Semi-finals: Today we have the 2 semi-finals of the league cup competition in Japan. Nigata is playing at home against G-Osaka and Kobe is playing at home against Kashima. With the exception of Nigata, the other 3 teams will miss a number of players from today’s game due to their obligations with the national team.
Tough situation: Stevenage’s performances this season have created a tough situation for its head coach, Teddy Sherringham, who is not going to consider rotation in tonight’s League Trophy game against Dagenham at home.
The derby of the immigrants: Italiano is playing at home against Espanola in the derby game of the immigrant teams for the quarter finals of the cup competition. It is worth mentioning that Espanola has managed 5 wins in its last 5 away games against Italiano.
To consolidate its position: New York is playing at home against Montreal and aims to further consolidate its position at the top of the Eastern Conference. Montreal has suffered 8 defeats in 14 away games this season.
Aiming for the top: Vancouver is hosting Dallas in a game between 2 teams which aim for the top of the table of the Western Conference. Vancouver has picked up just 1 point in its last 3 games whereas Dallas is coming from a 4-1 home win against Houston in the Texan derby game.