The Pride come off the international break with an afternoon tilt at Houston on Sunday.
The Lions take three points from the Crew in a busy week that includes clashes with Toronto and D.C. United.
A loss to San Diego essentially had the Pride Wave-ing goodbye to the playoffs ahead of the international break.
Justin Ellis and the USMNT, Tyrese Spicer's surgery, a Crew preview, and more.
The Pride keep their playoff hopes alive by eliminating Bay FC but things get tougher with San Diego visiting Friday.
The Lions get clobbered in Philly and Justin Ellis scores on his USMNT debut.
The Pride get blasted at home by Portland and will need to regroup on the road at Bay FC.
The Lions lose twice in four days on the road and will have to visit red-hot Philadelphia next.
A draw in KC, a new deal for Barbra Banda, and a visit from the Thorns.
The Lions took care of Toronto and now face the Crew in USOC and the Revs on the road.
