No, not much changed this week in the MLS Power Rankings. RSL are still on top by our count. But would an FC Dallas win over Colorado next weekend change our tune? Perhaps. Or maybe RBNY-RSL matchup at Red Bull Arena this week could be the one to send shockwaves through the rankings.
<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> |
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<p>A performance like the one in Foxborough won't cut it at RBA. Saturday is their chance to prove the No. 1 spot is theirs.</p><p><strong>(14-4-9, 51 pts.) Last: </strong>Tied TFC, 0-0 (CCL), Beat NE, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9313" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
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<p>The USMNT call-up for Brek Shea is what MLS fans were waiting for. Here's hoping he gets his first cap.</p><p><strong>(12-2-13, 49 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat CHI, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9322" 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>3</strong></span> |
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<p>See RSL above. Another sloppy game won't do against the champs, and the Bulls need Rafa back <em>muy pronto</em>.</p><p><strong>(14-8-5, 47 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat KC, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9315" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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<p>Cheers to Edson Buddle, whose 15th goal of the season was actually more impressive than David Beckham's blast.</p><p><strong>(16-6-5, 53 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat CHV, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9347" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Thursday at PHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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<p>For the first time this season, the Crew seem vulnerable. They've only scored four goals in league play since the end of August.</p><p><strong>(13-7-7, 46 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to Municipal 2-1(CCL), Tied SJ, 0-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9307" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday at SEA (USOC), Friday at CHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>T-7</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>Is Blaise Nkufo the final ingredient? The Sounders are 7-0-1 in league play when the Swiss international has appeared.</p><strong>(12-7-6, 42 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat TOR, 3-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9245" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday vs. CLB (USOC), Saturday at KC<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</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>With a win and a KC loss this weekend, the Quakes' renaissance as a playoff team will be complete. But what a mystifying week of results.</p><p><strong>(11-8-7, 40 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to CHI, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9184" target="_blank">WATCH</a>], Tied CLB, 0-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9307" target="_blank">WATCH</a>], <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at D.C.</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>T-7</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>We thought we knew the Rapids, but a home loss to D.C.? A statement is there for the making at Pizza Hut Park.</p><p><strong>(11-7-9, 41 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat PHI, 4-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9172" target="_blank">WATCH</a>], Lost to D.C. [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9325" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at FCD</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>It's do-or-die time for the up-and-down Wizards, perhaps the most befuddling team of the season. </p><strong>(9-11-6, 33 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to NY, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9315" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. SEA<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</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>Too bad one of De Ro's best offensive seasons still likely won't lead the Reds to the promised land. </p><p><strong>(8-12-7, 31 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied RSL, 0-0 (CCL), Lost to SEA, 3-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9245" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at CHV</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</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>Oh, how far the Fire have fallen. In the past, an October matchup with the Crew decided playoff seeding; this year...?</p><p><strong>(7-11-8, 29 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat SJ, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9184" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>], Lost to FCD, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9322" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Friday vs. CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</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>Can we get a Most Improved Player award in MLS? If so, mold the statue in Sebastien Le Toux's image.</p><p><strong>(7-13-7, 28 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to COL, 4-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9172" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>], Tied HOU, 1-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9071" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Thursday vs. LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<p>One of the Revs' best outings of the year went for naught against RSL. Where was that effort this summer?</p><p><strong>(7-15-5, 26 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to RSL, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9313" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday at HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</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>The biggest positive in Houston? Pat Onstad is back after a scary collision that left us worried about a league hero.</p><p><strong>(7-14-6, 27 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied PHI, 1-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9248" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday vs. NE</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
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<p>There's no one we'd rather see get a USMNT call-up other than Braunaldinho. Maybe next time, kid.</p><p><strong>(7-15-4, 25 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to LA, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9347" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>Saturday vs TOR</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<p>A couple more wins like the one in Colorado, and the offseason rebuilding project doesn't seem so daunting. </p><p><strong>(6-18-3, 21 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat COL, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9325" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. SJ</p> |
