MATCH PREVIEW #14: The calm before the fireworks erupt

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Way back on the first game of the season the highest scoring teams for game 1 happened to be placed head to head with each other in what ended up a 7-4 victory for Capital District. The loser of that game was Montgomery County which then went on to not lose again until this past weekend. So now here we are getting ready for game 14 of the BIGTIME season and the much awaited rematch has finally come.

While these teams did not know it back in game 1, they now find themselves fighting for playoff seeding. The Gunners are #1 in APG, MOV, and in the standings. The Monarchs are #2 in APG, MOV, and in the standings. The league might be on break until July, but this match might well be worth the wait.

Beyond the match of the week we have Union S.C. going up against D.C. Forever who currently has 7 points in Majors Cup qualifying and could pull to within 3 points of the Blues with a win for a BSL playoff spot. However, if Union S.C. manages to pull the win, not only does the team strengthen its edge of D.C., but could find itself in second place in the standings.

The green teams will battle it out riding a different set of streaks. The Saints are looking for a fifth straight win while the Kickers are looking to get back in the win column. Donovan will probably be out again for Gateway United, but so far the team hasn't missed him.

Ending the 4th of July schedule is the match between the leagues two most abused teams. Motor City got the upper hand over Gaithersburg City the last time these teams met, but neither team has had much to smile about the first 2/3's of the season. Both these teams could use the three points in the standing and the three points for Majors Cup qualifying. Who will get them?