Make no mistake about it, the major talking points heading into the latest weekend of play in Major League Soccer are focused solely on off-the-field news items. 

Between Landon Donovan's retirement announcement, the details of the botched Mix Diskerud transfer to Columbus and Pep Guardiola's handshake denial at the MLS All-Star Game Wednesday night, fans of the league have plenty to talk about right now. 

The list of watercooler topics could easily grow this weekend if some statements are made by certain teams. 

Before the first ball is kicked this weekend at the StubHub Center, here are six bold predictions for the full slate of league matches to be played over the next three days. 

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