- For the Armchair Analyst's look at the weekend, click HERE.
- For Simon Borg's roundup of everything you need to know, click HERE.
- For the Team of the Week, click HERE.
Note: Only MLS league games will be reflected in the rankings. The Power Rankings are voted on by the editorial staff at MLSsoccer.com, and all comments are written by Matthew Doyle. All times Eastern.
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<strong>1</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 2</p> |
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<p>Move up to the No. 1 spot sort of by default – that wasn't a great performance by any stretch. But it was a well-earned point on the road, and that's what good teams do.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-philadelphia-union-vs-real-salt-lake/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Philadelphia, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Portland (9:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>2</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 1</p> |
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<p>That got ugly quick. Dallas couldn't answer Seattle's intensity in the second half, and were forced to repeatedly scramble in defense. They didn't look like the home team.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-fc-dallas-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Seattle, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Toronto (8:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>3</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 3</p> |
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<p>Holding steady for now, but don't underestimate the loss of <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/ike-opara" target="_blank">Ike Opara</a>. He gave Sporting crucial minutes last season.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Bye</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Montreal (8:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>4</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 7</p> |
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<p>Deuce is getting <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/14/clint-dempsey-wins-2nd-straight-player-week-unanimous-vote-after-brace-vs-fc" target="_blank">all the love</a>, but let's spare a thought for Sigi Schmid. Two weeks in a row he's made clever tactical adjustments to get his team a result on the road.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-fc-dallas-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won at Dallas, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Chivas USA (10:30 pm, UniMas)</li></ul> |
<strong>5</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 4</p> |
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<p>Very good first half followed by a so-so second half. Good enough for a point, though at times this weekend it felt like they should have had all three.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-13-san-jose-earthquakes-vs-columbus-crew/recap" target="_blank">Drew at San Jose, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. D.C. United (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>6</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 6</p> |
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<p>Weren't as rampant against Vancouver as they were against Chivas the week before. The diamond midfield still looks good at times, but still isn't firing on all cylinders.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-la-galaxy-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Vancouver, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Vancouver (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>/TSN2)</li></ul> |
<strong>7</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 9</p> |
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<p>It was ugly and lacking in elegance, but it was a road win over a solid defensive team. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/dillon-powers" target="_blank">Dillon Powers</a> has quietly been one of the league's best players this year.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-toronto-fc-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Won at Toronto, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. San Jose (6 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>8</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 5</p> |
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<p>A much tougher defensive team than anyone thought they'd be. Obviously lacking punch without their two big names, however.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-toronto-fc-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Colorado, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Dallas (8:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>9</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 11</p> |
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<p>Week after week after week, they look the part of a playoff team. Week after week after week, they cough up points. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/12/armchair-analyst-how-philadelphia-union-have-become-most-frustrating-team-ml?module=from_footer" target="_blank">Nobody in MLS is more frustrating</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-philadelphia-union-vs-real-salt-lake/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Real Salt Lake, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at New York (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)<br>
Saturday vs. Houston (4 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul><ul></ul> |
<strong>10</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 10</p> |
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<p>Did really good work in LA, and had plenty of looks to come away with at least a point. Still trying to figure out the right formation and personnel.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-la-galaxy-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost at LA, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. LA (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>/TSN2)</li></ul> |
<strong>11</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 16</p> |
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<p>Are these the real Revs? Always seemed in control against the Dynamo, and were rarely threatened. And it seems like the goals are going to start to come.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-new-england-revolution-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Houston, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Chicago (4 pm, NBCSN)</li></ul> |
<strong>12</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 8</p> |
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<p>Three straight losses, and not a lot in this last one to suggest the streak's going to end this coming week on the road.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-new-england-revolution-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Lost at New England, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Philadelphia (4 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>13</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 14</p> |
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<p>Went on the road and got a point, which seems to be their thing. The single-season record for draws is 16. This year's Fire already have five.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-montreal-impact-vs-chicago-fire/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Montreal, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. New England (4 pm, NBCSN)</li></ul> |
<strong>14</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 15</p> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/chivas_150.png" style="width: 75px; height: 75px;"> |
<p>Stayed compact and smart defensively, and were just opportunistic enough to get a share. The result, however, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/14/chivas-usa-not-optimistic-after-rookie-thomas-mcnamara-goes-down-draw-vs-por" target="_blank">is overshadowed by Tommy McNamara's injury</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-portland-timbers-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Portland, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Seattle (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>15</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 18</p> |
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<p>Two wins in a row even though they were on the back foot for about 85 minutes in this one. D.C. aren't playing great, but suddenly they're getting results.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-dc-united-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. New York, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Columbus (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>16</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 13</p> |
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<p>One of the things that defined the Timbers last year was how precise they were with the ball. That's been mostly absent so far in 2014, and they're paying the price.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-portland-timbers-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Chivas USA, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Real Salt Lake (9:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>17</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 12</p> |
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<p>Frustration is starting to boil over for New York fans, who didn't imagine their first title defense of any sort would be so depressing.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-dc-united-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">Lost at DC, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Philadelphia (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>18</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 17</p> |
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Dead last in the league on points, but showed a certain zest and flexibility with the addition of <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/yannick-djalo" target="_blank">Yannick Djalo</a> in the second half. <br><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-13-san-jose-earthquakes-vs-columbus-crew/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Columbus, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Colorado (6 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>19</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 19</p> |
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<p>The Power Rankings Politburo doesn't have any easy answers for our friends in Montreal. And it only gets harder with this weekend's trip to KC.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-12-montreal-impact-vs-chicago-fire/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Chicago, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Kansas City (8:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul> |
