1.  Only D.C. United and Columbus, reinforced last week by the return of Argentinian central defender Ricardo Iribarren, appear to have few worries about qualifying for the playoffs.

2.  That should open the way for Argentinian defender Mario Gori, acquired from Miami in exchange for Edwin Gorter this week.

3.  Joao Pinto and Argentinian defender Facundo Quiroga scored with headers in each half.

4.  Argentinian defender Javier Zanetti whipped a cross into the middle and Ganz was there with a diving header from point blank range.