[MLS WEEK 28: What we learned … ] Vital wins by Eastern teams marked the 28th week of MLS play, with Houston taking over the conference lead, New York winningwithout suspended Rafael Marquez and a spectacular game by Dwayne De Rosario pushing D.C. United up the wild-card race.In the West, Seattle and RSL remained on course for a classic playoff matchup.

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