Landon Donovan and Edson Buddle are back, and the Galaxy responded by tightening their grip on the rankings. RSL swapped with the Crew and the Red Bulls held their own, but the headlines belong to FC Dallas, who are suddenly in the mix after a third straight win.
<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="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Can LA's defense survive a game without Omar Gonzalez? We think so.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat SEA, 3-1
[<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6589"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at NE</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/saltlake_60.png" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Championship teams know how to beat the
downtrodden. Case in point at Rio Tinto.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat NE, 5-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6496" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thursday at 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/columbus_60.png" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Guillermo Barros Schelotto is doing the little things for the Crew, and the wins keep piling up.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat CHI, 2-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6528" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at HOU</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/newyork_60.png" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Dane Richards' return bodes well for RBNY, who did just enough in Colorado.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied COL, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6582" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. D.C.</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/colorado_60.png" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>A defensive lapse cost the Rapids on July 4, but they're still unbeaten in their last six.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied NY, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6582" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at TFC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</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="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>The verdict is in. "No" on Brek Shea's new 'do, but "Yes" on FCD's new 'tude.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Beat KC, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6543" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday at SEA</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="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Mista Clutch, or Mista Opportunity? TFC's new signing has us curious.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Tied HOU, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6467" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. COL</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="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>John Thorrington is inching closer to a return, which is good news in Bridgeview.</p><p><strong>Last: </strong>Lost to CLB, 2-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6528" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thursday vs. RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</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="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Bobby Convey's health concerns sour a solid return for the World Cup
veteran.</p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied DCU, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6560" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at PHI |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<img src="//www.mlssoccer.com/sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/houston_60.png" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Plugging holes where they can, and a draw
in Toronto without Brad Davis is priceless.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied TFC, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6467" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<img src="../../sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/philadelphia_60.png" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Another rookie boosting his club: Danny Mwanga.
Ride him while he's hot.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied CHV, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6561" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. SJ</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/seattle_60.png" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>The Sounders need some help in the midfield, evidenced by another loss to LA.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to LA, 3-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6589" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday vs. FCD</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</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="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Fortunate to have the best young player in all
of MLS: Andy Najar scores a beauty.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied SJ, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6560" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at NY</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/kansas_60.png" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>The scenario of losing at the hands of Kevin
Hartman materialized for Peter Vermes.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to FCD, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6543" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. CHV</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</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="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Small steps, but this new group needs a string of results for its confidence.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied PHI, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6561" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>Saturday at KC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</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" alt="" border="1" height="55" width="55"> |
<p>Is this a franchise low for one of MLS' proudest sides?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to RSL, 5-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6496" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. LA</p> |
