FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Fabian Castillo #7 of FC Dallas, left, celebrates his first half goal against the Columbus Crew with teammate Blas Perez #9 of FC Dallas on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Fabian Castillo #7 of FC Dallas slips the ball past diving goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum #30 of the Columbus Crew for the first goal of the game on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Hernan Pertuz #13 of FC Dallas attemtps to go over Eddie Gaven #12 of the Columbus Crew to gain control of the ball in the first half on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Jackson #6 of FC Dallas is sandwiched by the defense of Sebastian Miranda #21 and Danny O'Rourke #5, both of the Columbus Crew, while battling for a loose ball in the first half on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Brek Shea #20 of FC Dallas and Eddie Gaven #12 of the Columbus Crew battle for control of the ball in the first half on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: The Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup, given to the winner of the game between the Columbus Crew and FC Dallas, is displayed before the game on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Jackson #6 of FC Dallas kicks the ball past the defense of Nemanja Vukovic #32 of the Columbus Crew in the first half on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Brek Shea #20 of FC Dallas takes control of the ball in the first half against the Columbus Crew on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Matt Hedges #24 of FC Dallas attempts to defend against a shot from Justin Meram #9 of the Columbus Crew on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Meram had a goal in Columbus' 2-1 win over FC Dallas. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Justin Meram #9 of the Columbus Crew launches into a kick that scores the first goal for Columbus against FC Dallas in the second half on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated FC Dallas 2-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Jackson #6 of FC Dallas and Nemanja Vukovic #32 of the Columbus Crew battle for control of the ball in the second half on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated FC Dallas 2-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Goalkeeper Chris Seitz #18 of FC Dallas looks back as a shot from Sebastian Miranda #21 of the Columbus Crew gets past for the Crew's second goal of the second half on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated FC Dallas 2-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Justin Meram #9 of the Columbus Crew celebrates his goal in the second half against FC Dallas on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated FC Dallas 2-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Sebastian Miranda #21 of the Columbus Crew celebrates his second half goal against FC Dallas with teammates on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Miranda's goal proved to be the game winner as Columbus defeated FC Dallas 2-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Referee Baldomero Toledo issues a red card to Zach Loyd #17 of FC Dallas during the second half of a game against the Columbus Crew on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. After Loyd left the game the Crew scored two goals in a 2-1 win over FC Dallas. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Justin Meram #9 of the Columbus Crew controls the ball in the second half as Ruben Luna #34 of FC Dallas defends on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated FC Dallas 2-1. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Hernan Pertuz #13 of FC Dallas grabs his throat in pain after getting inadvertently kicked by Justin Meram #9 of the Columbus Crew while battling for control of the ball on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Pertuz left the game after the injury. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

FC Dallas v Columbus Crew

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 12: Hernan Pertuz #13 of FC Dallas gets inadvertently kicked in the throat by Justin Meram #9 of the Columbus Crew while battling for the ball in the second half on May 12, 2012 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Pertuz left the game after the injury. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)