First Leg of Western Conference Semifinals in the books

Both Western Conference Semfinals took place on Saturday and the results proved to be surprising in both matches.

Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas

FC Dallas managed to defeat defeinding MLS Cup champion 1-0 at home to take a one goal advantage in the two legged series. The only goal of th enight was socred in the 23rd minute by Clarence Goodson of FC Dallas. The goal came off a throw-in by Houston Dynao's Adrian Serioux. The ball deflected off of Dynamo defender Ryan Cochrane and Goodson was in the right location to kick it tight into the net. Houston did have several chances and pressure on FC Dallas but failed to capitalize on as Goodson's early goal gave FC Dallas the game winner.

The second leg will take place on Friday in Houston.

For more information regarding this match, click here for the official match report from Major League Soccer.

Kansas City Wizards vs Chivas USA

The Kansas City Wizards managed to upset Chivas USA, who finished first in the Western Conference regular season, with a 1-0 win at home and will therefore carry the one goal advantage into the second leg.

According the MAjor Lague Soccer match report, both teams created chances but neither team was able to greatly thereaten the other. However, the Wizards, now with the one goal advantage, have to take their lead the Home Depot Center next Saturday where Chivas USA has only lost once in 15 games this season and allowed only eight goals in those games. A draw, however, would be enough to send the Kansas Wizards to the Western Conference Championship and eliminate Chivas USA.