Our panel was torn over the merit of Real Salt Lake's win against the Galaxy. But in the end, LA's track record this season was simply too much for the defending champs, who stay perched at No. 2 in the last rankings until June 30.
<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" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>RSL's controversial goal just wasn't enough to buck Bruce Arena's boys from the top.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at RSL, 1-0
[<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5958" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 at TFC</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/saltlake_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The champs flexed their muscle, and stoked what could be a wonderful MLS rivalry.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat LA, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5958" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 25 vs. SJ</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/columbus_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The Crew 's brief hiccup will likely be short-lived. Expect a return to form soon enough.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Lost at COL, 1-0 June 5 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5809" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 vs. DC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/colorado_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Conor Casey's suddenly heating up, just at the right time for the Rapids.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied CHI, 2-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5954" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 at HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/newyork_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>If Mac Kandji comes back sooner than expected, where does he fit on the field?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat CHV, 1-0, June 5 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5782" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 at KC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/sanjose_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>No team needed a break more than the suddenly sapped Quakes.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at FCD, 2-0, June 5 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5804" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 25 at RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/toronto_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Was the last month for real? Or will TFC flounder after two weeks off?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Tied KC, 0-0, June 5 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5724" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 vs. LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/chicago_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The clock is ticking on Wilman Conde, and he's fair game after July 1.</p><p><strong>Last: </strong>Tied COL, 2-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5954" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 27 at NE</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/dallas_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Dallas will return with a favorable stretch, hoping to gain traction out west.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Beat SJ, 2-0 June 5 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5804" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 at CHV</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/seattle_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Kasey Keller's flop and ensuing outburst were out of character for a USMNT legend.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to DCU, 3-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6023" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 27 at PHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</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" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>With the winless streak over, can the Wizards regain their form?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat PHI, 2-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6023" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 vs. NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/houston_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The Dynamo's upcoming stretch is brutal: Colorado, TFC and Columbus.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at LA, 4-1, June 5 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5789" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 vs. COL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/newengland_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>When it doubt, call Steve Ralston. The Revs are in need of a rescue.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Lost at SEA, 3-0 June 5 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5820" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 27 vs. CHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</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" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Chris Pontius found the form against Seattle, and DCU will need his help.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat SEA, 3-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6023" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 at CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<img src="../../sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/philadelphia_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Peter Nowak's crew head into the break after a lifeless loss in KC.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at KC, 2-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6006" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 27 vs SEA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/chivas_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Are the Goats planning to rebuild now that Sacha Kljestan is gone?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at NY,
1-0 June 5 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=5782" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> June 26 vs. FCD</p> |
