Great Weekend for LA Soccer

Chivas 3, Real Salt Lake 2 - By taking advantage of last-place Salt Lake on Saturday, Chivas USA also took sole possession of first place in the West. Who's the best team in LA? Hmmmm.

Galaxy 2, Dynamo 1 - Los Angeles' other team responded in the playoff chase by picking up a victory on Sunday. The Galacticos continue to cause sellouts on the road, with over 30,000 attending in Houston. David Beckham remained on the bench with a knee injury, but he could return soon. That would provide a big boost for the surging Galaxy, who have won four in a row and may be able to slip into the playoffs. That is, unless he plays for England instead.

Congrats, Lando - We neglected to mention that Landon Donovan (pictured), the Galaxy's original captain this season, scored his fourth U.S. player of the year award last week.

AP photo by Pat Sullivan.