That wasn't true at the beginning of the season since the Titans played the AFCE and AFCW second place teams and the Jags played the AFCE and AFCW last place teams. (sbnation.com)
That team also has only played three MLS games and has THREE games in hand over the Western Conference current first and second place teams coming in to the weekend. (sounderatheart.com)
Both teams managed to avoid defeat last weekend, with Stoke drawing 1 - 1 with Hull City and Manchester City blowing away last season's second place team Liverpool 3 - 1 in their Monday night home fixture. (eplindex.com)