We're trying to improve Conversations.
    Please take a brief survey and help us out.

    Columbus looks to maintain momentum against Red Bulls

    By Jeff Carlisle

    Tuesday, September 16, 2008

    Whoever coined the phrase "It's not how you start, but how you finish" probably had Major League Soccer's regular season in mind -- because the slate of games from March to October is wonderfully forgiving. A woeful start need not condemn a side to spectator status when playoff time rolls around. And there have been plenty of examples of teams who won the Supporters' Shield but whose sketchy form down the stretch proved to be an omen for the postseason. This week's edition of "MLS Primetime ...

    Read full story

    Activate your ESPN Profile!

    Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

    Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.

    Conversations in Real-Time

    CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

    ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
    Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
    Heisman Vote 2009
    Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
    Engineered to Win Challenge
    Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.