MLS playoffs: the final four

Seattle Sounders FC v. Houston DynamoAs Kevin Calabro might say, the magic-carpet ride is over. The inaugural season for the Sounders FC is over after an overtime strike by Brian Ching gave the Dynamo a 1-0 aggregate win.Can't say Seattle didn't turn heads in their first year. A U.S. Open Cup trophy and a postseason berth are legitimate accomplishments. In the end, the veterans got it done, putting away one chance, and it was enough.We'll see what changes are made in the offseason.Los Angeles Galaxy v. Chivas USAThe L.A. derby was tied 2-2 after the first leg, and a Landon Donovan-penalty kick was all the Galaxy needed to advance in the second.Mike Magee earned the spot kick after shrugging off a tackle, then a second later changed his mind and crumpled to the turf. Looked girly and won't do the sport any favors for the non-believers.The Western Conference final might as well be the final in my mind. I wouldn't mind a reseeding process, come to think of it.Chicag...