There's no change at the top of our Power Rankings this week, with the red-hot Galaxy still ruling the roost. The drama comes in the middle of the pack, where Houston leapfrogged Colorado, Seattle and Chicago with a romp over short-handed Kansas City. The Wizards, in turn, plummeted five spots.
<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>The Galaxy open up up their first tough stretch of the young season, beginning with Conor Casey and Colorado.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat PHI, 3-1 [<a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);" href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4778">WATCH</a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wed. at COL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
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<p>Another workmanlike result for the Crew, with favorable matchups against the Revs and Chivas USA upcoming.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied SEA, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4780"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. NE</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<p>Go
ahead, Thierry Henry and/or Raúl: We challenge you not to disrupt team
chemistry in Red Bull-land.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat DC, 2-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4707"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at SJ</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
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<p>Easily Luis Landin's best game in his MLS career ... and perhaps his best in
three seasons, Mexico included.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat KC, 3-0 [<a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);" href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4751">WATCH</a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wed. vs. FCD</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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<p>The Rapids played a solid game at San Jose, but just couldn't create enough chances.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at SJ, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4774"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wed. vs. LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
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<p>Played well enough to
win again. Has this team has turned a corner for good?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied CHV, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4757"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at TOR</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
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<p>At
what point do pundits start regretting their hot pick of Sounders FC as MLS Cup
favorites?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied CLB, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4780"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
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<p>The champs eased some tension with a much-needed win at Rio Tinto. They should get a second straight against Philly.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat TOR, 2-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4761"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. PHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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<p>Davy Arnaud's
red distorted the result in Houston -- Vermes' men still look like the real
deal.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at HOU, 3-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4751"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wed. at DC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
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<p>Buck
Shaw press-box humor: Where are the cries for U.S. call-up for red-hot Chris Wondolowski?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat COL, 1-0 [<a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);" href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4774">WATCH</a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
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<p>If
HDC trainee Herculez Gomez doesn't get World Cup call, how hard should Goats
push to grab him?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied CHI, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4757"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wed. at NE</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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<p>Few ideas, little
possession, two red cards and a lead lost. Steve Nicol must be really friendly
these days.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied FCD, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4739"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wed. vs. CHV</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<p>Sure, they’re winless. But on scoring chances, they're blowing teams away.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Tied NE, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4739"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wed. at HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
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<p>The Reds seem intent on only winning at home. That won't be good enough.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at RSL, 2-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4761"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. CHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
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<p>The same script seems to be playing out each week for Nowak's group: someone always makes a mistake.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at LA, 3-1 [<a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);" href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4778">WATCH</a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<p>Onalfo gets fined and suspended during United's only win of 2010? D.C. can't catch a break.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Lost to NY, 2-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=4707"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wed. vs. KC</p> |
