Major League Soccer Week 5 wrap-up

Young midfielders spark Fire, Chivas USA

April 26, 2010
CarlisleBy Jeff Carlisle
(Archive)
The most successful midfields in MLS usually have a veteran, stabilizing presence in the center of the park. In Columbus, you have the consistent play of Brian Carroll, while Kyle Beckerman typically mans the controls for Real Salt Lake.

Up until this season, that was the case for both the Chicago Fire and Chivas USA, but a combination of offseason departures, injury and sketchy form led both clubs to field decidedly young central pairings Saturday. And rather than fall victim to the duos' ...

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