Power Rankings: Week 10

The Galaxy top our list again after an undermanned win over the Crew.

Ho hum. Just another week at the top for the Galaxy, who went into Columbus without their biggest stars and survived. Toronto and New England surged after big wins, but the bottom fell out for Seattle after a loss in Colorado.

<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>No Buddle, no Donovan. No problem. The Galaxy are on a mission.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat CLB, 2-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5548" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. HOU</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span>
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<p>There's no breathing room for the Crew, who face the Quakes and Rapids in a four-day span.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to LA, 2-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5548" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wed. at SJ</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span>
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<p>RSL have outscored opponents 15-4 during their current five-game winning streak.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat KC, 4-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5580" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. DC</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span>
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<p>Finally, a win on the road. The reward: the Reds' highest spot in our poll this season.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat SJ, 3-1&nbsp; [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5585" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. KC</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span>
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<p>Lapses on defense cost the Quakes when it counted. They can't make those mistakes against the Crew.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to TFC, 3-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5585"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wed. vs. CLB </p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span>
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<p>Matt Pickens has allowed just one goal from the field of play this season.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat SEA, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5574" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. CLB</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span>
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<p>Gulp. Somehow a loss to Philly didn't bury the Dynamo in the polls.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to PHI, 3-2 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5571" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wed. at NY</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span>
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<p>Tim Ream's form has slipped, and the Red Bulls have suffered.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to NE, 3-2 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5560" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wed. vs. HOU</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span>
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<p>The plus: Shalrie Joseph is back in form. The minus: Preston Burpo's cringe-worthy injury.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat NY, 3-2 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5560" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at SEA</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span>
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<p>The Fire square off against one of their own -- Peter Nowak. </p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied FCD, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5451" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat vs. PHI</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span>
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<p>Will Vermes' team ever find its form? The Wizards looked lifeless against RSL.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at RSL, 4-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5580" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at TOR</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span>
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<p>David Ferreira's first tally was silky smooth. Should we expect more?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied CHI, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5451" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. SJ</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span>
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<p>Patience, patience. The Union are finally gaining some ground in the polls.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat HOU, 3-2 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5571" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at CHI</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span>
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<p>Are we too harsh on the Sounders? Tough to argue for them these days.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at COL, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5574" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. NE</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span>
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<p>Zach Thornton's red card adds insult to injury in D.C.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at DCU, 3-2 [<a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);" href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5540" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at NY</p>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span>
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<p>Despite the win, United can't gain traction out of the last spot.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat CHV, 3-2 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&amp;id=5540" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. RSL</p>