MLS Pick ‘Em 2015: Week 2 – POR v. LAG

MLS Pick ‘Em 2015: Week 2 – POR v. LAG

Last week was a blood bath. Ned Joyce gave all of us a run for our money with the only correct pick last week. Now he’s leading the pack with 3 points. Here’s how the standings look:

1. Ned Joyce – 3pts
2. Everyone Else – 0pts

This week, the Galaxy travel to Portland to take on the Timbers. The Galaxy are coming off of a comfortable home win against the Fire in Week 1. Portland are trying to find their first win after a tough draw against RSL in which Nick Rimando stood on his head the keep the Timbers off the board. Here’s how our “experts” see this one playing out.

Expert	Pick	Comments
Joseph GoldsteinAnalyst@LastWord_JG	POR (2-1)	LAG didn’t impress me in week 1. Got the result against a poor Chicago team, a much better Timbers will give them a run for their money.
Eric WalcottStaff Writer@ericwalcott	Draw (1-1)	Timbers much improved defense will frustrate LA but key injuries for Portland will turn this into a defensive battle.
Alec RiveraDepartment Head@LWOSAlec	POR (3-1)	Portland recover from unlucky opener, while a less-than-impressive LA are exposed.. #Nagbe4MVP
Jeff KrauseEditor@DFBJeff	Draw (1-1)	Playing at Providence is a tall task for even the best teams in MLS. Robbie Keane may flip off America, but it’ll be due to his own frustration, not outside forces.
Russ McKenzieDepartment Head@Russ_McKenzie	Draw (1-1)	Whereas the Fire were little more than a speed bump for LA, Portland will be more of a challenge. I see more terrible finishing from the Galaxy
John RichanStaff Writer@John_Richan	LAG (3-0)	No Goals from Portland last weekend. LAG continues to be an offensive Juggernaut in MLS. Things remain pat on Sunday.
Michael NortonEditor@MichaelNorton95	LAG (1-0)	Last week Portland got Rimando’d. This week they may face another stellar goalkeeper in Jaime Penedo. Robbie Keane will play the set-up man this week, as Gyasi Zardes opens his 2015 account.
Ned JoyceContributor@nedjoyce	LAG (2-1)	Portland defense plays strong again, Portland takes a lead but LAG storms back

Main Photo: CARSON, CA – November 11, 2012: LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates his goal during the LA Galaxy vs the Seattle Sounders at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Final score LA Galaxy 3, Seattle Sounders 0.