Not much changed during a sleepy week back from the World Cup break. The Galaxy held their top spot - yawn - and the Crew and Real Salt Lake swapped spots in the top three. But the big news belongs to the Red Bulls, who can likely move up even further next week with a win over 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> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/losangeles_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The Galaxy have done more than keep the ship afloat, and now they get their stars back.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied TFC, 0-0
[<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6301" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday vs. SEA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</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>Guillermo Barros Schelotto's goal brought the instant replay questons home in a hurry.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat DC, 2-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6297" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. CHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</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 tongue-lashing Jason Kreis gave the champs was priceless. Will they respond?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied SJ, 0-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6251" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Friday vs. NE</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</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>The Red Bulls hardly skipped a beat over the break, but will Henry ruin the chemistry?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat KC, 3-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6316" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday at COL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</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>Gary Smith says Conor Casey has found his groove. Bad news for the Western Conference.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied HOU, 2-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6315" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday vs. NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</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" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>After Jon Busch's shutout, do the Quakes have a controversy in net?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied RSL, 0-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6251" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. DCU</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>The Reds' homestand began with a whimper, but they should be able to take three from Houston.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Tied LA, 0-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6301" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thursday vs. HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<img src="../../sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/chicago_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Marco Pappa has been a revelation. Julio Martinez? Not so much.</p><p><strong>Last: </strong>Beat NE, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6365" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</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>Hyndman's group can realistically picture a four-game winning streak.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Beat CHV, 2-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6329" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. KC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</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 are in the middle of a brutal stretch. Can they keep pace?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied COL, 2-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6315" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thursday at TFC</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/seattle_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The Blaise Nkufo countdown begins in earnest in Seattle.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at PHI, 3-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6355" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday at LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<img src="../../sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/philadelphia_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The new and improved Philadelphia Union - now with home field advantage!</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat SEA, 3-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6355" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at CHV</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</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>So much for that win streak. KC looked flatter than usual at home vs. RBNY.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Lost to NY, 3-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6316" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at FCD</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</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>Will the return of Matt Reis somehow rescue this team? Here's hoping.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to CHI, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6365" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Friday at RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</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 is a factor once again. Can United capitalize?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost at CLB, 2-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6297" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>Saturday at SJ</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>The bright side - Paulo Nagamura is back with the Goats.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to FCD, 2-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6329" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. PHI</p> |
