MLS Week 31: A Look Ahead
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By THOMAS FLOYD
The MLS playoff race sure is heating up.
With just a handful of matches remaining, nine teams are still competing for six available postseason berths. AÂ slate of influential weekend fixtures kicks off Friday with a critical clash in the wild-card race between the Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers.
Soccer By Ives @ Oct 14, 2011 2:30 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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