MLS Weekend playoff push

A preview of the penultimate weekend:

SATURDAY, OCT 13
Chicago @ DC United (7:30pmET)
Chicago are still fighting to make the playoffs, while DC United are just two points clear of Chivas USA in the Supporters' Shield race (the true chanpion of MLS). Galaxy supporters will also be watching this contest and (gasp) cheering for their Easter rivals DC. But even with a Chicago win, LA isn't quite dead (see below).
PREDICTION: DC 2, CHI 2

Columbus @ New England (7:30pmET)
The Crew are also on the playoff cusp, five points behind Chicago for the last spot. A Chicago win against DC United eliminates them regardless of their result against New England. New England, meanwhile, are playing for the Eastern Conference title and an outside shot at the Supporters' Shield (although a DC win tonight would make both impossible).
PREDICTION: CLB 0, NE 2

Kansas City @ New York (7:30pmET)
A somewhat regular feature of the MLS season is the annual Kansas City nosedive. This year isn't much different, as the Wizards continue to go as EdJo goes and when he's not scoring they struggle. Enter New York who have qualified for the playoffs already and will likely field a weak team, hoping to heal and rest before the playoffs begin.
PREDICTION: KC 2, NY 4

Toronto @ Los Angeles (10:30pmET)
The Galaxy's motivation (or lack thereof) will be determined by the CHI-DC match earlier in the night. If their hated rivals (DC) can defeat Chicago, then Galaxy can close the gap with Chicago to just three points with a win against the already eliminated Toronto. But unike Columbus, Los Angeles controls its own destiny, if they win out in the final three matches. They are in the playoffs, regardless of what Columbus and Colorado do. How, you ask? Well, if Colorado wins its last two they will have 38 points, while Coloumbus, if successful in their two would have 37. The best news for Galaxy fans is that Chicago faces Los Angeles in their final match of the season. So if Los Angeles can string together wins over TFC and NY (Oct. 18), the contest in Chicago on October 21 will determine the final spot.
PREDICTION: TOR 0, LA 1

SUNDAY, OCT 14
Colorado @ Chivas USA (3pmEST)
Chivas are just two points behind DC United in the race for the Supporters' Shield, while Colorado is on the playoff bubble. Chicago has a chance to burst their bubble on Saturday with a win over DC United, which would eliminate Colorado from the postseason. But if Chicago loses or draws, Colorado is still alive with a win over Chivas.
PREDICTION: COL 3, CHV 3