New England Revolutions vs. Kansas City Wizards

Kansas City qualified for the playoffs in 2008, but crashed out in the first round to the eventual MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew. Former Revolution forward Adam Cristman returns to Gillette Stadium for the first time since joining the Wizards in the off-season and he will be keen to make his mark. USMNT star Jimmy Conrad anchors the backline, and with Kevin Hartman in goal and Argentinean star Claudio Lopez leading the attack, the Wizards will be looking to go deep into the playoffs in 2009. The Wizards won two out of their three meetings with New England in 2008.