It's not that I forgot to do this (okay, so maybe I forgot), it's that it just didn't seem all that important. Things have shaken out enough through six weeks of the MLS season that we're now seeing what we always see: parity. Parity makes it inherently hard to pick a favorite and a long shot; when results knock back the leader but don't provide a clear replacement, I'll end up with lukewarm choices.

This weeks long and short aren't quite lukewarm, but they're not exactly boiling either.

WEEK 6 LONG SHOT
FC Dallas

I struggled with this one, but ultimately decided to drop FC Dallas back down to the long shot spot. I was actually tempted to put the Crew here, but I can't get rid of that nagging feeling that they'll eventually get back on track. They looked good for the most part against Chicago, though losing the lead and only getting a point is just plain depressing. FCD has made just a little progress, but it's still not enough to get them off of the bottom of the pile. The Galaxy managed a tie with what appears to be a relatively decent Colorado side, so they avoid the long shot spot this week.

MFUSA ODDS: 100-1
RUNNER UP: LA Galaxy

WEEK 6 FAVORITE
Chivas USA

Despite a midweek loss to Toronto on the road, the Goats retain they're favorite status. A weekend home win over FC Dallas put them back on the right track. They also regained the services of Maykel Galindo, and still have the return of several other injured players to look forward to. Preki might be doing it with smoke and mirrors to a point, but it's hard to argue with a plus seven goal differential, best in the league. If the Toronto loss is any indication, consistency on the road could be an issue for Chivas; but until their form goes to hell and they drop from the top of the Supporters Shield standings, they remain one of the favorites to win it all.

MFUSA ODDS: 10-1
RUNNER UP: Chicago Fire

By the way, you might see the favorite's odds get just a little longer as the season goes on; that's just how unpredictable MLS truly is.