturday's match vs. Real Salt Lake:
Frank Yallop, Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer
On if the Fire were the better team tonight
"No, cause they weren't. The first half was good, the second half we were totally out played. Very naïve from us. At some point you have to figure it out on the field. I can't do much from where I am at except make changes in certain things, the lineup, and get other players in, but you got to stand up and be counted."
On how frustrated he feels
"I feel terrible because I thought tactically we had it figured out. We did great in the first half, but the game is 90 minutes. You got to punish them with another goal, but I said at half time 'they are going to come at you because they're good.' I don't think we really wanted to win that game because we didn't show it. If we wanted to, we would have put our head through the ball, and be good at that stuff. We had a total collapse in a game we should have won."
On if the team broke down from Real Salt Lake's pressure
"They're a good side. They could have scored a couple first half [goals].The whole game is in ebbs and flows, we had some chances, took them, they had a couple, and Sean made two great saves. We've played eight games, we've not won yet. We got to go to a tough place next game, and we got to get a result."
On keeping morale high without getting wins
"We will find out next week. We've not had that happen to us collapsing like that in the second half. Take nothing away from them but we should see that game out, 2-1, even 2-2, but not 3-2. I got to figure out who is going to be punching and fighting the whole season, the whole 90 minutes."
On if there will be some changes for next week
"It's a bit early for that, but I would think so."
On if there was too much respect for Real Salt Lake
"They play a certain style of game. It's a possession game. We just kept going backwards and not stepping into people. We tended to drop and have low pressure, but that doesn't mean no pressure. You still got to try to win the ball back and then break. I don't want to be that deep, but we ended up that deep. You got to see that game through. We've got to be man enough to see that game through, and we didn't."
On positives from that performance
"We scored two goals. I guess that's a positive. When you lose it's sickening. It's very difficult to take. First half, Sean made some good saves and we played pretty well. Then a crazy 15-20 minute spell, we give the game to them, which is really disappointing."
Jeff Larentowicz, Chicago Fire midfielder and captain
On what changed from the first half to the second half:
"We stopped doing things in the second half that we did well in the first – we conceded ground, allowed them to play in our end, didn't connect passes once we had it, and if you do that against a good team they are going to beat you."
On how RSL was able to do that:
"They crowd the ball, they get a lot of numbers, and they're good at finding ways to keep possession. They make you work defensively, so once you get it you're tired and they wear you down. I don't think it was a conscious thing where we said 'alright let's hunker down,' we just have to defend and defend properly."
On how to move forward:
"This is a mental test for us. All the positives we've been putting on things, we can't do it any longer. It's been weeks and tonight it's a loss, it's not a game where can say we played a complete game and didn't get the points, we didn't. We have to look at the mistakes we made and move on. Like I said, it's a mental challenge; we can't go in the negative direction. The guys have to keep a positive attitude, guys have to honestly assess what they are doing personally to a man, go home and figure out how they are going to work harder and push themselves to have a positive attitude and push on. At this point it's difficult – you can go one of two directions and we have to push forward and have to expect that we can learn from our mistakes and move on."
Sean Johnson, Chicago Fire goalkeeper
On the result:
"I think it's obvious that it doesn't feel great, after we were up 2-0 and losing at home. I can't really describe the emotions right now; it's a difficult one to swallow at home, being up. We can't make excuses for it though. We were not good enough."
On the shift in the game:
"We have to search for answers. I don't know what happened, we were up 2-0 on cruise control, the game was in our hands and they scored one, they scored two, get the momentum and before you know it they won the game."
On what's next for the team:
"This was definitely a test for us. We've got to look at ourselves, there's no one for us to blame. We've got to look at ourselves in the locker room and come up with a solution. We keep digging a hole for ourselves, there's no reason at this point in the season we should be where we are - we should be close to the top of the table. We've had games in hand; off the top of my head we've had four games now that I feel like we should have gotten a win. Scratch the ties, we've taken a step back now with the loss. We've got to get back to training. We can't get down; we can't let something like this affect the mood of the team. We have to keep chugging along; we have a handful of games left, so we have to dig in."
On the difficulty of staying positive during the winless streak:
"This is our job, professionally, game in and game out we have to have the same attitude and find a way to win games, plain and simple. We've been through everything tactically, physically and mentally I think now we have to find what it takes to win these games."
On the coach's reaction to the loss:
"Obviously we're not happy with ourselves and the coaching staff is obviously disappointed with the result – there's really not much more to say. There's disappointment all the way around."
Dan Haiek and Matt Doyle talk all things Harry Shipp and break down his rookie season.
After yet another draw against the Revs last time out, the Fire head into May without a win. The first of four grueling matches this month is against Real Salt Lake at Toyota Park on Saturday evening (7:30pm CT on My50/TWCSC). Both teams enter this game with sour tastes in their mouths after the way their last matches ended and I expect it to be a frantic first 20 minutes or so. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Replacing Quincy – how will coach Yallop adjust to the loss of the team's top scorer?
Perhaps the most important outcome of the match against New England last time out was the red card and one game suspension for Qunicy Amarikwa, the team's top goal scorer and most consistent attacking threat this season. Replacing Amarikwa is no easy task, especially because his partnership with Mike Magee was just starting to bloom, but the Fire coaching staff does have plenty of options.
The most obvious and like for like switch would be for Juan Luis Anangono and act as the target striker with Magee playing behind him. Anangono has come off the bench on a consistent basis this season and will be looking to avenge his injury time penalty miss against New England.
A more likely scenario however would be for either Victor Pineda or Benji Joya to start in place of Amarikwa. Both players are comfortable playing in the forward roles and Joya especially would relish a chance to start in his more natural position instead of a wide one where he began the season.
Playing with either Joya or Pineda up front would also allow the Fire to continue to play a target-less striker formation, something that has worked to date this season. That being said, Frank Yallop could also decide to start Joya or Pineda in one of the wide positions in an attempt to combat RSL's midfield diamond, as I will explain below.
Don't be too distracted by the obvious – Plata and Saborio are the clear danger men but Luke Mulholland makes RSL tick
Many will argue RSL's unbeaten start to the season is down to players like Joao Plata, Alvaro Saborio or Javier Morales making the difference but the player who has had possibility the biggest impact this season is Englishman Luke Mulholland.
Mulholland plays on the outside of RSL's compact midfield diamond, with Ned Grabavoy operating on the other side. In attack, Mulholland can provide balls into the area from a wide position but he also excels at making late runs into the box where he often finds space due to defenders concentrating on RSL's more known attacking threats.
Defensively, Mulholland provides cover for his full back and does not get caught up the field often in transition. The Englishmen has chipped in with two goals and one assist in four starts this season and acts as the youthful spark in a midfield containing veterans such as Kyle Beckerman and Javier Morales.
Mulholland is also very versatile, with he and Grabavoy able to operate comfortably on either side of the diamond. To combat this, I could see the Fire drafting Matt Watson or Logan Pause in to pack the midfield, especially against RSL's narrow formation. Watson or Pause could play alongside anchor Jeff Larentowicz or a bit higher up, perhaps alongside Harry Shipp or Alex in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
In last week's match against Vancouver, RSL overran the Whitecaps midfield for much of the first half. Putting an extra body in the middle on Saturday night would ensure the same thing doesn't happen to the Men in Red.
Exposing RSL on the flanks – proving an attacking threat from both wings
Since the return of Patrick Nyarko to the starting eleven, the Ghanaian has been a one-man wrecking crew down the right hand side for the Fire. Nyarko has also combined well with right back Lovel Palmer in attack – something we saw work in the Fire's favor against New England two weeks ago.
Due to RSL's narrow formation, they can be exploited on the wings, where the full backs are sometimes left isolated. Nyarko and Palmer should thrive against this type of formation but for the Fire to take full advantage, the team needs to also have a consistent attacking threat from the left.
As mentioned in previous previews, left back Greg Cochrane has excelled in the absence of Gonzalo Segares and is always looking to get forward to support the attack.
In recent matches, Harry Shipp has drifted inside from his wide left position to great effect but against RSL, whoever occupies the wide left position must try to take advantage of their narrow midfield by attacking from wide. With the center of the park sure to be busy, if the Fire focus their attack in the wide areas, it could result in the team picking up its first win of the season.
Prediction: It was a long time coming, but the Fire finally pick up three points – 2-1 Fire with goals from Mike Magee and Patrick Nyarko.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @Irish_Steve.
WATCH: Kevin and Jeff preview Saturday's game vs. RSL


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Polka Dots Then & Now: From Twiggy to Ashley Olsen
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From Twiggy in the '60s to street style stars today, see how the pattern was worn then and now.
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Audrey Hepburn
Hepburn showed off her graceful figure in a polka dot leotard in the '50s.
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Marilyn Monroe
The ultimate pin-up girl, Monroe posed in a then-teeny-weeny bikini in the '50s.
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A spotted headscarf: all the better for showing off those famously long eyelashes.
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Brigitte Bardot
Team a tie-front blouse with a wide-brim chapeau for a Bardot-worthy look.
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Princess Diana
The People's Princess was the picture of royal chic in this red and white ensemble in the '80s.
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Who says dots are only for girls? Prince pulls off the trend while performing at a concert in the '80s.
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Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman
Who could forget the polo scene in Pretty Woman? This is how you show up to a sporting event in style: a polka dot dress, coordinating hat, and elegant gloves a la Vivian Ward.
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Gwen Stefani
At the Grammy Awards back in 2003, Stefani added her signature flair to her Vivienne Westwood dress with red patent pumps and a furry coat.
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Ashley Olsen
Olsen's Dior dress at a screening of Midnight in Paris hits on two noteworthy trends: polka dots and hints of sheer.
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Olivia Palermo
The voluminous, asymmetrical hem on Palermo's Bensoni S/S 11 dress at the 2011 amfAR Inspiration Gala renders the classic print thoroughly modern.
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Kirsten Dunst
Dunst showcased a sophisticated spin on the potentially childish motif by pairing a Prada blouse with a streamlined Chanel maxi skirt at the Toronto Film Festival a couple years ago.
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Florence Welch
Welch's ensemble at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year is not for the faint of heart—she went head-to-toe with the print, selecting a Miu Miu F/W 13 pink spotted maxi dress, matching bag, and clashing black and yellow platforms.
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Solange Knowles
For an appearance on David Letterman in New York earlier this year, Solange swapped the ever-popular crop top for an abbreviated Moschino Polka Dot Jacket ($1695), which she paired with the designer's Wool Blend Pointelle Polka Dot Skirt ($920) and Elizabeth and James Saucy Leather T-Strap Pumps ($325).
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Street Style
Designer Lily Litkovskaya offers a contemporary take on the trend, layering a top and skirt under her own perforated dress from the S/S 13 collection, and finishing the look with a long black trench and a simple brown clutch.

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- Organization
- Leadership
- Reports
Chairman Akaka, Ranking member Burr, and fellow members of the Committee, The American Legion appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony on: "improvements to the Post-9/11 GI Bill".
The Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act was signed into law on June 30, 2008, and was implemented on August 1, 2009. This new bill goes well beyond helping to pay for tuition and fees; many veterans who served after September 11, 2001, will get full tuition and fees, a new monthly housing stipend, and a $1,000 a year stipend for books and supplies. The new bill also gives Reserve and Guard members who have been activated since 9/11 access to the same GI Bill benefits. However, this bill only covers Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). Work remains.
Not all veterans attend IHLs. Many veterans prefer traditional employment and/or may require employment for personal or family reasons. The American Legion recommends that these programs be included under the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33): flight training; correspondence schools; vocational schools; apprentice programs; and, on-the-job training programs.
Chapter 33 needs to be modified to include non-college degree programs. Veterans choosing to use their educational benefits for other than IHLs are able to use them under the existing Chapters 30, 1606, or 1607; however, in those instances the benefit recipients are not entitled to either the housing stipend or the allowance for books and supplies. The American Legion believes that veterans should never be limited in the manner they use their educational benefits. According to VA, four of the top ten institutions serving veterans and the active military are online institutions. In fiscal year 2008, over 645,000 active duty military took voluntary education courses that were paid by DOD, and 60 percent of these students chose to study online. Further, in fiscal year 2006, there were approximately 840,000 military students (active and veterans) enrolled in voluntary education programs both at the secondary and post-secondary level, with approximately 75 percent of instruction being offered via online institutions. Due to this trend, paying veterans a lesser benefit when they receive credit via distance learning is a mistake.
Veterans choose to attend online institutions because of location, job, family commitments, or disability. Another reason for high participation of veterans in distance learning is the emphasis on adults, which is why online universities are noted for their "GI-friendly" policies and practices. Further, online programs are offered throughout the year, allowing service members, veterans to take lighter course loads or to finish their degree programs in shorter time periods. Accordingly, The American Legion is recommending that the allowances for distance learning be made similar to those in effect for residential learning. This assures equity for veterans including such individuals as single parents and veterans with significant medical disabilities.
In addition, The American Legion strongly recommends that Title 32 Active Guard Reserve (AGR) be included for eligibility under Chapter 33. In 2008, there were almost 30,000 Army National Guard and 13,500 Air National Guard service members serving on Title 32. The American Legion also recommends a comprehensive review of VA's separate tuition and fees cap system to ensure that veterans will not lose any value in their education benefits due to this reimbursement method. A lack of funding has arisen for veterans attending private schools in states like Massachusetts, California, and Washington, DC, due to this separate tuition and fees cap system. Other improvements would include provisions for lifelong learning and additional financial support for educational institutions providing programs and services to veterans.
S. 3447Senate 3447, "Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010"; a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
The American Legion has identified current issues with the Post-9/11 GI Bill through resolutions passed at our National Executive Committee meeting in October 2009. These technical fixes will provide definition on what educational benefit every veteran who served after September 11, 2001 will receive. S. 3447 is a comprehensive bill which is designed to correct those fixes which The American Legion has been advocating for.
Section 2Section two outlines the addition of title 32 Active Guard Reserve (AGR) for those have defended this country after September 11, 2001 within the United States Borders. The American Legion recommends that the "and" be changed to a "or". The language reads that you must be a member of the Inspector Instructor Core and to be called up for active service, thereby severely limiting the number of individuals who would qualify for this benefit, essentially leaving out many members of AGR that were called up in defense of our country after September11, 2001.
Section 3Section three identifies the tuition and fee cap issue. S. 3447 fully covers tuition at any public school and sets a price tag for private and colleges at a national average. S. 3447 is expanding and simplifying the yellow ribbon program. The American Legion recommends that private schools average be set at $20,000. With this program, those who attend private colleges would receive less and at some points considerable less than those who attended public institutions. The goal of the Post-9/11 GI Bill is to assist veterans in getting an education, not burdening them with endless amounts of student loans to cover their education.
In addition, section three identifies veterans who are attending classes through online institution. The amount that is set is half of the national average, which entails veterans attending distance learning, would receive $666.00 per month. The American Legion recommends that the housing allowance be set off the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) of where the student lives. Those veterans with families and work need a flexible way to advance their career and get a college education. These veterans deserve the same equitable benefit as those who attend "bricks and mortars" education institution.
Section three identifies three groups that were excluded from the original Post-9/11 GI Bill: vocational school, correspondence school, apprenticeship/OJT programs, and flight training. The American Legion supports allowing veterans to use their post-9/11 GI Bill to use towards a vocational school. Vocational school training does not require four years in order to become certified and thus allows veterans to return to the workplace quicker and with a gained skills or trade. S. 3447 does not allow for a books stipend to be paid to the student who attends vocational schools. The American Legion recommends that those who are attending vocational schools to be awarded the annual book stipend.
S. 3447 does include language to include apprenticeship/OJT/flight training programs. The American Legion indentified apprenticeship/OJT/flight training as programs which should be included and accessed by veterans with the post-9/11 GI Bill benefit. By allowing veterans to participate in apprenticeship/OJT/flight training, through the Post-9/11 GI Bill, veterans will receive tiered housing allowance in the sum of 75%, 55% and 35%, thus increasing their amount of benefit and allowing them to support themselves and their families, while receiving training.
Section 4Section four has identified licensure and certification testing. The current law allows a one-time, up to $2,000, test. S. 3447 outlines allowing veterans to for unlimited testing but using 1/12 of the amount of the amount of tuition charges at an educational institution. The American Legion recommends allowing students the opportunity to receive up to $2,000 worth of reimbursement for multiple tests/certification without a change to entitlement. If the veterans should exceed the $2,000 then it should be changed in the national average BAH. This will equalize the benefit instead of using a large portion of entitlement for a test or certification.
Section 6 Section six discusses the transferability of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. S. 3447 is designed to allow those who have served since September 11, 2001 but retired after the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI bill, to transfer their eligibility to their family members, per the approval of the Department of Defense. The American Legion has posted their resolution which outline allowing those who served in defense of our great country but retired before they could transfer their entitlement, to be allowed to do so. The American Legion supports the passage of technical amendments that allows deserving veterans the ability to transfer educational benefits to family members.
Section 9Section outlines the disparity that educational institutions receive for enrolling veterans on their campus. The American Legion supports increasing the reporting fees for educational institutions and additionally, recommends increasing that amount to $25.00, per veteran. Certifying officials on campus play a critical role in the student-veterans life. They are responsible for making sure the veterans receives their earned benefit. The certifying official is usually the first person the veteran comes into contact with. The American Legion understands that there is a need for additional certifying officials on campus and increasing the reporting amount would allow educational institutions to increase their level of support for veterans in hiring more individuals in the veterans arena and also providing additional services for veterans.
SummaryThe American Legion continues to support service members, veterans and their families in gaining an education and supporting their career choices. S. 3447 acknowledges, transfer of educational benefits to dependents, even if they retired before the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the addition of non-degree granting institutions (vocation, apprenticeship/OJT and flight training), including the housing allowance for online distance learners, and the inclusion of the title 32 AGR. The American Legion believes this bill will greatly serve our veteran population. In addition, by providing this benefit to our nation's veterans we are providing a valuable service to the rest of the country. America's veterans will become taxpaying members of society and will help in decreasing the number of veterans unemployed. This is a bill about education, but should be viewed at as a bill about the employment of veterans. Lets continue to support our troops by providing the equitable education benefit and returning these heroes to work.
Thank you Chairman Akaka, Ranking Member Burr and members of the committee. Thank you for allowing The American Legion to present out views on this very important matter.
CH 33 was a JOKE to INDEBT Veterans at the POTUS expense.
3+ month (while in school wait ) during program startup
[no way to get out of $3000 debt, and FURTHERMORE UNLAWFUL collections attempts thereof]
ABSOLUTLELY ZERO OVERSIGHT of implementation and OIG complaints/ complaints of COUNTERCLAIMS for DAMAGES due to VA not filing correct paperwork.
(YES, you CAN attend TWO universities at same time, AND VA HAS TO PAY BOTH..)
I(and am sure many of yall as well) have 1/2 my pay ILLEGALLY DRAFTED from the VA(so called TREASURY DEBT/DFAS(which ever office suits them..they have several..all behind on paperwork).
I AM ENTITLED to my RETIREMENT BENEFITS, GD IT, and if I have had enough drafts. I AM HOMELESS DUE TO THE VA's F ups.
..and they wont DO A DAM THING to get me off the streets or get me my money THEY ILLEGALLY drafted from me back.
I already have a CFR23 in progress due to BANKRUPTCY filed 12 months ago.POTUS refuses to correct. NEED A LAWYER. NOW!
How are you doing now? I can relate to some of what you said. This benefit has begun to be taken apart and is no longer operating "as advertised." Particularly where the BAH is concerned. Think perhaps the Legion needs to address this issue seriously. Your thoughts?
The VA has been subtracting from the already brilliant CH 33 GI Bill that Senator Webb et. al put in place where the whole idea was that a veteran shouldn't be homeless and shouln't have to work while attending school full time. And yet, due to the cut backs in the program, a veteran attending full time will now need to get a full time job between Dec 15 and Jan 15th just to pay the rent. So the GI Bill is no longer operating "as advertised"--and this,only a year and now two years after being put in place. How are most veterans who have separated from the service and are living off of this GI Bill able to pay the rent? That is what this program was supposed to do. We've expanded it to reach more people, but we're compromising the bill in the process. Will someone please offer me a solution? I too was homeless about a year ago and so I can understand the above veteran's vitriolic response. It's no fun to have served the country, to have earned an entitlement legitimately,
The VA has been subtracting from the already brilliant CH 33 GI Bill that Senator Webb et. al put in place where the whole idea was that a veteran shouldn't be homeless and shouln't have to work while attending school full time. And yet, due to the cut backs in the program, a veteran attending full time will now need to get a full time job between Dec 15 and Jan 15th just to pay the rent. So the GI Bill is no longer operating "as advertised"--and this,only a year and now two years after being put in place. How are most veterans who have separated from the service and are living off of this GI Bill able to pay the rent? That is what this program was supposed to do. We've expanded it to reach more people, but we're compromising the bill in the process. Will someone please offer me a solution? I too was homeless about a year ago and so I can understand the above veteran's vitriolic response. It's no fun to have served the country, to have earned an entitlement legitimately,
only to have it be taken apart piece by piece. This Buttercup needs to be plugged up before it sinks, shipmates...what are we/can we do about it?
Thank you for your kind support.
because I will not be allow to re-enlist after I make 20 years by 2012, can I transfer GI Bill to my dependents
because I will not be allow to re-enlist after I make 20 years by 2012, can I transfer GI Bill to my dependents


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krommama's Placemat Swap
I'm also happy to report that my creative mojo seems to have returned! After the kids were tucked in bed last night, I got busy. I managed to make 4 quilting bee blocks and also cut up my fabric to send to my SewConnected 3 pals. If I can knock another 2 or 3 blocks out today, and get all of my SC3 envelopes addressed, then I will pretty much be all caught up. What a great way to start the week! Pics to come soon, if the rain will stop ...
Now, for some catching up:
I participated in Sarah's Placemat Quilt Swap last month on Flickr. What's a placemat quilt, you might ask? Well, it's a quilted placemat, silly! Not much different than a mini quilt, in fact, but the quilters must all pledge not to get too upset if they see their creations with some peanut butter & jelly or maple syrup stains (the two most common in my house) on it.
I was paired with Rachel, a very talented quilter who blogs at 2nd Ave. Studio. Here is the placemat that she made for me:
(pics from Rachel's photostream)
I LOVE it! The design is simple yet so effective. The colors are so spot on to my tastes -- that background color is a beautiful earth brown. And the quilting? ... OMG, the quilting is simply amazing. It's an all-over design of small swirlies in variegated thread. It gives the quilt -- errr, placemat -- such a nice texture.
See that mini border right inside the binding? What a great idea! I think I'll totally be copying that one, Rachel!
One of the big discussions in the Flickr group is, "will you use it?" (meaning the placemat). I am happy to report that I am already using mine! You see, we recently got a brand new desk for our office. I was afraid that our computer keyboard would scratch the desk top. Well, I placed my new placemat underneath the keyboard and I am using it -- and looking at it -- as I type ... and will every time we use the computer!
Here's a snippet of the placemat that I sent to Rachel:
A few months back, I won a giveaway over at Blue Nickel Studios and received a few fat quarters of the (at the time) not-yet-released "Monaco" line by Free Spirit Fabrics. I made up a spiky design of my own and, trying to use the FQ's only and not have to buy any additional fabrics, bound it with a scrappy binding.
Here's the back -- I definitely wanted to give the peacocks a starring role:
And here's Sean & Bevin helping me show it off before I packaged it up for Rachel:
The design is admittedly very simple, but I was thinking of writing it up along with a coordinating table runner as a tutorial ... what do you think? Would anyone be interested?
Finally, let me end with some recent inspiration. I have 3 or 4 ideas for my DQS7 quilt knocking around in my head right now, but I think this one is winning out. I'm digging these pillows from Anthropologie, and think that a scrappy, fused applique mini quilt inspired by their designs might just be amazing. I saw that both Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew and the artsy-crafy babe were both also inspired by these pillows, and their interpretations turned out great.
What do you think?
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I would love a tutorial on the spikes! I think it would make a great bag.ReplyDelete
A table runner tutorial of your design would be fantastic! The placemat really shows off the fabric well.ReplyDelete
And, I can't wait to see what you do that is a take off on those Anthropologie pillows. They are gorgeous!
Great news about your daughter!
So glad to hear that the little one fared well with the surgery.ReplyDelete
Hmmmm... a table runner tutorial of the Spike design would catch my interest.
Glad to hear that your daughter came through her sugery AOK;) Surgery is surgery no matter how minor;) Love your placemats...got stiffed on mine (krommama has been great about it)...love your fabric choices...really glad to hear that your mojo has returned:) SEW ON;)ReplyDelete
Nice placemat - think I'd use both sides!ReplyDelete
so glad to hear that your daughter came thru just fine! whew!! i know that's a load off your mind. isn't rachel's quilting divine!!ReplyDelete
hmmm... the pillows are fabulous inspiration! I paricularly like the one on the bottom right...ReplyDelete
and you are so lucky! That placemat is COOL!
the one you made for Rachel albeit simple, as you said, has such depth as the colours and pattern work together to make music! Love it!
If you were to make a tutorial I'd be delighted!
I'm new to the quilting way of things and am really inspired by your work-- and love that you share your triumphs and misses!
thanks John!
Most importantly - glad to hear the girlie is doing well. Secondly a tutorial is ALWAYS appreciated - really like that placement! As for your dqs7 inspiration - those pillows are awesome and i'm keeping my fingers crossed that you have my name!! :) glad your mojo is back!ReplyDelete
Mister, I am adding you to my list of favourite blogs right now! ;)ReplyDelete
I read your profile and wanted you to know I had been here. I LOVE that "placemat" (If you read my blog you would know I think that's a quilt, LOL!) and the one you made is so bright I needed shades for it, so I am sure it is bringing in so some serious sunshine to itsReplyDelete
new home. Postively perfect for a happy Summer Swap!
I am always curious about men who quilt and I just had to stop by and read what you're all about. I read Gene Black's Blog and one of his followers stopped by my blog (I'm having a giveaway), and I in turn went to his blog and you are on his Blog List. Six degrees of separation? I think so,=)
I had a great time snooping around, and I will have you know that when I grow up I wanna be a mega quilter like you...until then, my quilts will be safely listed in their placemat category...=( And here I was thinking that I was making progress, LOL!
Felicitaciones por tu blog.ReplyDelete
Tienes unos trabajos hermosos.
Un fuerte abrazo desde Venezuela.
You go right ahead and do that tutorial, I think the spikeed placemat is just beautiful.ReplyDelete
Awesome! Love that the surgery went so smoothly. Even the routine surgeries keep you on edge when its your children involved.ReplyDelete
And your place mats are fabulous!
Glad to hear (and see) that things went well with your daughter's surgery!ReplyDelete
Love the placemat, a tutorial for the design would be great!
Also love the Anhropologie pillows! Very inspiring!
Wow! I just found your blog!! You are soooo talented!! I will be checking in often!ReplyDelete
I admit I've been a lurker... and have to also admit that its fabulous and fun that a dude likes to sew/quilt! Sure wish my husband would give it a try -ReplyDelete
the quilting on the placemat you received is amazing! And yes, I would like a tutorial of your placemat and matching tablerunner!
I'm so glad to hear that you are using your quilt/placemat. I truly believe that quilts are to be used, or at least prominently displayed!ReplyDelete


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ALDEN, N.Y. - Imagine, you're in your own home and all of sudden you're under arrest for something you didn't do.
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In total, Kocher has been dealing with a hip injury for 14 months.
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Disease-modifying Properties of Lithium in the Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease
Recruitment status was Active, not recruiting
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Lithium salts have been used for the treatment of psychiatric disorders for over five decades, mostly as a mood-stabilizing drug. Recent evidence points to the inhibition of the enzyme glycogen synthase kinase-3beta (GSK3) as one of its mechanisms of action. The overactivity of this enzyme has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), given its involvement in mechanisms related to the hyperphosphorylation of Tau protein and the production of beta-amyloid peptide. These are key events leading respectively to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques, which are the neuropathological hallmarks of the disease. Several in vitro and animal studies have shown that the inhibition of GSK3 by lithium and other agents attenuates these pathological processes, reinforcing the notion that GSK3 is a likely target for future disease-modifying therapies for AD. Indeed, a recent study published by our group showed that chronic lithium use is associated with a decrement in the expected prevalence of dementia, in a sample of elderly individuals with bipolar disorder. To investigate this putative neuroprotective effect in a prospective way, the investigators started 24-month randomized, double-blinded controlled trial of lithium for the prevention of dementia in a sample of elderly individuals with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition associated with increased risk for the development of AD. The clinical and biological outcomes of this trial include the attenuation of cognitive deficits, and the modification of certain biological markers of the disease (as measured in the cerebrospinal fluid, leukocytes and platelets). The objective of the present application is to enable the extension of this ongoing trial to an additional 2-year follow-up. A longer follow-up (48 months) will increase the statistical power to ascertain the primary outcome variables of this study, particularly the con-version from MCI to Alzheimer's disease. This will warrant a more consistent conclusion about the potential of lithium treatment in the prevention of dementia, in addition to a better evaluation of safety and tolerability profiles of the long-term use of lithium in older individuals.
Cognitive Impairment
Alzheimer Disease
Drug: Lithium Carbonate
Drug: Placebo
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Disease-modifying Properties of Lithium in the Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease: a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Prevention Study in Elderly Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
- effect of lithium to delay progression of cognitive deficits in patients with amnestic MCI [ Time Frame: two year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- effect of lithium on CSF levels of Total Tau, Phosphorylated Tau and Amyloid-beta42 [ Time Frame: one year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- the effect of lithium on the activity of GSK3β in platelets and leukocytes drawn from peripheral blood. [ Time Frame: one year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|March 2007
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Lithium
Patients received low doses of lithium salts (from 150 mg to 450 mg of lithium salts daily) to achieve sub-therapeutic lithium levels (target serum lithium level of 0,25 - 0,5 mEq/L). Lithium doses were administered twice a day. Lithium doses were titrated to achieve the target serum lithium levels within the first two weeks after study recruitment. After achieving the target serum lithium level, lithium salts doses remained stable until the end of the study.
Drug: Lithium Carbonate
lithium carbonate tablets, 150 mg to 450 mg (target serum lithium level 0.25 mEq/L - 0.5 mEq/L), divided in two doses, two years.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Identical placebo tablets were administered twice-a-day for two years.
Drug: Placebo
Identical placebo tablets were administered twice-a-day for two years.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|60 Years to 80 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment;
- age: 60 to 80 years-old;
Exclusion Criteria:
- sensory deficiencies that might preclude the administration of cognitive tests;
- active major psychiatry disorder;
- unstable clinical conditions such as cardiac insufficiency, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, renal failure;
- previous use of lithium salts;
- concurrent participation in other clinical trial or intervention studies;
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01055392
|Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine - University of Sao Paulo
|Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil, 05403-010
|Principal Investigator:
|Orestes V Forlenza, Ph.D.
|Department and Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine - University of Sao Paulo
|Study Director:
|Wagner F Gattaz, Ph.D.
|Department and Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine - University of Sao Paulo
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Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Orestes Vicente Forlenza, Department and Institute of psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine - University of Sao Paulo
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01055392 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|OVForlenza-Lithium, 554535/2005-0
|Study First Received:
|January 22, 2010
|Last Updated:
|January 22, 2010
|Health Authority:
|Brazil: National Committee of Ethics in Research
Keywords provided by University of Sao Paulo:
mild cognitive impairment
Alzheimer's disease
early Alzheimer`s disease
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alzheimer Disease
Cognition Disorders
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders
Mental Disorders
Nervous System Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Lithium Carbonate
Antidepressive Agents
Antimanic Agents
Antipsychotic Agents
Central Nervous System Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Psychotropic Drugs
Therapeutic Uses
Tranquilizing Agents
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|Two shot when they use car as a weapon, police say
|Written by Lauren Ohnesorge
|Saturday, 12 May 2007 05:05
A shooting near Banner Elk closed N.C. Highway 105 this morning from 2 a.m. until around 5:30 a.m., Avery County Sheriff Kevin Frye said. Law enforcement officers from Avery County Sheriff's Office, Banner Elk Police Department, Sugar Mountain Police Department, and Seven Devils Police Department were involved in a chase that resulted in two individuals receiving gun shot wounds.
The chase began on 105 when deputies suspected a black pickup truck of having an impaired driver. The chase led into Watauga County then back to Avery where waiting Banner Elk and Sugar Mountain Police Departments attempted to intercept the fleeing vehicle. A roadblock had been set up near Pappy's Barbeque. The vehicle attempted to collide with the blocking vehicles. According to reports, the occupants attempted to use the vehicle as a weapon, driving directly at Officer Fred Shrader of the Banner Elk Police Department. Shrader fired on the vehicle, to protect himself and other officers, according to a statement. At least 7 shots were fired. Both occupants of the vehicle were wounded. The female occupant was treated at Cannon Memorial Hospital for a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and the male was transported to Johnson City Medical Center for more serious injuries. A medical helicopter picked the man up from a landing zone set up near Lowes Foods in Banner Elk.Names of the suspects and their medical conditions are being withheld, but according to Frye, they will be released after the family is notified. The State Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate the incident, as is routine with officer involved shootings. According to Frye, more information will be released in the next 48 hours and a press release is expected for Monday. Officers have ideas as to illegal activities the suspects were involved in, but are unwilling to release those at this time.
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Just five points separate the top four teams in MLS's Eastern Conference, and the standings continue to tighten as the regular season passes the halfway mark.
While preseason predictions pegged the West as the league's superior half, the favorites in Los Angeles, Seattle and Salt Lake City continue to slump. Meanwhile, among the top seven clubs in the East, only one has lost two of its past five games.
Surprisingly, that team is Sporting Kansas City, which bolted to a 7-0-0 start before falling back to earth.
The race is on, not only for the points that might secure a home date in the MLS Cup final but for that critical third spot that would mean a bye into the quarterfinals.
This weekend's MLS slate features four Eastern matchups, including a rematch of last season's conference title game that fills the bill as Sporting News' game of the week.
Heartland Showdown
When Kansas City hosted the Houston Dynamo in last November's Eastern Conference final, there was a sense that Sporting still was a year away. In the postseason for the first time since 2008, SKC was beaten by a composed and mature Dynamo side with plenty of playoff seasoning.
Kansas City (10-5-2) cemented its status as a legitimate contender with the aforementioned start to the 2012 season, but a 3-5-2 slump has left D.C. United atop the table. Meanwhile, Houston has lost just one of its past six and has climbed to 6-5-6. With most of its remaining games at home, a squad loaded with experience and the spark provided by in-form striker Will Bruin (four goals in five games, nine overall) and speedy Honduran wintger Óscar Boniek García, the Dynamo are within striking distance of the top three.
They'll meet on Saturday night in the "Blue Hell" of Livestrong Sporting Park, with a critical three points and some meaningful momentum up for grabs.
"Every single game is like a playoff game for us right now," SKC forward Kei Kamara said this week.
Kamara, along with C.J. Sapong and Teal Bunbury, will have a lot to say about whether SKC returns to its winning ways. Save the bizarre 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union last weekend, Kansas City's defense and midfield have done the job in recent weeks. But the goals have been hard to come by, and the forward trio has combined to score just once in the past four games. Ahead of Wednesday's win in Montreal, SKC had outshot its opponents 153-104 over its 2-5-2 stretch while being outscored 14-8. Two of their three goals against the Impact came from the penalty spot.
The typicall airtight Dynamo defense hasn't been as dominant this season but it's stiffened of late, yielding just only two goals in three matches. U.S. national team defender Geoff Cameron's health – he missed Tuesday's draw with Chicago with a hamstring injury – could be key.
"We've always prided ourselves in being tough defenders and honest workers … and taking responsibility for our actions in the defensive end," midfield playmaker Brad Davis said.
That will be the story on Saturday, as swarming SKC looks to re-establish its momentum and put distance between itself and the team that ended its 2011 season.
All-Star Announcement
David Beckham will miss Sunday's game between the L.A. Galaxy and Chicago Fire thanks to his antics in the closing seconds of last weekend's loss in San Jose, but he still may make an appearance on NBC Sports Network's telecast. During the game, the league will unveil the "First 11" All-Stars who will be part of the MLS squad scheduled to take on European champion Chelsea on July 25.
The 11 players announced on Sunday will be determined by fan voting, meaning the ever-popular Beckham (three goals and five assists in 15 games) has a decent chance of inclusion.
The MLS All-Star game is very different from those in other sports, however, because the organizers care who wins. After two consecutive defeats (both to Manchester United), MLS executives want a victory, so they make it clear that the players comprising "First 11" aren't guaranteed a start or even a minimum number of minutes. The All-Star coach, D.C.'s Ben Olsen, has the freedom to name the rest of the team and deploy the players as he chooses.
It's impossible to predict the whims of the voters, so here's Sporting News' stab at a real "First 11" that might challenge Chelsea at the Union's PPL Park. It's an All-Star game and it's supposed to be fun, so we're going with an attack-minded team that boasts the speed and experience to put the guests on their heels.
Goalkeeper: Dan Kennedy (Chivas USA).
Defenders: Gonzalo Segares (Chicago Fire), Geoff Cameron (Houston Dy.namo), Jámison Olave (Real Salt Lake), Young-Pyo Lee (Vancouver Whitecaps).
Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Marvin Chávez (San Jose Earthquakes), Landon Donovan (L.A. Galaxy), Dwayne De Rosario (D.C. United).
Forwards: Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes).