Reaching the top of the Power Rankings is tough enough, but holding on once you're there? Nearly impossible, evidently. The carnage this time around? The Galaxy, who lost their grip after a loss to San Jose, while RSL reclaimed the top spot heading into a busy week of CCL and MLS scheduling.
<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>2</strong></span> |
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<p>MLS' hopes in Mexico are with the best team in the league. <em>¡Sí se puede!</em></p><p><strong>(11-4-6, 39 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat A. Unido, 2-1 (CCL) [<a href="http://www.concacafchampions.com/page/CL/Video/HighlightsDetail2/0,,12856%7E2127045,00.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday at Cruz Azul (CCL), Saturday at TFC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span> |
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<p>The Galaxy have allowed five goals in the opening 15 minutes of matches this season.</p><p><strong>(13-4-4, 43 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to SJ, 1-0
[<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8009" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. KC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<p>Sadly, the disallowed goal against Santos was probably the correct one.</p><p>(<strong>12-5-4, 40 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat COL, 3-1 [<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=8043" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>], Lost to Santos, 1-0 (CCL) [<a href="http://www.concacafchampions.com/page/CL/Video/HighlightsDetail2/0,,12856%7E2133846,00.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. FCD</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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<p>Thank Kevin Hartman for the league's best unbeaten streak reaching 11.</p><p><strong>(9-2-9, 36 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat CHV, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8057" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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<p>What scoring woes? The TFC win was the Red Bulls' first four-goal outburst of 2010.</p><p><strong>(10-7-4, 34 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat TFC, 4-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7989" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs SJ</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
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<p>Will the CCL sap the Sounders during an already impressive stretch run? </p><strong>(8-8-5, 29 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to Marathón, 2-1 (CCL) [<a href="http://www.concacafchampions.com/page/CL/Video/HighlightsDetail2/0,,12856%7E2128353,00.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday vs. Monterrey (CCL), Saturday vs. CHI<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
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<p>Geovanni should have a leg up on fitness, thanks to his training with Cruzeiro.</p><p><strong>(8-6-5, 29 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat LA, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8009" target="_blank">WATCH</a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
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<p>So much for that invincibility at BMO. The Reds looked hopeless against RBNY.</p><p><strong>(7-8-5, 26 pts.) Last: </strong>Lost to NY, 4-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7989" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
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<p>We love Calen Carr, but where's the defense? C.J. Brown looked vulnerable.</p><strong>(6-6-6, 24 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat NE, 2-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7927" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>] Lost to HOU, 4-3 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8059" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at SEA<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
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<p>The Rapids haven't won two straight since June 5.</p><p><strong>(7-6-7, 28 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to CLB, 3-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8043" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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<p>Birahim Diop or Teal Bunbury? KC actually have an offensive dilemma to face.</p><p><strong>(6-9-5, 23 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat NE, 4-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8058" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
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<p>Back from the dead? A win in Colorado would put Houston in shouting distance.</p><p><strong>(6-10-5, 23 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat CHI, 4-3 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8059" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at COL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
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<p>Two losses for Steve Nicol's bunch, who landed with a thud after a month of flying high.</p><p><strong>(6-11-3, 21 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to CHI, 2-1 [<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=7927" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>], Lost to KC, 4-1 [<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=8058" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. PHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<p>More silly mistakes at RFK, and the Union are humbled by DC.</p><p><strong>(4-11-5, 17 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to DC, 2-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8086" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at 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>Zach Thornton can't do it all for the Goats, who have won only twice on the road in 2010.</p><p><strong>(5-11-4, 19 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to FCD, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8057" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>Sunday vs. DCU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<p>United can finally get out of the basement with a win over Chivas USA. We promise.</p><p><strong>(4-14-3, 15 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat PHI, 2-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8086" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday vs. CHV</p> |
