GAME 12: Some teams streaking as everyone chases Capital District

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With several key players out on national team duties this week, you would have thought that the games would be lacking in drama. That was far from the case as all the games were highly contested.

In the match of the week, Union S.C. jumped to an early 1-0 lead on Friday thanks to a Kei Kamara assist. By early Saturday afternoon the Blues had a 3-0 lead courtesy of Alan Gordon and when Saturday closed out Union S.C. had a comfortable 4-1 lead over Montgomery County. Sunday came and once again the Monarchs were on the comeback trail. First, Kenny Cooper scored in the afternoon game to make the score 4-2. Then Steve Ralston's goal and assist, both of which came in the second half, tied it up 4-4 in Sunday late game. For the second week in a row the Montgomery County avoided defeated in little time left to force a tie. Its the teams fourth come from behind win this season and the Monarchs now have an 11 game unbeaten streak.

After having to settle for a 6-6 tie last week, D.C. Forever used 2 Shalrie Joseph assists to defeat Garden State 4-2. This is the second time D.C. has defeated the Kickers this season.

Having to play without Landon Donovan, the Saints used Zack Thornton's clean sheet to push the team over the top with a 3-2 victory over Motor City. The win is Gateway United's third in a row and has the team a mere 3 points out from a playoff spot. The Saints are also one of the current leaders in Majors Cup qualifying. Motor City continues to struggle with an 8 game winless streak.

Finally, the team everyone is chasing had to play without Blanco and Guevara this weekend. Capital District got goals from Moreno and Holden to take a 2-1 lead, but its the 2 goals from Taylor Twellman that sealed the deal and gave the Gunners their 9th win of the season. With 27 points on the season and 6 points (plus top APG) in Major Cup qualifying, Capital District is the league's leader in everything.