Power Rankings: Week 22

FC Dallas stay hot, Galaxy fall to lowest spot this season
August 31, 2010
MLSsoccer.com

What were you doing on May 20? Too long ago to remember? It seems like a lifetime ago for FC Dallas, who have reeled off a 12-game unbeaten streak since they lost way back when. They're at No. 2 this week after a scoreless draw in Columbus, while RSL hold down the top spot and LA plummet to their lowest ranking this year.

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Last
Club
Comment
1 1

Instant classic in Mexico City makes us love the champs even more.

(11-4-7, 40 pts.) Last: Lost to Cruz Azul, 5-4 (CCL) [WATCH], Tied TFC, 0-0 [WATCH]
Next: Saturday vs. NY
2 4

Unbeaten
in 12 straight, Hoops' last loss was in May. We'd say be afraid.

(9-2-10, 37 pts.) Last: Tied CLB, 0-0
[WATCH]
Next: Saturday vs. TFC
3 3

Emilio Renteria has earned himself a starting spot. Crew were bereft of attacking ideas without him.

(12-5-5, 41 pts.) Last: Tied FCD, 0-0 [WATCH]
Next: Wednesday at DCU (USOC), Saturday at DCU
4 5

Thierry Henry and Rafa Márquez have made an impact, but Dane Richards is making the difference.

(11-7-4, 37 pts.) Last: Beat SJ, 2-0 [WATCH]
Next: Saturday at RSL
5 2

Mt. Buddle has only one goal in last five games – dormant much like LA's offense.

(13-5-4, 43 pts.) Last: Lost to KC, 2-0 [WATCH] Next: Saturday at CHI
6 6

Is there a player more critical to his team's success than Fredy Montero?

(9-8-5, 32 pts.) Last: Lost to Monterrey, 2-0 (CCL) [WATCH], Beat CHI, 2-1 [WATCH]
Next: Wednesday vs. CHV (USOC), Saturday at NE
7 10

Even without Pickens and Clark, the Rapids have enough talent to make a run.

(8-6-7, 31 pts.) Last: Beat HOU, 3-0 [WATCH]
Next: Saturday vs. CHV
8 11

The confidence is back in Kansas City. And having human highight reel Jimmy Nielsen doesn't hurt.

(7-9-5, 26 pts.) Last: Beat LA, 2-0 [WATCH]
Next: Saturday at PHI
9 8

Julian de Guzman can't do it alone for the Reds, and a lack of true wingers is starting to show.

(7-8-6, 27 pts.) Last: Tied RSL, 0-0 [WATCH]
Next: Saturday at FCD
10 7

Geovanni must get his legs under him soon to help the Quakes make a push.

(8-7-5, 29 pts.) Last: Lost to NY, 2-0 [WATCH]
Next: Sunday at HOU
11 9

The last-minute loss to Seattle wasn't an isolated case. The Fire need learn how to close out a match.

(6-7-6, 24 pts.) Last: Lost to SEA, 2-1  [WATCH]
Next: Saturday vs LA
12 14

Jack Mac for president! Teen's wonder-volley vs. Revs is perhaps Union's goal of the year.

(5-11-5, 20 pts.) Last: Beat NE, 2-1 [WATCH]
Next: Saturday vs KC
13 13

The Revs are realistically struggling to score more than one goal per game.

(6-12-3, 21 pts.) Last: Lost to PHI, 2-1 [WATCH]
Next: Wednesday vs. Morelia (SLiga), Saturday vs. SEA
14 12

Consider the Colorado loss the low point for Kinnear & Co. It can only get better, can't it?

(6-11-5, 23 pts.) Last: Lost to COL, 3-0 [WATCH]
Next: Sunday vs. SJ
15 15

The Goats need more from Giancarlo Maldonado, especially as they head to Qwest.

(6-11-4, 22 pts.) Last: Beat DCU, 1-0 [WATCH]
Next: Wednesday at SEA (USOC), Saturday at COL
16 16

All of Ben Olsen's eggs are in the US Open Cup basket. Can they somehow salvage the season?

(4-15-3, 15 pts.) Last: Lost to CHV, 1-0 [WATCH]
Next: Wednesday vs. CLB (USOC), Saturday vs. CLB