DC United and LA Galaxy Tie 0-0 in DC: The Playoff Plot Thickens

DC United had plenty of scoring opportunities tonight but were unable to find the back of the net against the LA Galaxy tonight at RFK stadium in Washington, DC. Luciano Emilio seemed to have put United in front as he slotted past Donovan Ricketts to cap a great run by Fred, but the assistant referee's flag had gone up for offside - a decision replays showed to be an exceedingly tight call. Landon Donovan was quiet for most of the rain-soaked match by almost connected with former US National Team member Eddie Lewis on a run down the right side.

The tie between the two teams will make the playoff picture even murkier than it was before the weekend. There are currently four teams with thirty points, placing them all at sixth place overall in the MLS League table (the top 8 teams overall usually advance). In addition, Real Salt Lake is playing the New England Revolution on Sunday. Both teams are tied with 27 points, so a win by either side will make for five teams at thirty points and tied for sixth overall.