MLS 2009: Week 9 Recap

Los Angeles vs Columbus
CARSON, CA — After a defensive mistake by veteran Tony Sanneh appeared to be leading the Los Angeles Galaxy to their first loss in more than a month, veteran Eddie Lewis responded with a late goal for a 1-1 tie against the Columbus Crew on Sunday afternoon.
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New England vs Colorado
FOXBOROUGH, MA — The New England Revolution extended their winless streak to five matches as a determined Colorado Rapids earned a 1-1 draw at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night.

Conor Casey opened scoring in the third minute after Jordan Harvey flighted in a cross from the left side. Steve Ralston equalized from the penalty spot in the 18th minute after Ugo Ihemelu scissored the Revolution striker to the ground.
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New York vs Houston
E. RUTHERFORD, NJ — Facing a disappointing defeat after playing the final 55 minutes down a man, veteran John Wolyniec struck for the dramatic equalizer for the New York Red Bulls two minutes from full time to forge a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo Saturday night at Giants Stadium.
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Dallas vs Seattle
FRISCO, TX — Seattle Sounders FC left Pizza Hut Park knowing Saturday’s 1-1 draw with FC Dallas was one that got away. After Jhon Kennedy Hurtado’s first-half goal put the expansion side ahead, Seattle didn’t convert on several chances at close range and left the door open for FC Dallas. Just before the half, FCD’s Andre Rocha converted to draw things level.
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Salt Lake vs Kansas City
SANDY, Utah — Josh Wolff scored a pair of goals as the Kansas City Wizards handed Real Salt Lake their first-ever regular season defeat at Rio Tinto Stadium in a 2-0 victory Saturday night.
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Chivas USA vs DC United
CARSON, CA — Chivas USA held a two-goal lead with a quarter-hour left in Saturday’s match against DC United before seeing it evaporate and settling for a 2-2 draw with the Eastern Conference leaders.
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