Two huge draws left the Power Rankings in limbo this week. RSL and New York settled nothing, and FCD's back-and-forth deadlock with Colorado left us wanting. The Galaxy, meanwhile, nudged up a spot, and the Crew tumbled to their lowest spot this season.
<strong>Rank</strong> |
<strong>Last</strong> |
<strong>Club</strong> |
<strong>Comment</strong> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/saltlake_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>RSL
vs. FC Dallas in the first round?! Can we revamp the playoff format in next two
weeks?</p><p><strong>(14-4-10, 52 pts.) Last: </strong>Tied NY, 0-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9463" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs FCD</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/losangeles_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Maybe
they've looked beatable the past six weeks -- but we could still see them doing "just enough" to
go all the way.</p><p><strong>(17-6-5, 56 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat PHI, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9417" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. COL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/dallas_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>The Hoops
have lost only two games all year and still aren't top of the table. We're
still impressed, even if Schellas Hyndman isn't.</p><p><strong>(12-2-14, 50 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied COL, 2-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9476" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/newyork_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Márquez
has been inspired, Henry still adjusting. Ironic that Mehdi Ballouchy and Dane Richards are the missing links.</p><p><strong>(14-8-6, 48 pts.) Last: </strong>Tied RSL, 0-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9463" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at PHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/seattle_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>After
a forgettable first half, Sounders now look like the team many picked in preseason
to win MLS Cup.</p><p><strong>(13-9-6, 48 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat CLB, 2-1 (USOC), Beat KC, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9500" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday vs. CD Chivas, Saturday vs. CHV</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/columbus_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>The Crew
must stop the bleeding fast if they're to get anywhere this postseason.</p><strong>(13-8-7, 46 pts.) Last: </strong>Lost to SEA, 2-1 (USOC), Lost to CHI, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9441" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at TOR<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/sanjose_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Wondo's
an MVP contender for sure, but he'll likely have to overtake leading scorer
Edson Buddle if he has any true shot at an award.</p><p><strong>(12-8-7, 43 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat D.C., 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9490" target="_blank">WATCH</a>], <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/colorado_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>The Rapids can't possibly lose their lead in the playoff race, can they? Colorado's overdue for some postseason glow.</p><p><strong>(11-8-9, 42 pts.) Last: </strong>Tied FCD, 2-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9476" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/kansas_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>If the Wizards don't reach the postseason, they can blame their many squandered scoring chances.</p><strong>(9-12-6, 33 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to SEA, 2-1 <a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9500" target="_blank">[<span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday at CHI, Saturday at NE<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/chicago_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Will Brian McBride's redirect be his last MLS goal? If so, fitting that it came against the Crew.</p><p><strong>(8-11-8, 32 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat CLB, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9441" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday vs. KC, Saturday vs. DC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/toronto_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>A flop at the HDC sums up a frustrating spell down the stretch for the Reds. </p><p><strong>(8-12-7, 31 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to CHV, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1916&id=9514" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/philadelphia_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Growing
pains have been tough, but a tight loss to the league's leading team shows Peter Nowak has himself a young team with nothing
but upside.</p><p><strong>(7-14-7, 28 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to LA, 1-0 [<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=9417" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/newengland_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>It got ugly against the Dynamo, but the Revs got a solid win to stay unbeaten all-time at Robertson Stadium.</p><p><strong>(8-15-5, 29 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat HOU, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1916&id=9531" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. KC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/chivas_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>A late burst salts away an impressive win for the Goats, who have us thinking about 2011. Seriously.</p><p><strong>(8-15-4, 28 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat TOR, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1916&id=9514" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>Friday at SEA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/houston_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Geoff Cameron's elbow on Pat Phelan summed up a
frustrating year for a proud franchise.</p><strong>(7-15-6, 27 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to NE, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1916&id=9531" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at SJ |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<img src="http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/dc_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>What a shame if the last image of Jaime Moreno in MLS is a red card. One of the league's all-time greats deserves better.</p><p><strong>(6-19-3, 21 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to SJ, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9490" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at CHI</p> |
