Will the Galaxy's magical run become a thing of the past now that their biggest stars have gone camping? No matter. Bruce Arena's boys are the best once again this week, but what happened to a a former challenger out East? The Red Bulls continue to plummet, while Real Salt Lake seem to be back in form.
<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> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/losangeles_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Omar Gonzalez is quietly becoming the rock on the league's best defense. Is an All-Star nod too far off?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied TOR, 0-0
[<a style="color: #336699;" href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=114&id=5170">WATCH</a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thurs. at FCD</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/columbus_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Columbus were winless in their last 11 games at Giants Stadium dating back to 2003. They're thrilled to see it go.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat CHV, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=114&id=5149"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thurs. at NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/saltlake_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>When defending champs are clicking, they're the most exciting team in the league.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Beat HOU, 3-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5073"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at CHV</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/sanjose_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Is Bobby Burling poised to be the league's next Chad Marhall?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>Tied NE, 0-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5126"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at SEA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/colorado_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Marvell Wynne is back at right back in Colorado, and results should follow.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Beat DCU, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5148"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> May 29 vs. SEA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/houston_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Dynamo can't afford anymore injuries, especially if Adrian Serioux plays like that in Eddie Robinson's absence.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at RSL, 3-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5073"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. DCU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/newyork_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Hans Backe's boys are suddenly a vulnerable bunch, and they've been shut out two weeks straight.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to SEA, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=114&id=5145"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thurs. vs. CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/dallas_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Brek Shea, welcome to the big time. Watch the buzz build all summer long.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied PHI, 1-1 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5106"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thurs. vs. LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/toronto_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Maybe Preki was right. We should all have shut up and given him some time.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied LA, 0-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=114&id=5170"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. NE</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/seattle_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Brad Evans is proving he's a do-everything guy for Seattle. Except play 10 positions at once.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat NY, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=114&id=5145"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. SJ</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/chicago_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>It still just doesn't seem right to see the No. 3 USMNT leading scorer come off the bench.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied KC, 2-2 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5161"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> May 27 vs. FCD</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/kansas_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>You didn't think Kei Kamara was going to really going to miss that chance again, right?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied CHI, 2-2 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5161"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sun. vs. CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/chivas_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>Will the Goats suffer more than the Galaxy with their stars in Princeton?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at CLB, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=114&id=5149"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. vs. RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/newengland_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>A gimme win at BMO Field in days past is now a legitimate challenge for this Revs squad.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied SJ, 0-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5126"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at TOR</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<img src="../../sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/philadelphia_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>The Union get a much-needed week off while Peter Nowak meets and greets with Sir Alex Ferguson in New York.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied FCD,
1-1 [<a style="color: #336699;" href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5106">WATCH</a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> May 29 at HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/dc_60.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
<p>After a week out of the basement, Curt Onalfo's crew is back. </p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Lost to COL, 1-0 [<a href="http://mls.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1822&id=5148"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sat. at HOU</p> |
