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Steven Lenhart and Chris Wondolowski should lead San Jose to the net this playoffs, and ultimately to the MLS finals.

It's the MLS playoffs, kids! There's nothing like a bunch of mediocre teams in a complete crapshoot to get people's attention. However, that was the regular season. These clubs are the cream of the crop, and there are some really good games to come!

San Jose vs. Los Angeles
This is the premier matchup. The L.A. Galaxy advanced through the one-game playoff to play the Earthquakes, the number one team in the league. L.A. is certainly known for their top players — David Beckham, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan — but San Jose has their own dangerous attackers in Chris Wondolowski and Steven Lenhart. The Earthquakes managed to score the most goals in the league in the regular season at 72, with L.A. in second at 54. L.A. hasn't always been known for their defence, so it seems as if San Jose should be able to win this exciting matchup.

Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders
RSL finished a strong second and completed yet another solid season. Seattle is another talented team, which is why they finished only a point apart at second and third, respectively. Seattle's Eddie Johnson is one of the best MLS strikers ever, and he has already seen the playoffs with Los Angeles. Meanwhile RSL's defence has been a part of their consistency over the years, with Nick Rimando in net. However, Seattle is still better in that category with only 33 goals against (Real has 35). No wonder the first leg was 0-0!

Sporting Kansas City vs. Houston Dynamo
Houston won the play-in game, and continued to roll on defeating Sporting 2-0 at home. SKC finished second this year, but they are still my pick to be the best team in the league, as they're so strong in the midfield with Graham Zusi having a breakout year in the middle of the pitch. However, Houston continues to overachieve, just like how they did last year when they made the final. Brad Davis is healthy, unlike the final last year, as his Dynamo should complete the upset.

New York Red Bulls vs. DC United
The New York Energy Drinks backed into the playoffs and underachieved yet again. They have arguably the best striker (Thierry Henry) and midfielder (Tim Cahill) in the league. In fact, midfielders Dax McCarty, Rafa Marquez and Joel Lindpere complete a stacked middle of the field that excels at every facet of the game. Meanwhile, D.C. had a great comeback year, as they finished terribly last season. D.C. got the home tie, but New York is still full of class and due for a successful season.

Prediction:
Western Final: San Jose vs. Real Salt Lake
Eastern Final: Houston vs. New York
San Jose beats New York in the MLS Final