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D.C. United
Get out to A.J. Hudsons (3801 N. Ashland) for Section 8 Chicago's viewing party for Friday night's crucial match vs. D.C. United (LIVE 7pm CT on NBC Sports Network)!
Turn around Saturday morning and get out to Fado's Irish Pub (100 W. Grand Ave.) for Chicago Fire Rec Soccer's English Premier League Viewing Party.
We'll be holding a raffle to benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation, with prizes including...
- Team autographed Chicago Fire jersey
- Team autographed Chicago Fire ball
- Fire Fan MLPD Experience - The winner will receive five (5) MLPD tickets ($175 value)
- Bus-On-Us Experience - Two winners will receive four (4) round-trip bus rides to the and general admission tickets. (2x $120 value)
- Fado's happy hour party for up to 25 guests ($360 value)
- Wine tasting outing for group of 10
- Gift Certificate(s)
- Fire Fan Packs
Raffle Ticket Prices: 1 for $3, 2 for $5, 7 for $10
DRINK SPECIALS on Mimosas and Black Velvets. Also, 20% of all money spent on food will go toward the Foundation.
Game Schedule:
7am - Everton vs Manchester City
9am - Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
11:30am - Sunderland vs Manchester United
After Saturday's difficult to swallow 2-2 draw vs. Montreal, you may not want to read this week's Playoff Math. Though sitting eighth currently, it's important to remember the Fire are just two points out of the final playoff place, with four games left.
With that, let's continue the Playoff Math…
1) New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 52 (15-9-7)
Games Remaining: 3 (2 home / 1 away)
Last 5 Games: DWWWW (13pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 10-2-3 / 5-7-4
Maximum Possible Pts: 61
Average Opponents Pts: 41.7
Remaining Schedule: 10/5 vs. NE, 10/20 @ HOU, 10/27 vs. CHI
Rundown: New York did a great job to get a point away to Seattle Sunday night and though they may not get the Supporters Shield, are still in good position for the top spot in the East. Red Bull can clinch a playoff place with a draw Saturday vs. New England.
Fire fans should hope for New York to win that game as well as October 20 at Houston, not only because it takes max points off teams Chicago can still catch but it could make their season finale vs. the Fire less meaningful, with the Fire almost certainly needing a result in that match to make the postseason.
2) Sporting KC
Current Points: 48 (14-10-6)
Games Remaining: 4 (1 home / 3 away)
Last 5: LWWWL (9pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 8-5-3 / 6-5-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 60
Average Opponents Pts: 35.5
Remaining Schedule: 10/5 @ CLB, 10/9 at HOU, 10/18 vs. D.C., 10/23 vs. OLI**, 10/26 @ PHI
Rundown: Fortress Sporting Park? Maybe not so much, as KC dropped their fifth home match of the season vs. Philadelphia Friday night. They didn't lose their second place positioning but they took a definite hit in keeping up with Red Bull at the top of the East. With three of their remaining four matches away, KC also has the distinction of the best road record in the East at 6-5-3.
A win away to Columbus combined with a Fire and New England losses would see Sporting KC earn a playoff spot this weekend.
3) Montreal Impact
Current Points: 46 (13-9-7)
Games Remaining: 5 (2 home/ 3 away)
Last 5 Games: DLLWD (5pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 9-3-3 / 4-6-4
Maximum Possible Pts: 61
Average Opponents Pts: 40.3
Remaining Schedule: @ HOU, 10/12 vs. NE, 10/16 @ LA, 10/19 vs. PHI, 10/26 @ TFC
Rundown: After a missed penalty, a hit off the post, a goal line clearance and hopeful header, Montreal no doubt felt lucky to leave Toyota Park with a point Saturday night.
- Between the Lines: The Playoff Measurement
Now done with Champions League play, the Impact can concentrate solely on their playoff position and hold a game in hand on the rest of the field. Three of their remaining five matches come against teams directly below them so they can either solidify their place inside the top three, win out and potentially get the top spot from Red Bull or still tank with tough visits to Houston and LA in the offing.
It's Montreal in 2013… You don't really know what to expect from them but a win this week over the Dynamo combined with Crew, Fire and Revolution losses would see the Impact needing just a point next week vs. New England to earn their first-ever MLS playoff berth.
4) Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 44 (12-10-8)
Games Remaining: 4 (3 home / 1 away)
Last 5 Games: WWLDL (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 8-3-3 / 4-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 58
Average Opponents Pts: 39.8
Remaining Schedule: 10/4 vs. MTL, 10/9 vs. SKC, 10/20 vs. NY, 10/24 @ AU**, 10/27 @ D.C.
Rundown: Houston managed their last week quite well, winning in Champions League at midweek before getting enough out of a 1-1 draw at New England. The result keeps them four points ahead of the Revs and with their next two matches against Montreal and Sporting KC, they could legitimately be in second place by October 10.
Losses to both sides however could just as easily push them back out of the playoff bubble but no team outside the top three controls their own destiny in positioning like the Dynamo down the stretch.
5) Philadelphia Union
Current Points: 42 (11-10-9)
Games Remaining: 4 (2 home / 2 away)
Last 5 Games: WLLDL (4pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-4-5 / 5-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 54
Average Opponents Pts: 33.8
Remaining Schedule: 10/5 vs. TFC, 10/12 @ D.C., 10/19 @ MTL, 10/26 vs. SKC
Rundown: After two weeks below the red line, the Union were the biggest winners this past weekend, coming away with a huge win at Sporting KC. Philly now has the potential to stake a serious claim for a playoff berth if they can get wins vs. Toronto and at D.C. the next two weeks. Six points in those two matches will be a must with the Union visiting Montreal and hosting Sporting to close the season out.
6) Columbus Crew
Current Points: 41 (12-14-5)
Games Remaining: 3 (1 home / 2 away)
Last 5 Games: WWWLW (12pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 7-5-3 / 5-9-2
Maximum Possible Points: 50
Average Opponents Pts: 42.5
Remaining Schedule: 10/5 vs. SKC, 10/19 @ NE, 10/27 vs. NE
Rundown: Wow. The Crew continued their incredible push for a postseason berth with a 4-2 road win at FC Dallas on Sunday. They've now taken four wins from five matches under interim head man Brian Bliss and jumped from eighth to sixth place over the weekend, just one point out of playoff position.
Having played one more game than the rest of the pack, the Crew still have no room for error, with any loss in their final three matches doing serious damage to their playoff hopes. Their backs have been against the wall for a month and they've responded well.
7) New England Revolution
Current Points: 41 (11-11-8)
Games Remaining: 4 (1 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: DWLLD (5pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-5-4 / 4-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 53
Average Opponents Pts: 40.3
Remaining Schedule: 10/5 @ NY, 10/12 @ MTL, 10/19 vs. CLB, 10/27 @ CLB
Rundown: New England missed a definite opportunity in Saturday's 1-1 home draw vs. Houston. A win would have seen the Revs pull level on points with the Dynamo but instead things stayed the same. New England will now have to try and gain points in difficult road matches at New York and Montreal the next two weeks, a daunting task as the two sides also hold the best home records in the Eastern Conference this year.
Taking points from those two games though will at the very least keep the Revs in the equation for their end-of-season home and home series with Columbus.
8) Chicago Fire
Current Points: 40 (11-12-7)
Games Remaining: 4 (1 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: DLWDL (5pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 9-4-3 / 2-7-4
Maximum Possible Pts: 52
Average Opponents Pts: 33.3
Remaining Schedule: 10/4 @ D.C., 10/12 @ FCD, 10/19 vs. TFC, 10/27 @ NY
Rundown: After coming away disappointed from Saturday's game and other results pushing the Fire down to eighth, why even bother at this point right? Well because it's Playoff Math and they're only two points out of playoff position. They also have the easiest remaining schedule of any team in the East.
Perspective: Friday's game is away to a D.C. United side which will play their final meaningful match of the season in Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup final at Real Salt Lake. Along with three points, the Fire will certainly be looking for revenge for August's semifinal defeat and will be doing so against a D.C. team that will have played two time zones away, three days earlier.
A win in that match combined with New England and Columbus losses at New York and vs. Sporting KC respectively (possibilities) would see the Fire jump at the very least back to sixth place. A Philadelphia draw home vs. Toronto (maybe less likely) would also see the Fire move back into fifth place (on the wins tiebreaker). A lot that needs to happen for that this weekend but a win will keep the Fire in position regardless.
Then take into account a game at an FC Dallas side that is all but out of the Western Conference playoff picture and the home finale vs. Toronto on October 19.
Dropping five points in three matches the last month leaves the Fire with little room for error anymore but nine points are far from out of the question over the next three games.
The Fire's dip back below the red line on Saturday night was one of two moves in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With just over a month to play, certain teams are circling in on a playoff berth while others are battling for position.
The latest edition of Playoff Math awaits you below:
1) New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 51 (15-9-6)
Games Remaining: 4 (2 home / 2 away)
Last 5 Games: WWWWL (12pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 10-2-3 / 5-7-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 43.0
Remaining Schedule: 9/29 @ SEA, 10/5 vs. NE, 10/20 @ HOU, 10/27 vs. CHI
Rundown: New York watched Montreal lose and Sporting KC win on Saturday, knowing a home game against FC Dallas awaited the following day. It wasn't a great match but New York utilized a 76th minute own goal from Erick to earn another home result and somewhat quietly move into first place in the Supporters Shield race in the process.
The Red Bulls continue to benefit from the two teams chasing them having Champions League matches but a top of the conference clash awaits them Sunday night when they visit Seattle in a match that could go a long way to decide the first silverware of the season.
A New York win or tie Sunday combined with Fire and Philadelphia Union losses would see the Red Bulls become the first team to qualify for the postseason.
2) Sporting KC
Current Points: 48 (14-9-6)
Games Remaining: 5 (2 home / 3 away)
Last 5: WWWLL (9pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 8-4-3 / 6-5-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 34.8
Remaining Schedule: 9/27 vs. PHI, 10/5 @ CLB, 10/9 at HOU, 10/18 vs. D.C., 10/23 vs. OLI**, 10/26 @ PHI
Rundown: Despite a scare, Sporting earned a point against Real Esteli in Champions League play at midweek and will just need another draw vs. Olimpia to guarantee final passage. In MLS play, they fought hard for a 2-1 win at Toronto took benefit of Montreal's defeat to Vancouver to move into sole possession of second place in the East.
Sporting holds a game in hand over Red Bull but faces three matches against teams fighting for their playoff fate over the next two and a half weeks. Though their remaining schedule is easiest in the East, it will be a battle to stay in second and potentially push for the top spot.
3) Montreal Impact
Current Points: 45 (13-9-6)
Games Remaining: 6 (2 home/ 4 away)
Last 5 Games: LLWDW (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 9-3-3 / 4-6-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 38.2
Remaining Schedule: 9/24 vs. HER** 9/28 @ CHI, 10/4 @ HOU, 10/12 vs. NE, 10/16 @ LA, 10/19 vs. PHI, 10/26 @ TFC
Rundown: So what's going on with Montreal? Their 3-0 loss to Vancouver marked their third straight across all competitions and second straight at home in MLS. Like their performances this season, the Impact have a mixed bag through the end of the year. On one hand they hold two games in hand over New York and one over Sporting but face a crucial Champions League match against Heredia on Tuesday night ahead of Saturday's game vs. the Fire.
Montreal still has a shot in the Champions League but not a great one… Will they turn their complete focus on the Fire and playoff race or try to double-dip this week?
4) Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 43 (12-10-7)
Games Remaining: 5 (3 home / 2 away)
Last 5 Games: WWLDL (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 8-3-3 / 4-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 58
Average Opponents Pts: 39.8
Remaining Schedule: 9/25 vs. WC**, 9/28 @ NE, 10/4 vs. MTL, 10/9 vs. SKC, 10/20 vs. NY, 10/24 @ AU**, 10/27 @ D.C.
Rundown: After going on an end of summer slump, Houston has run off two straight wins the past two weeks to move firmly into fourth place in the East. They play a crucial Champions League home match Wednesday night vs. W. Connection before opening up a four-game stretch all against teams in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Three of those four matches are at home so after weathering a pretty difficult storm, its safe to say more than anyone, the Dynamo control their own fate in terms of being able to move up into one of the top three spots.
5) New England Revolution
Current Points: 40 (11-11-7)
Games Remaining: 5 (2 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: WLLDW (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-5-3 / 4-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 55
Average Opponents Pts: 43.0
Remaining Schedule: 9/28 vs. HOU, 10/5 @ NY, 10/12 @ MTL, 10/19 vs. CLB, 10/27 @ CLB
Rundown: One week New England is complaining about an offside goal being called back, the next they're benefiting from it and not saying a peep. This was the case on Diego Fagundez's tying goal in their 2-1 win over D.C. United. By virtue of that victory and the Fire's defeat at Columbus, the two sides traded places in the East race this weekend.
The good news for the Fire is that New England has the toughest remaining schedule in the East, with a huge showdown vs. streaking Houston on the horizon this weekend. Back-to-back trips to New York and Montreal follow that clash and could define the Revs season if they don't manage it the right way.
6) Chicago Fire
Current Points: 39 (11-12-6)
Games Remaining: 5 (2 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: LWDLD (5pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 9-4-2 / 2-7-4
Maximum Possible Pts: 54
Average Opponents Pts: 34.8
Remaining Schedule: 9/28 vs. MTL, 10/4 @ D.C., 10/12 @ FCD, 10/19 vs. TFC, 10/27 @ NY
Rundown: The Fire lost a tough 3-0 result at Columbus on Saturday. It was a game the team went in with the mindset of taking three points and even after going down 1-0, they looked able to do it. Bakary Soumare's red card made that hope near impossible and as the Fire pushed forward they got caught out twice more.
They now welcome a struggling Montreal side to Toyota Park Saturday and should remember the situation they faced the Impact in back in August -- days after a disappointing U.S. Open Cup defeat to D.C. United, the Fire rebounded with a 2-1 win, a game that stands as one of the team's biggest results of the season.
While a 3-0 loss at this point in the season can be discouraging, perspective is important as the Fire remain just one point out of the top five. It is imperative for the team to take their remaining two home matches and find a way to get two results on the road to ensure they won't have to depend on other teams for a postseason berth.
7) Philadelphia Union
Current Points: 39 (10-10-9)
Games Remaining: 5 (2 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: LLDLD (2pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-4-5 / 4-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 54
Average Opponents Pts: 32.8
Remaining Schedule: 9/27 @ SKC, 10/5 vs. TFC, 10/12 @ D.C., 10/19 @ MTL, 10/26 vs. SKC
Rundown: The Union were idle this past weekend and will hope to have worked out the kinks that have him on the poorest form out of any team in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Unfortunately for them, they face a huge match Friday night away to a Sporting side that can put themselves on the brink of a postseason berth with a win.
A loss in this match would be devastating to the team's chances but six points from their following two matches vs. Toronto and D.C. would certainly keep them afloat going into the final two weeks of the season.
8) Columbus Crew
Current Points: 35 (11-14-5)
Games Remaining: 4 (2 home / 2 away)
Last 5 Games: WWLWL (9pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 7-5-3 / 4-9-2
Maximum Possible Points: 50
Average Opponents Pts: 42
Remaining Schedule: 9/29 @ FCD, 10/5 vs. SKC, 10/19 @ NE, 10/27 vs. NE
Rundown: The Crew continued their late-season run under interim head man Brian Bliss with a resounding 3-0 win over the Fire on Saturday. There's no doubt that the Crew need help from other teams but their attitude is in the right place to make a late-season run.
Every game is a must-win for the Crew from here on out and they'll shift their focus to a visit to FC Dallas where they haven't won since their MLS Cup championship season in 2008.
After an interesting weekend of results, no teams actually changed spots in the Eastern Conference standings, though the group at the top all sit tied on points. Down below, Philadelphia and New England each held serve in spots four and five with weekend draws while the Fire missed a chance to leapfrog Houston with their home tie on Sunday.
The breakdown:
1) Montreal Impact
Current Points: 42 (12-7-6)
Games Remaining: 9 (4 home/ 5 away)
Last 5 Games: DWWLL (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 9-1-3 / 3-6-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 69
Average Opponents Pts: 35.1
Remaining Schedule: 9/8 @ NE, 9/14 vs. CLB, 9/17 at SJ**, 9/21 vs. VAN, 9/24 vs. HER** 9/28 @ CHI, 10/4 @ HOU, 10/12 vs. NE, 10/16 @ LA, 10/19 vs. PHI, 10/26 @ TFC
Rundown: Despite their top spot in the conference, Montreal has had an abysmal road record vs. the East (1-6-2) so while they could have taken a big step over the weekend, perhaps a 0-0 draw at Philadelphia was them punching above their weight. September will be make or break time for the Impact as the team will play six competitive matches in a span of 20 days. If they hope to advance out of their Champions League group, they'll likely need to win one of their two remaining games. meaning squad rotation will be prudent through the end of the month.
The Impact will hope to improve their Eastern Conference road record with another away trip to New England on Sunday.
2) New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 42 (12-9-6)
Games Remaining: 7 (4 home / 3 away)
Last 5 Games: WLDLW (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 8-2-3 / 4-7-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 35
Remaining Schedule: 9/8 @ HOU, 9/14 vs. TFC, 9/22 vs. FCD, 9/29 @ SEA, 10/5 vs. NE, 10/20 @ HOU, 10/27 vs. CHI
Rundown: Red Bull did exactly what they had to do, downing MLS bottom dwellers D.C. United 2-1 at home Saturday night. With four of their remaining seven matches at home and no Champions League to worry about, if they win their games at Red Bull Arena, they should have no issue making their way to a postseason appearance. What they do with their away games should determine their positioning.
New York faces a six-pointer away to Houston on Sunday. Win and potentially distance yourself from the pack, lose and things will begin to get interesting.
3) Sporting KC
Current Points: 39 (12-9-6)
Games Remaining: 7 (3 home / 4 away)
Last 5: WLLWL (6pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-4-3 / 5-5-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 29.9
Remaining Schedule: 9/7 vs. CLB, 9/17 vs. RES**, 9/21 @ TFC, 9/27 vs. PHI, 10/5 @ CLB, 10/9 at HOU, 10/18 vs. D.C., 10/23 vs. OLI**, 10/26 @ PHI
Rundown: Like New York, Sporting KC did the business with a 2-1 win over Colorado Saturday. Already with six points in their two Champions League matches, Sporting likely needs just two points from their remaining matches to win the group and have a lighter league schedule than fell CCLers Montreal and Houston. Two matches with Columbus and one each vs. Toronto and D.C. should see Sporting easily clinch and could help push them towards the top spot by the end of October.
This weekend, Sporting face a Columbus side that lost at home to 10-man Seattle on Saturday, fired their coach Monday and will face Houston at home Wednesday. If the Crew lose to the Dynamo, they'll be all but eliminated from playoff contention, making KC's home encounter even easier.
4) Philadelphia Union
Current Points: 39 (10-8-9)
Games Remaining: 7 (3 home / 4 away)
Last 5 Games: DLDWL (4pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-3-5 / 4-5-4
Maximum Possible Points: 60
Average Opponents Pts: 33.3
Remaining Schedule: 9/8 @ SJ, 9/14 vs. HOU, 9/27 @ SKC, 10/5 vs. TFC, 10/12 @ D.C., 10/19 @ MTL, 10/26 vs. SKC
Rundown: Three points at home Saturday would have seen Philly move to within one of first in the East but a draw against Montreal keeps them all on their lonesome in fourth place. With seven games remaining, the Union have a mixed type of schedule, facing Toronto FC and D.C. in back-to-back weeks in October but also with a games against Houston and Montreal and two matches against Sporting.
A west coast trip to San Jose, where the Earthquakes have dropped just one game this season (8-1-4) looms large this week, with a loss likely pushing the Union back down to the East bubble.
5) New England Revolution
Current Points: 37 (10-9-7)
Games Remaining: 8 (4 home / 4 away)
Last 5 Games: DWWLL (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-4-3 / 4-5-4
Maximum Possible Points: 61
Average Opponents Pts: 33.75
Remaining Schedule: 9/8 vs. MTL, 9/14 @ CHI, 9/21 vs. D.C., 9/28 vs. HOU, 10/5 @ NY, 10/12 @ MTL, 10/19 vs. CLB, 10/27 @ CLB
Rundown: Perhaps no team controls their own destiny like the Revolution. With eight games left, the Revs has an even split of four home and four away but perhaps more interesting is that five of their next six matches are against Eastern Conference foes that sit in the Top 7 positions. Should they be able to navigate well through those matches, their home and home with Columbus to end the season could be all about positioning.
New England needs to take advantage of Montreal's poor road form Saturday to climb up the table.
6) Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 37 (10-8-7)
Games Remaining: 9 (5 home / 4 away)
Last 5 Games: DLWLW (7pts)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-2-3 / 3-6-4
Maximum Possible Points: 64
Average Opponents Pts: 34.3
Remaining Schedule: 9/4 @ CLB, 9/8 vs. NY, 9/14 @ PHI, 9/21, 9/25 vs. WC**, vs. CHV, 9/28 @ NE, 10/4 vs. MTL, 10/9 vs. SKC, 10/20 vs. NY, 10/24 @ AU**, 10/27 @ D.C.
Rundown: Much like New England, Houston faces a number of teams they're battling for playoff positioning with over the next month and like Montreal and Sporting KC, also need to balance Champions League play. The Dynamo will be favorites to take three points on the road at Columbus Wednesday but will close out a seven game/22-day stretch at home Saturday to New York. Houston holds fate in their own hands but balancing Champions League with games against conference foes will be the key to their postseason push.
Simple enough: Win at home, draw on the road, they should be in.
7) Chicago Fire
Current Points: 35 (10-10-5)
Games Remaining: 9 (3 home / 6 away)
Last 5 Games: DWLWW (10pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 8-4-2 / 2-6-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 62
Average Opponents Pts: 31.7
Remaining Schedule: 9/7 @ SEA, 9/11 @ TFC, 9/14 vs. NE, 9/21 @ CLB, 9/28 vs. MTL, 10/4 @ D.C., 10/12 @ FCD, 10/19 vs. TFC, 10/27 @ NY
Rundown: Sunday's late 1-1 draw at home to Houston was no doubt a gut punch but the Fire are far from out of the playoff race.
The Good News: The team continues to have one of the easiest remaining schedules in the East with two games against Toronto and one each against Columbus and D.C.
The Bad News: Only three of nine remaining matches are at home and the Fire's road record is towards the bottom in the conference.
And even though the Fire have never beaten Seattle and failed to win on turf since 2010, they have a real chance to take three points away to the Sounders with the home side missing Clint Dempsey, Eddie Johnson, Brad Evans, Leo Gonzalez on Saturday night.
Four to six points in the team's next two away matches (remember Toronto FC on September 11) will set them up well for a return home vs. New England on September 14. Twice this season the Fire have had the chance to leap into fifth place and failed, mid-September should be a target date for them to AT LEAST be there.
8) Columbus Crew
Current Points: 29 (8-13-5)
Games Remaining: 8 (4 home / 4 away)
Last 5 Games: LLWWL (6pts)
2013 Home / Away Record: 5-5-3 / 3-8-2
Maximum Possible Points: 53
Average Opponents Pts: 38.6
Remaining Schedule: 9/4 vs. HOU, 9/7 @ SKC, 9/14 @ MTL, 9/21 vs. CHI, 9/29 @ FCD, 10/5 vs. SKC, 10/19 @ NE, 10/27 vs. NE
Rundown: If Sunday's draw to Houston was a gut punch for the Fire, I'm not sure what to call the Crew's 1-0 home defeat to 10-man Seattle on Saturday.
Still, Columbus have a small shot at the playoffs and their coaching change Monday makes things a bit more interesting. Keep in mind that seven of their eight remaining matches come against teams in the Eastern Conference playoff picture but should they lose midweek to Houston, the weekend trip to Sporting KC could kill whatever hope they have left.
With the Eastern Conference playoff race so tight between seven teams, some called me crazy for starting Playoff Math so early this year. I shunned the criticism because I feel strongly that Eastern Conference nerds need their fix the remaining two months of the season.
In an attempt to keep this piece at readable length, I chose not to use a points per game basis as fellow stat nerd Tweed Thornton at Hot Time in Old Town uses. His analysis is equally interesting and I suggest you check it out.
So, with that, I breakdown the playoff outlook for the eight teams that still have a reasonable shot at an Eastern Conference playoff spot…
Montreal Impact
Current Points: 41 (12-7-5)
Games Remaining: 10 (4 home/ 6 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 9-1-3 / 3-6-2
Maximum Possible Pts: 71
Average Opponents Pts: 34.4
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 @ PHI, 9/8 @ NE, 9/14 vs. CLB, 9/21 vs. VAN, 9/28 @ CHI, 10/4 @ HOU, 10/12 vs. NE, 10/16 @ LA, 10/19 vs. PHI, 10/26 @ TFC
Rundown: Though they had a small dip in form, Montreal is back at the top of the Eastern Conference after Saturday's 5-0 shellacking of Houston. Much of Montreal's success can be chalked up to their dominant home record (they've lost just one game at Stade Saputo this season) but the team also has the toughest remaining schedule and has away matches against playoff contenders, Philadelphia, New England, the Fire and Houston before season's end. Add to that the fact that Montreal is also competing in CONCACAF Champions League play on September 17 at San Jose and September 24 at Heredia and the top spot is far from secure.
New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 39 (11-9-6)
Games Remaining: 8 (5 home / 3 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-2-3 / 4-7-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 31.3
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 vs. D.C., 9/8 @ HOU, 9/14 vs. TFC, 9/22 vs. FCD, 9/29 @ SEA, 10/5 vs. NE, 10/20 @ HOU, 10/27 vs. CHI
Rundown: Despite a 3-2 defeat to Chivas USA at the weekend, Red Bull still sits in pretty good shape, two points back of the lead. New York holds a strong home record and of their eight remaining matches, five will be played at Red Bull Arena. Also unlike fellow playoff contenders Montreal, Sporting KC and Houston, New York only needs to focus on MLS Regular Season play the rest of the way.
Sporting KC
Current Points: 39 (11-9-6)
Games Remaining: 8 (4 home / 4 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-4-3 / 5-5-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 30.5
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 vs. COL, 9/7 vs. CLB, 9/21 @ TFC, 9/27 vs. PHI, 10/5 @ CLB, 10/9 at HOU, 10/18 vs. D.C., 10/26 @ PHI
Rundown: Sporting KC holds an identical record to New York and has to juggle two more Champions League games but has one of the easiest remaining schedules among the eight playoff contenders. Though their home record isn't as stellar as you'd think, with the strong atmosphere Sporting Park provides, its unlikely KC is the team currently inside the bubble that falls down the stretch.
Philadelphia Union
Current Points: 38 (10-8-8)
Games Remaining: 8 (4 home / 4 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-3-4 / 4-5-4
Maximum Possible Points: 62
Average Opponents Pts: 33.1
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 vs. MTL, 9/8 @ SJ, 9/14 vs. HOU, 9/27 @ SKC, 10/5 vs. TFC, 10/12 @ D.C., 10/19 @ MTL, 10/26 vs. SKC
Rundown: With eight games left, the Union sit just three points out of first place thanks to the 4-5-4 record on the road (second best in the East) while holding serve at home (6-3-4). Things just got pretty interesting for Philly after New England's 5-1 weekend thrashing of the Union pulled the playoff race much tighter. From a Fire perspective, their grounded out, back-to-back wins over the Men in Red in May could easily be pointed to as the difference between being in and outside the playoff bubble. If the Fire take three points in either of the 1-0 losses, the two teams are swapped in the Eastern Conference table…
New England Revolution
Current Points: 36 (10-9-6)
Games Remaining: 9 (4 home / 5 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-4-3 / 4-5-3
Maximum Possible Points: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 31.5
Remaining Schedule: 8/30 @ TFC, 9/8 vs. MTL, 9/14 @ CHI, 9/21 vs. D.C., 9/28 vs. HOU, 10/5 @ NY, 10/12 @ MTL, 10/19 vs. CLB, 10/27 @ CLB
Rundown: New England has been the surprise entrant into the race this season. The Revs have certainly found ways to punch way above their weight. Even after a six-game winless run in July and August, New England still find themselves inside the bubble with seven of their nine remaining games all against relevant Eastern Conference playoff contenders.
Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 36 (10-8-6)
Games Remaining: 10 (5 home / 5 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-2-3 / 3-6-3
Maximum Possible Points: 66
Average Opponents Pts: 33
Remaining Schedule: 9/1 @ CHI, 9/4 @ CLB, 9/8 vs. NY, 9/14 @ PHI, 9/21 vs. CHV, 9/28 @ NE, 10/4 vs. MTL, 10/9 vs. SKC, 10/20 vs. NY, 10/27 @ D.C.
Rundown: Though not quite as great as 2012, Houston has kept up pretty good form at BBVA Compass Stadium so far in 2013. The Dynamo sit sixth only by the Goals For tiebreaker and currently hold at least a game in hand on everyone in front of them except for Montreal. At the same time, a loss to the Fire on Sunday at Toyota Park would see the Men in Red leapfrog the Dynamo into sixth place with nine matches remaining.
Chicago Fire
Current Points: 34 (10-10-4)
Games Remaining: 10 (4 home / 6 away)
2013 Home / Away Record: 8-4-1 / 2-6-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 64
Average Opponents Pts: 31.1
Remaining Schedule: 9/1 vs. HOU, 9/7 @ SEA, 9/11 @ TFC, 9/14 vs. NE, 9/21 @ CLB, 9/28 vs. MTL, 10/4 @ D.C., 10/12 @ FCD, 10/19 vs. TFC, 10/27 @ NY
Rundown: After failing to win a game in the month of March, the Fire's 8-3-3 record since the arrivals of Bakary Soumare and Mike Magee in late May is nothing short of fantastic. Having said that, the team still finds itself two points outside of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Much of the team's success is due to holding the second best home record in the Eastern Conference (8-4-1) though the side's away record is also the second worst (2-6-3). Perhaps worse though is that after Sunday's game vs. Houston, the team will play just three more home matches in 2013 vs. six away games.
The key to any team making the playoffs is doing the business at home and the Fire should still aim for the maximum 12 points available there. However, in order to make the postseason again in 2013, the team needs to find ways to pick up more points on the road. Luckily they have one of the easiest remaining schedules in the Eastern Conference and visit both Toronto FC and D.C. in two of their remaining six away games.
Columbus Crew
Current Points: 29 (8-12-5)
Games Remaining: 9 (5 home / 4 away)
2013 Home / Away Record: 5-4-3 / 3-8-2
Maximum Possible Points: 56
Average Opponents Pts: 33.5
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 vs. SEA, 9/4 vs. HOU, 9/7 @ SKC, 9/14 @ MTL, 9/21 vs. CHI, 9/29 @ FCD, 10/5 vs. SKC, 10/19 @ NE, 10/27 vs. NE
Rundown: The Crew are here because though it doesn't seem likely, they're still in the playoff race. In my opinion, the key for Columbus is how they do in their next two matches, both of which are at home. A win over Western Conference foes Seattle won't be considered a "six pointer" but it will keep the Crew alive for another important midweek home date vs. Houston.
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The Fire head back to Toyota Park Wednesday night for the biggest game of the season to date, a U.S. Open Cup semifinal against D.C. United. Both teams enter the game on the back of wins and knowing they are only 180 minutes away from a CONCACAF Champions League place.
With that in mind, league form goes out the window. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Slowing down D.C.'s new attack – avoiding the Silva/DeRo red herring
United Coach Ben Olsen has used the 4-4-1-1 formation for most of this season but due to a number of factors, namely not scoring many goals and a numerous injuries, he is constantly changing his front two.
In last week's match against Montreal, D.C. started Dwayne DeRosario and Luis Silva to great effect with both players' movement caused Montreal problems, especially in the first 30 minutes.
Both took turns holding the line while the other dropped deep, making it difficult for the Impact to track. With Silva scoring three goals in his last three matches, it is easy to claim that both he and DeRo are the major threats to the Fire tonight, but that argument is too simplistic.
In reality, both strikers have benefited greatly from some fantastic play from both the wide men and outside defenders in recent matches. Montreal's lack of high pressure allowed D.C.'s outside defenders to act as auxiliary wingers at times, putting dangerous crosses into the Impact's box.
With the defenders pushing up high, the wide midfielders were able to tuck inside and support the strikers in the box or pick up great positions just outside it.
For the Fire to be successful tonight, the team must not allow D.C.'s outside defenders to get forward as often as Montreal did. To do this requires a combination of high pressure from forwards such as Mike Magee and Chris Rolfe as well as positive attacking play from the outside mids, which will force D.C.'s defenders to stay back.
Minimizing set pieces – not allowing DC any unearned opportunities
In a cup semifinal, one mistake, or one brilliant piece of skill, can define the outcome. Countless knockout matches have been decided this way and it always leaves the losing team asking why they allowed an avoidable goal to be scored against them.
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Playing as the away team and knowing the Fire's strengths on the counter attack, D.C. will not be flooding players forward needlessly in tonight's match. When set pieces present themselves however, the Black and Red will be looking to profit.
In the Fire's last match against Philly, the team played very well defensively but again failed to keep a clean sheet. The Union goal came from a needlessly given up free kick resulting in the ball being bundled over the line.
Fire players must not rush into tackles and need to try and avoid giving up corners whenever possible. D.C. may be lacking in goals this season but giving up a set piece when DeRo is on the field could decide the match in D.C.'s favor.
Quick transitions to the attack – by any means possible
In recent tactical previews, I have lauded Patrick Nyarko for consistently pressuring defenders in the Fire's offensive third of the pitch and forcing turnovers.
In last weekend's match against Philly, Paddy did it again, winning the ball and bursting forward before dishing to Mike Magee who smashed in the winner.
Last weekend's match also demonstrated how quick transitions can come from all areas of the pitch.
Goalkeeper Sean Johnson constantly looked to distribute the ball quickly and launch an attack through his kicking. Whenever Johnson collected the ball from a cross or shot, he looked for outlet runs and was able to pick out those of Rolfe, Magee and co. with his long kicks.
Supersub Quincy Amarikwa also demonstrated how pressuring defenders on long balls can result in turnovers. Late in the game, he challenged Amobi Okugo in the air before stalking the center back and forcing a turnover just outside the Philly box.
But for some better finishing, the Fire would've scored a third goal and effectively ended the match. A quick turnover from a player like Nyarko or an accurate kick out from Johnson could open up the DC defense tonight.
Prediction: I have seen the Fire win and lose U.S. Open Cup semifinals and know that games like this are almost always very tight and tense. 1-0 Fire with the goal coming from Patrick Nyarko.
On Tuesday, July 9, a Chicago Fire fan forwarded a Yahoo! article to owner Andrew Hauptman that included a detailed account of a young fan who wanted to meet soccer superstar Lionel Messi on his birthday only to be left disappointed.
Upon further digging, it turned out, he wasn't the only one. A group of approximately 75 fans had paid a premium for a meet and greet at the July 6 Messi & Friends event at Soldier Field that ultimately didn't come to be. Learning more about this group, the Fire owner's immediate response was to find a way to contact these fans and invite them for a true, VIP experience at an upcoming Chicago Fire game.
Through a little help from Dirty Tackle's Brooks Peck, an introduction was made, and then an invite was extended for those fans to be a guest of Andrew's for last Saturday's match against D.C. United. And while not everyone could attend, with some traveling from California, DC, Toronto and even as far as England for the original game, the Fire welcomed 16 fans to Toyota Park that night.
After a quick tour of the Park, a trip on field and even to the locker room, the guests enjoyed the game from the Second Star Club. The 4-1 win over United was the icing on the cake. Many of the fans were truly grateful for the invitation; calling it a "bright spot in all of this drama."
One of the families shared this note with the Club after the game:
"…My family and I would like to thank you for yesterday's awesome tickets. We had such a wonderful time and we won't forget it, ever. Please thank Mr. Andrew Hauptman for everything that he did for us. This was a beautiful experience. Looks like we'll be season ticket holders starting next year. Thank you!"
Don't forget, the Fire is still offering anyone with proof of purchase to the July 6 Messi & Friends event at Soldier Field a 50 percent discount on a ticket to the Aug. 7 Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal match. All discounted ticket offers must be redeemed at the Toyota Park Box Office only. Inquiries regarding the discount can be directed to 1-888-MLS-FIRE.
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This time Oregon wins, and jumps Notre Dame for what I think is for good. I'm not going through the full top 10. We're at the point where there are 4 contenders, so below is each of the top 4 teams chances to reach the title game, plus the likelihood for each conference champion and BCS Bowl Birth.
(9-0) Remaining Schedule: Texas A&M, Western Carolina, Auburn, SEC Title Game @ Atlanta
This is easy. Alabama took care of LSU, so the remaining questions are A&M and Georgia in the SEC title game, which should both be wins. At this point, I think we would all be more than surprised if Bama wasn't in Miami, now it's a question of who plays them. AJ McCarron proved on several occasions in this game that he is more than capable of another title run. I was a little suprised to see LSU's offense have as much success as they did, even though it was just 17 points. I've heard a few of the experts say the final drive of the game was one of the best in Bama history.... I wouldn't say that, It was impressive, but on the final play LSU's D forgot how to tackle and was woefully out of position. Bama found a way to win an incredibly difficult game.
2 - KANSAS STATE - BCS Avg: .9318
(9-0) Sked: @TCU, @ Baylor, Texas
This is where it gets interesting. How healthy is Collin Klein? If he is good to go, so are the Cats, if not, good luck. The only ranked team left on the schedule is Texas who seems to have found the defense everyone expected in September. While KST doesn't play a conference title game, the Texas game should provide just as much drama, even though the Horns won't win the conference. If Texas keeps winning, it certainly helps the Wildcats chances. Defensively, Kansas State looked outstanding, better than I had expected. Because of that, they may get some extra love in the human polls. More on this below.
3 - OREGON - BCS Avg: .9166
(9-0) Sked: @CAL, Stanford, @ Oregon State, Pac 12 Title Game
321 yards and 5 TD's from Kenjon Barner.... 300+ from Marcus Mariota....700+ total yards.. 62 points. This was against USC. Absolutely unreal. There is NO question Oregon has the best offense in the country. I thought too often they didn't get enough safety help, and the corners were exposed. I heard David Pollack say on ESPN it was an awful performance by the UO D. It wasn't good, let me start there, but calling it embarrassing, is extreme. You have THE best receiver in the country and the best duo. They have abusing defenses all year, and Barkley looked like the #1 pick putting balls where nobody else could. The Ducks still have 3 tough games...no, not Cal. There is a lot of work to be done.
4 - NOTRE DAME - BCS Avg: .9050
(9-0) Sked: @ BC, Wake Forest, @USC
How do you allow a team that lost at home to Youngstown State come within a foot of beating you in 2 OT, then survive in the third OT. Notre Dame's offense left a lot to be desired. The ONLY way they get in at this point with their schedule is to be 1 of 2 unbeatens. PERIOD.
I was convinced last week that it would be Oregon, but now I'm not so sure. It comes down to a couple of things at this point. #1 - Can Oregon maintain their big lead in the human polls. If they can keep that margin, they WILL close the gap in the computers enough to pass Kansas State. They should pass Notre Dame in some of the computers eventually, and when Georgia loses to Alabama. They are between 4 and 7 in the computer polls, and need to be higher. They should be. I think if they are 4th or better in the computers they pass the Wildcats.
#2, Kansas State certainly has a chance as well. If they maintain their lead in the computers and close the gap between themselves and Oregon in the human polls it is very likely they stay ahead of the Ducks. With Notre Dame's schedule pretty bad in the coming weeks save USC, there is virtually no chance they pass either Oregon or Kansas State.
Who Wins the BCS Conferences?
In the North, Oregon is the front runner, but either the Ducks, Stanford or Oregon State can reach the conference title game by winning out. My pick: Oregon
In the South, UCLA is currently in first place with 2 losses, USC, and ASU have 3. UCLA runs the table, they're in the title game, same with USC. UCLA beat ASU, they still play USC. ASU needs to beat USC this week, and hope that UCLA loses twice, it could happen with USC and Stanford on the schedule. My pick: USC
Conference Champion: Oregon
In the West, Bama has it locked up. Even with a loss, they still hold the tiebreaker over LSU. No need to pick, it's Alabama.
In the East, Georgia holds their destiny. Only a loss to Auburn keeps them out which would be highly unlikely. Florida's conference schedule is over, they get in if Georgia loses. My pick: Georgia
Conference Champion: Alabama
Big Ten:
Legends: Nebraska and Michigan each have 1 loss, Nebraska holds the tiebreaker, Michigan has a tougher sked with TOSU at the end of the year.Northwestern has a very outside chance, needs 2 more losses from Nebraska, and they need to beat Michigan this week and hope they lose to TOSU. My Pick: Nebraska
Leaders: WIth Ohio State and Penn State not eligible, Wisconsin is the only team with a chance.
Conference Champion: Nebraska
Big XII
No conference title game here anymore. Kansas State would have to lose twice to give up the conference championship. Oklahoma has 1 loss....to KST. Texas has 2 losses, and still plays K State.
Conference Champion: Kansas State (I went out on a limb here)
Atlantic: It's a two team race between FSU and Clemson, both have one loss, FSU beat Clemson. They both play a joke of a Maryland team, FSU still has Virginia Tech who is below average, and Clemson has NC State. They both finish 7-1 in the conference. My Pick: Florida State
Coastal: Yuck. Miami and UNC have 2 losses, UNC is not eligible for post season play. So that means a 2 loss Miami team will play a 3 loss duke team in the final conference game for a spot in the title game. What the hell happened to this conference. My pick: Miami
Conference Champion: Florida State
Louisville and Rutgers are both unbeaten in conference play, Rutgers still has to play at Cincinnati, and hosts the Cardinals in the final game of the season. ZZZZZZZZ
Conference Champion: Louisville
Keep in mind, in order to reach a BCS game, you have to either win your automatic qualifying conference, be in the top 14 to be an AQ at large, or in the top 16 for a non AQ school and ahead of a conference Champion in the BCS Standings. Remember, only 2 teams per conference are eligible. Current Rankings in parenthesis.
BCS TITLE GAME:(1) ALABAMA (BCS #1/SEC CHAMP) vs (2) OREGON (BCS #2/Pac 12 CHAMP)
ROSE BOWL: (16) NEBRASKA (BIG TEN CHAMP) vs (11) OREGON STATE (AT LARGE)
FIESTA BOWL: (2) KANSAS STATE (BIG 12 CHAMP) vs (10) LOUISVILLE (BIG EAST CHAMP)
ORANGE BOWL: (9) FLORIDA STATE (ACC CHAMP) vs (12) OKLAHOMA (AT LARGE)
SUGAR BOWL: (7) LSU (AT LARGE) vs (4) NOTRE DAME (AT LARGE)
I mentioned this last week, the only chance Oregon State has to get in is to finish in the top 14, and have Oregon play for the National Championship. Because the Rose Bowl loves tradition, they will go with a Pac-12 team if eligible. If the Ducks play in the Rose Bowl, OSU doesn't have the cache that other eligible teams do to be selected. A 1 loss Clemson gets left out behind a 2 loss Oklahoma thanks to their fanbase travelling better to Glendale.
Just for S&G's..... in case Oregon doesn't play for the Natty, it could play out like thisL
Title game: Bama vs K State
Rose: Oregon vs Nebraska
Orange: Florida State vs Louisville
Fiesta: Oklahoma vs Notre Dame
Sugar: LSU vs Clemson
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News about Khalid Shaikh Mohammed (Guantánamo 9/11 Attacks Trial), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Mar. 28, 2015
Op-Ed article by Morris D Davis, retired Air Force colonel and chief prosecutor of Guantanamo Bay military commissions, condemns military commissions' numerous failures of justice; says slow and dysfunctional courts have only convicted and sentenced six detainees since their establishment in 2001; calls for Guantanamo's remaining cases, particularly high-profile cases of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, to be turned over to federal courts. MORE
Sep. 25, 2014
Op-Ed article by Prof Jonathan Hafetz asserts Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, alleged mastermind of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, should be spared death penalty if convicted; holds for United States to execute Mohammed without investigating his claims of torture sends disastrous message about impunity for rule of law; contends absence of accountability for those who abetted torture leaves sentencing of convicted terrorists as one of few remaining means to address past abuses of law. MORE
Apr. 22, 2014
Justice Dept official denies that the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated how a manifesto by Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, self-described architect of the Sept 11 attacks, was leaked to the Huffington Post. MORE
Mar. 19, 2014
Federal Judge Lewis A Kaplan in Manhattan rules that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, self-described architect of the Sept. 11 attacks, will not be permitted to provide testimony in the terrorism trial of Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, former top adviser to Osama bin Laden; says defense request is baseless on merits and because of defense's delay in seeking the testimony. MORE
Mar. 18, 2014
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan terrorism trial ask judge to deny a request by defense lawyers for Sulaiman Abu Ghaith to allow a jury to hear testimony from Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed organizer of the Sept 11 attacks; say defense request came in too late and would harm the government's case if granted. MORE
Mar. 17, 2014
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, key planner of Sept 11 terrorist attacks, suggests in filed court statement that Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, who is on trial in Manhattan, had no role in military operations for Al Qaeda; asserts that Abu Ghaith was instead enlisted to make fiery speeches for group because he was 'an eloquent, spellbinding speaker.' MORE
Mar. 12, 2014
Saajid Badat, British operative for Al Qaeda, continues his testimony at trial of Sulaiman Abu Ghaith; says before abandoning plot to blow up an airplane, he flew from Pakistan to the Netherlands and then on to Britain while concealing a bomb in his shoe; offers a fairly intimate account of his interactions with Osama bin Laden and Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, self-proclaimed organizer of Sept 11 attacks. MORE
Feb. 20, 2014
Federal judge in Manhattan clears way for terrorism suspect Sulaiman Abu Ghaith's lawyers to question, in writing, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, self-described architect of Sept 11 attack; defendant has been charged with conspiring to kill Americans and providing material support to terrorists. MORE
Feb. 14, 2014
Lawyers for Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, son-in-law of Osama bin Laden, move closer to being able to use Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, self-described architect of Sept 11 terror attacks, as a defense witness to rebut the government's terrorism case against Ghaith. MORE
Feb. 5, 2014
Lawyers in Manhattan for Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, son-in-law of Osama bin Laden accused of supporting terrorists, have asked federal judge to grant them access to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, key planner of Sept 11 terror attacks, because his testimony could clear their client; say Mohammed had agreed through his lawyer to speak with them, but that the Defense Department has yet to grant them the necessary approvals. MORE
Feb. 15, 2013
Defense lawyers at military tribunal hearing in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, keep focus on legitimacy of process that government is using instead of civilian trial; case involves Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other detainees accused of aiding Sept 11 terrorist attacks. MORE
Feb. 12, 2013
Military tribunal case against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four others who are accused of being accomplices in Sept 11 terrorist attacks is delayed as defense lawyers press forward with concerns about confidential communications with their clients and government eavesdropping. MORE
Feb. 1, 2013
Col James L Pohl, military judge overseeing prosecution of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other detainees accused of aiding Sept 11 terrorist attacks, orders government to disconnect technology that allows offstage censors--apparently including Central Intelligence Agency--to block public feed of courtroom proceedings at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; order follows mysterious interruption of feed from military tribunal courtroom. MORE
Jan. 31, 2013
Defense Department releases transcript of exchange that was censored from public video feed of military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay; blocked comments came during pretrial hearing in case against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other detainees accused of aiding Sept 11 attacks; military judge Col James Pohl ordered excerpt made public. MORE
Jan. 30, 2013
Lawyers for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four others accused of participation in Sept 11, 2001 attacks ask military tribunal judge for permission to stay with their clients at Guantanamo Bay prison for 48-hour periods every six months in order to facilitate lengthy, repeated visits to cellblocks and to be able to speak freely with guards; military prosecutors say request is unreasonable. MORE
Jan. 19, 2013
Pentagon says Bruce MacDonald, top official overseeing military commissions system, will not drop charge of conspiracy against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other defendants in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, despite attempt by chief prosecutor to dismiss charge. MORE
Oct. 18, 2012
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, man accused of being the mastermind behind Sept 11 attacks, addresses court at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, saying United States government has killed many more people in the name of national security than he is accused of killing. MORE
Oct. 16, 2012
Five accused co-conspirators in Sept 11, 2001, attacks cooperate in first session of week-long pretrial hearing as military commission at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, resumes; Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, self-described mastermind of attacks, and the four other defendants each speak directly with judge, unlike at chaotic arraignment hearing in May when they refused to answer any questions. MORE
May. 6, 2012
Arraignment of five men accused of conspiring in the Sept 11 attacks begins amid defiance and disruptions from the defendants, all of whom defer entering a plea; men, including Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, refuse to listen to an Arabic translation of the proceedings or to answer questions posed by the judge, Army Col James L Pohl. MORE
May. 5, 2012
Brig Gen Mark S Martins, chief prosecutor in the military commissions system, is restarting effort to try Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, mastermind of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and four other detainees at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base; says trial will be fair and that he intends to show the world that the tribunal system is legitimate. MORE
Apr. 8, 2012
Editorial criticizes the Pentagon's prosecutors for referring the case against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other men for their role in the September 11, 2001, attacks to a military tribunal that will be convened at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base prison facility; asserts that military tribunals are the worst way to administer justice to the 9/11 terrorists, and the choice of Guantanamo Bay as a venue is ill-advised, given that it is a global symbol of human rights abuses. MORE
Apr. 5, 2012
Defense Department refers charges against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others accused of planning Sept 11 terrorist attacks to a commission for trial by a military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. MORE
Mar. 1, 2012
Majid Khan, American member of Al Qaeda held at Guantanamo Bay, pleads guilty to numerous terrorism-related charges in a deal requiring him to testify against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the architect of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks, and other terrorism suspects. MORE
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Highlights From the Archives
Inside a 9/11 Mastermind's Interrogation
The story of an analyst who interrogated Khalid Shaikh Mohammed without harsh tactics offers the closest look to date at the C.I.A.'s interrogation program.June 22, 2008 washingtonSeries
The Suspect
An Elusive Figure Who Came to U.S. Attention Late
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is believed to be the central planner of the Sept. 11 attacks and many terrorist operations carried out around the world since.March 2, 2003 News
Guantánamo's Charade of Justice
Unlike federal courts, military commissions have a dismal record of prosecuting terrorists.
March 28, 2015, Saturday
Panel Faults C.I.A. Over Brutality and Deceit in Terrorism Interrogations
The scathing report, which took five years to produce, is a sweeping indictment of the C.I.A. interrogation program carried out in secret prisons after the Sept. 11 attacks.
December 10, 2014, Wednesday
Don't Execute Those We Tortured
The United States must be held accountable, too, for breaking the law.
September 25, 2014, Thursday
Guantánamo Defendant Gets Own Trial
A military judge has ruled that one of five prisoners at the Guantánamo Bay naval base charged in the Sept. 11 attack should be tried separately from his co-defendants.
July 26, 2014, Saturday
Guantánamo Detainees' Lawyers Seek Further Delays
The lawyers said that until they knew more about scrutiny of defense teams by the F.B.I., they could not know whether they had a conflict of interest and needed to step aside.
June 17, 2014, Tuesday
Official Denies F.B.I. Was Investigating Manifesto Leak
A Justice Department official denied Monday that the F.B.I. had investigated how a manifesto by Khalid Shaikh Mohammed ended up at The Huffington Post.
April 22, 2014, Tuesday
Covert Inquiry by F.B.I. Rattles 9/11 Tribunals
The F.B.I.'s inquiry became the focus of the pretrial hearings at Guantánamo this week, after the contractor who was visited by the F.B.I. disclosed it to the defense team.
April 19, 2014, Saturday
Conviction of Bin Laden's Son-in-Law Doesn't Halt Debate Over Terror Trials' Venue
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wget can mirror a page.
But I want it so that I can access for example LJR dir amd have a semi working copy of the front page with the source modified to point to the pics to its current dir. Like in Internet Explorer you can go to file save as and it will save it and see a webpage offline.
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OKPOSO EMBRACES BRIDGEPORT PLAYOFF OPPIslanders 3, Coyotes 2; The Tavheduch tightens
The Islanders' season ends five weeks from today, but the hockey season may not end for the best player to emerge so far from the franchise's rebuilding program.
Kyle Okposo has been placed on the list of eligible players for the American Hockey League playoffs. If Bridgeport can secure a berth, Okposo will be asked to play a major role in the Sound Tigers' pursuit of the Calder Cup.
This would be a unique circumstance because Okposo, who will turn 21 during the first round of the AHL playoffs, has played this entire year in the National Hockey League. However, the Islanders have decided the playoff experience is crucial to Okposo's development. Showing the maturity he's displayed throughout this challenging season, the young right wing says he fully embraces the concept of an extra month or two in the minor leagues.
"I'm going to play hard wherever I go," said Okposo, who had a goal and an assist in the Islanders' 3-2 win today over Phoenix at the Coliseum. "If I go back to Bridgeport for the playoffs, I'm going to give our team everything I've got. The Sound Tigers organization and the coaching staff played a big part in getting me to the NHL, and I also have a lot of friends on the team. The chance to maybe take on more of a leadership role, plus get the experience of the playoffs, is exciting to me. If I'm fortunate to get that opportunity, I'd be foolish not to embrace it."
And if the Sound Tigers qualify for the Calder Cup Playoffs, Okposo will have company from the Islanders' roster. Blake Comeau, who was a full-time Islander for the second half of last season and the final three-quarters of this one, is on the clear-day list and is craving for a shot to re-join the Sound Tigers in mid-April.
"You always want to be in the playoffs," said Comeau. "We won't be there this season with the Islanders, but this is a chance to get some invalauble experience in the A."
Comeau knows what he's talking about. Three springs ago, he was on the Bridgeport team that lost an intense seven-game series to Wilkes Barre/Scranton. As Comeau said today, "Playing in a high-pressure environment like that is important for any young player."
A Point Blank Projection
Blake Comeau – Ben Walter – Kyle Okposo
Trevor Smith – Kurtis McLean – Mike Iggulden
Jon Sim – Jeremy Colliton – Jesse Joensuu
Junior Lessard – Tyler Haskins – Sean Bentivoglio
Tomas Marcinko, Michael Haley, Mitch Fritz, Joel Rechlicz and Co.
Andrew MacDonald – Dustin Kohn
Joe Callahan – Jack Hillen
Mark Wotton – Jamie Fraser
Chris Lee
Nathan Lawson
Peter Mannino
Notes: Yann Danis and Tim Jackman are not eligible for the AHL playoffs. Both would have needed to clear waivers and the Islanders opted not to take the chance. Lawson has been signed by the Islanders and is considered a legitimate challenger to win a job as a No. 1 in Bridgeport and eventually push for a spot in the NHL rotation.
Every team in the Tavheduch sweepstakes that played today won, leaving the idle Tampa Bay Lightning to gain ground on everyone. Vinny, St. Louis and Stamkos. Oh man, would Victor Hedman be perfect for the Lightning.
1. Islanders 22-37-7 51 pts (66 games)
2. Tampa Bay 21-32-13 55 pts (66 games)
3. Atlanta 25-35-6 56 pts (66 games)
4. Colorado 29-36-1 59 pts (66 games)
TW Notes: The moment we ran the 60-game Watch last week, a few readers posted their equations proving how the Islanders were a virtual lock to finish last overall and be guaranteed the first or second pick. Most started with something like, "If the Islanders play .500 the rest of the way…"
That algebra stuff is all well and good, but it has nothing to do with post-trade deadline hockey. What if the Islanders' strong play at home carries over to the road? What if they continue to earn 6 out of every 8 points? The Watch will keep you up nights, that's what.
As word circulated about Rick Tocchet getting a contract extension, the Lightning lost at home to Carolina last night, 9-3. Didn't that happen with the Knicks and Isiah Thomas? Watch out for the Bolts.
Welcome, Colorado Avalanche, to Tavheduch. You should have traded Ryan Smyth. So long, Chris Campoli and the Sens. Hedman won't be chewing up any of Campy's power play time.
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1. John Tavares, C, London (OHL)
Tavares had 3 goals and an assist today in a 4-3 win over Josh Bailey's old team in Windsor.
2. Victor Hedman, D, Modo (Sweden)
3. Matt Duchene, C, Brampton (OHL), right
4. Magnus Svensson-Paajarvi, LW, Timra-IK (Sweden)
5. Evander Kane, C, Vancouver (WHL)
Andy Sutton could return to the ice soon; the question is whether it's worth it. He's almost healed from his foot surgery of two months ago and is ready to start practicing. The reasons to return? Mostly to prove to himself and his team that he's back.
"This has been the toughest season of my career," said Sutton, who has played only 23 games this season. "It would be great to get back practicing and maybe play in a few games. But I also understand the other view."
The other view is that there's no point in risking further injury just for the sake of playing games when his team is not in the playoff hunt. "We'll talk it over with the doctors, trainers and coaches and decide what's best," said Sutton, who came into camp in the best shape of his life and had much different plans for this season.
After scoring just 2 goals in his first 44 NHL games this season, Jeff Tambellini has now scored 3 in his last 4.
Mike Iggulden, passed over countless times when the Islanders' injury epidemic hit, has 3 assists in 2 games since his recall from Bridgeport yesterday.
Josh Bailey's goal to make it 2-1 was his first NHL goal scored at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Today's official attendance was 13,413, bringing the weekend total to 29,000 – not bad at all considering the lack of playoff push.
Another superb performance by Yann Danis, who may get every chance to prove it all over again in September in Saskatoon.
Darren Pang, in the press box today for Coyotes TV, on Okposo: "Great skater. He's so strong on his feet. You don't realize how good he is until you see him in person."
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Patricia talks talks about her sons sending unfortunate text messages.
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Sue runs away when she's forced to try on a wedding dress.
Axl's confused about whether he should give his girlfriend a gift.
Frankie and Mike celebrate Valentine's Day with low-key presents.
Brick finally makes a move and kisses his girlfriend.
Brick's parents try to ease his fears over making the first move.
Frankie takes a spill after ordering chicken fingers.
Frankie gives Mike a hard time about his inability to show affection.
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Pam Staggs (Kirstie Alley) takes Frankie out on the town.
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Christmas letters are just for good things that happened in the last year.
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He was the leader of the Misfit Toys ? he wasn?t one of them.
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That's why I got you the mug "World's Greatest Dad." Mugs don't lie.
I do not want to hear about my parents loving each other.
We'll make the switch in the middle of the night.
No one can stay mad when strangers are singing to them.
Are you kidding me?
Does anyone have a funny air conditioning school story?
Your routine better be mastered.
Axl is skimming the top so he can get all the marshmallow charms.
So, what do you guys want?
Brick broke Mike's lawnmower and needs help.
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There's no buttons. There's just some weird wheely thing.
Getting a kiss sounds very complicated.
This is the worst news ever.
Can you please go now so I can ring the doorbell for my mom?
I don't care what Ryan Gossling says.
Is that helvetica again?
She also asks him out to get frozen yogurt.
If you're stealing my major then I'm stealing your college.
It just occurred to me that this dance might involve dancing.
You want to start from Sue level on down.
I'm now going to make up for a lot of lost time.
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We're not dashing her dreams right now.
You have three teeth going all over the place.
I'm free to live my life the way I choose.
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Read: The NHLPA Memo That Donald Fehr Sent To The Players
Eric at Sports Law Blog has obtained the memo that Donald Fehr sent to the players today.
The NHLPA's Negotiating Committee today provided the NHL Owners with a comprehensive 6 page proposal on the key issues (see below). As you will read in the proposal, the players have made substantial moves in order to address all of the owners' concerns, end the owners' lockout and get the game back on the ice. Our proposal works off the league's proposed language/structures and moves off our position that there be a guaranteed players' share. These are major moves in the owners' direction. Regarding player contractual issues, we have also addressed the owners concerns regarding back-diving contacts and NHL contacts being "buried" in the minors.
Now that we have made this proposal, there is no longer any doubt as to how far apart the parties are in dollars. As you will recall, we had previously said we thought the gap was less than $200M, while the owners had said that the gap was much larger and close to $1B. Under our proposal, it is now undisputed that the gap is only $182 M over 5 years. Now it is up to the owners to finally make a move towards the players.
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The National Post [Canada] [via PA SportsTicker] uses the conditional "could" in the body of the story, but the headline suggests it's a fait accompli:
Clippers to buy out Cassell
The Los Angeles Clippers could buy veteran point guard Sam Cassell out of the remainder of his contract as early as Tuesday, according to reports.
Cassell told the Los Angeles Times that talks have been ongoing and that he could soon leave the team, most likely to sign for a contender such as the Boston Celtics or Phoenix Suns.
The Boston Globe reported that a buyout is imminent.
"They've been discussing it, so what more can I say," Cassell said in the Times. "Both parties are getting to a number and saying, 'Okay, this is what we'll do it for.' I just want to be treated fairly."
According to the Times, the Clippers had sought to trade the 38-year-old Cassell before last Thursday's deadline, but a multi-player deal to get forward Mike Miller from the Memphis Grizzlies fell through.Cassell, who was an All-Star in the 2003-04 season, is in the final season of a two-year contract and is owed another $6.1 million, according to the Times report.
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Sandy thinks payroll will be in excess of $100m next season
During a Q&A with ticket plan holders at Citi Field this morning, Sandy Alderson said he thinks payroll will be around $100 million, "if not higher," in 2013, according to Mike Vorkunov of the Star Ledger.
However, Alderson added he has yet to speak with ownership about increasing their payroll for next season.
In addition, Alderson said he plans to retain David Wright and R.A. Dickey over the long-term.
"As you all know, we have options on both those players and it's not our intention to simply rely on those options and go into next season and deal with their free agency after 2013," Alderson said to season ticket holders on Sunday. "We're going to deal with it up front while we still have a little bit of room to maneuver. We're committed to trying to bring those two back."
According to Cot's Contracts, the Mets payroll is around $94.5 million this season. In regards to 2013, the Mets already have $80.5 million committed to Johan Santana, David Wright, Jason Bay, R.A. Dickey, Frank Francisco and Jon Niese.
Jon Rauch ($3.5 million), Ramon Ramirez ($2.65 million), Ronny Cedeno ($1.15 million), Scott Hairston ($1.1 million) and Tim Byrdak ($1 million) are eligible for to become free agents after this season.
Mike Pelfrey ($5.7 million) and Andres Torres ($2.7 million) are arbitration eligible, but Adam Rubin of ESPN New York believes both will be non-tendered this winter.
Earlier this week, Alderson told Mike Francesa of WFAN he expects to be active in the trade market this winter and said, "We need an infusion of players, productive players. … after having watched this team for a couple of years, maybe it's time to make some moves."
Matthew Cerrone, Lead Writer
He's right, the Mets need an infusion of productive players. … Alderson is also right when he says a new roster must be built in trades. There is lots and lots of talk in media and among fans about 'spending money,' but it's talked about in such a nebulous, idealistic way… as if dropping $150 million new dollars out the window will magically bring an All-Star Team to St. Lucie next Spring. It's not that easy, even if you print money and have no budget. You can only spend on what's available, and the free-agent market is average at best. Impact players will only be had by negotiating with other teams.
In either case, I think the big moves this winter will be in locking up Wright and Dickey to long-term contract extensions, which could end up costing as much as $200 million. But, even by spending that much money, it doesn't necessarily add new talent to the team … it simply keeps the team's two biggest starts.
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Michael Baron, Contributor
The main issue in the short-term is there is a whole lot of baggage contained in the $80.5 million they have committed for next season. Regardless of whether or not Bay is on the roster next season, the Mets are going to pay him $19 million next season. They owe Francisco $6.5 million, and he's a major question mark next year. They are also going to pay Santana $31 million next season, and they don't know what he's capable of producing once again. On top of that, they have to reconstruct their bullpen, find catchers and outfielders, and build more depth on their roster – there is a very small window from a financial perspective to make that happen, even if Sandy can go modestly above $100 million next year.
After 2013, their payroll commitments dwindle to nobody, but presumably they'll sign, acquire, and hopefully retain some players into that year. Nevertheless, it's going to be important the organization not just show a willingness to invest in the roster, but an ability to invest in the roster in 2013 and beyond – it's important they do that very soon as well. It's not to say they should sign everybody on the free agent market or make trades for high priced players just to appease fans, but they have to start making progress and make moves which are geared towards improving the team and winning. Some of that might be achievable internally, but it's clear the Mets must go outside the organization to address a lot of their problems both for the short and long-term.


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Francis C. Bakken will celebrate his 90th birthday Jan. 14.
His granddaughter, Geniva Brooks, and her family and friends will celebrate the occasion with him Jan. 12 after services at United Methodist Church.
Francis was born in Platte, S.D. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor after 40 years of service.
Francis moved to Price in 1998 after residing in Las Vegas, Nev., for 61 years.