After a week of shakeups, the only constants in MLS seem to be Real Salt Lake. Jason Kreis' team is back on top of the Power Rankings for the first time since Week 1, thanks to some troubles in LA and Columbus. Chicago, meanwhile, vault six spots, while San Jose tumble to 10th.
<strong>Rank</strong> |
<strong>Last</strong> |
<strong>Club</strong> |
<strong>Comment</strong> |
<h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span></h2> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<img src="//league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/saltlake_150.png" alt="" width="61" height="61"> |
<p>With Kyle Beckerman back, is RSL's depth enough to counter a tough schedule? </p><p><strong>Last</strong><em>:</em> Beat DCU, 3-0 [WATCH] <strong>Next</strong><em>:</em> Saturday at KC</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/losangeles_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The Galaxy are 12-0-0 in games when they score first, but 0-3-1 when they fall behind.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to CHI, 3-2
[<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7463" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday at Puerto Rico (CCL), Saturday vs. Real Madrid</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</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 Chivas USA loss could have been a flop, but Eddie Gaven's scary injury was the real deal.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to CHV, 3-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7449" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thursday at PHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</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>Schellas Hyndman's club has lost just once in nine games on the road this season.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Tied COL, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7388" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thursday vs. Inter Milan, Sunday vs. PHI</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/newyork_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>For those wondering about RBNY's captaincy options, there is only one: Juan Pablo Angel.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied HOU, 2-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7431" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday at CHI</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/seattle_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The Freddie Ljungberg trade drew mixed reactions in Seattle, but it was a gutsy – and smart – decision.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied Isidiro Metapán, 1-1 (CCL); Beat SJ, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7444" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday vs HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<img src="../../sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/chicago_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Sunday's blockbuster in Bridgeview will feature five DPs and Brian McBride.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat LA, 3-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7463" 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>8</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>Preki's bunch is still just 1-6-1 on the road this season, and that won't cut it down the stretch.</p><p><strong>Last: </strong>Tied CD Motagua, 2-2 (CCL); Lost to KC, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7427" 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>9</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" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>The Rapids have earned just five points in their last seven games, and haven't won since June 5.</p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied FCD, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7388" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. SJ<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</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>Is Ike Opara's injury worse for the Quakes than Geoff Cameron's was to the Dynamo?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to SEA, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7444" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at COL</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/kansas_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Another win for the Wizards, with some winnable games on the horizon – after RSL, of course.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat TFC, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7427" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<img src="../../sites/all/themes/mls_base/images/logos/philadelphia_60.png" alt="" width="55" border="1" height="55"> |
<p>Sebastien Le Toux has more goals than Conor Casey, Landon Donovan or former teammate Fredy Montero.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied NE, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7386" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thursday vs. CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</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>Lovel Palmer's red card against New York was perhaps the worst call of the season so far.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied NY, 2-2 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7431" 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>14</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</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 Goats are riding a four-game unbeaten streak in league play into BMO Field.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat CLB, 3-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7449" 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>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</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>Marko Perovic's heroics alone won't be enough to keep the Revs in the running.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong>
Tied PHI, 1-1 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7386" 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>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</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>Ben Olsen's interim coaching debut comes in Foxborough, as D.C. look for their first league win since June 10.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to RSL, 3-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=7437" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at NE</p> |
