MLS Power Rankings, Week 10: New England Revolution on the march

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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/chad-marshall" target="_blank">Chad Marshall</a> looked like the 2008-10 version this past weekend. The defense still needs work in Seattle, but when he&#39;s playing this well, he cancels out a lot of mistakes.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Philadelphia, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Dallas (10 pm,&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Sunday at New England (6 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Chicago left the door open an inch, so RSL kicked it in. Didn&#39;t play great until the last 20 minutes, but that was enough.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-chicago-fire-vs-real-salt-lake/recap" target="_blank">Won at Chicago, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-W-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Sunday at Houston (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Struggled at times with the Crew&#39;s movement with and without the ball, and the finishing still has to get better. But can you argue with a 2-0 win?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-04-sporting-kansas-city-vs-columbus-crew/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Columbus, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Montreal (4 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN/RDS/Univ. Dep.)</li></ul>

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<p>Weren&#39;t dominant, but when you have the best player on the pitch &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/03/03/armchair-analyst-best-mls-player-youre-not-watching-plays-new-england-revolu?module=from_footer" target="_blank">that&#39;s what Lee Nguyen was</a>, despite the presence of <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/michael-bradley" target="_blank">Michael Bradley</a> and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/jermain-defoe" target="_blank">Jermain Defoe</a>&nbsp;&ndash; you always have a shot.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-toronto-fc-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Won at Toronto, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-D-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Sunday vs. Seattle (6 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>They usually make a run in May, so this nice four-game unbeaten streak has arrived a bit early.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week</strong>: <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-04-fc-dallas-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">Won at Dallas, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-W-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Chicago (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Even more worrying than the two straight losses, and three in four, is the mysterious status of <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/mauro-diaz" target="_blank">Mauro D&iacute;az</a>. If he&#39;s out for the long haul, this team is in trouble.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-04-fc-dallas-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">Lost to New York, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at Seattle (10 pm,&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday at San Jose (10:30 pm ET,&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>So, so good on that home turf. They are unbeatable when they get teams unabalanced and can use the lanes to run at them. Got to wonder a bit about their forward depth now, however.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. San Jose, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-D-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday at Columbus (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN)</li></ul>

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<p>Very rugged bounce-back performance for the Rapids. Of course they&#39;re still not the same team without <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/dillon-powers" target="_blank">Dillon Powers</a>&#39; range of passing. Need to get him back to take advantage of all their weapons.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-colorado-rapids-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. LA, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-D-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at San Jose (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Sunday vs. Chivas USA (3 pm, UniMas)</li></ul>

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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/robbie-keane" target="_blank">Robbie Keane</a> has earned a lot of equity over the years, but it&#39;s probably time to let someone else take penalties.&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-colorado-rapids-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Colorado, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday at Portland (2:30 pm, NBCSN/TSN2)</li></ul><ul></ul>

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<p>The Power Rankings Politburo sitll loves us some CrewBall, but this team is sinking for lack of a finisher.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-04-sporting-kansas-city-vs-columbus-crew/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Kansas City, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-D-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at Houston (8 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Saturday vs. Vancouver (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN)</li></ul>

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<p>Turns out a healthy <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/brad-davis" target="_blank">Brad Davis</a> makes a difference &ndash; who&#39;d have guessed?&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-chivas-usa-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Won at Chivas USA, 4-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-L-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Columbus (8 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Sunday vs. Real Salt Lake (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>We forgave them a few bad performances earlier in the year, but they were pretty short of answers even with a full squad. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/gilberto" target="_blank">Gilberto</a>&#39;s lack of production is starting to become a worry.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-toronto-fc-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Lost to New England, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-L-L</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>May 17 vs. New York</li></ul>

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<p>Tough loss &ndash; they probably deserved a point. But if you can&#39;t shut the door on late set pieces, you&#39;re going to suffer.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-portland-timbers-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Portland, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-D-W-L</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>

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<p>And ... <em>exhale</em>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-portland-timbers-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. D.C., 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-L-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday vs. LA (2:30 pm, NBCSN/TSN2)</li></ul>

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<p>Crisis time in Philadelphia. Got to think about going to a two-forward set soon, because this team needs at least one true finisher out there.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week:<a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank"></a></strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Seattle, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-D-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday vs. D.C. (4 pm,&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>The Fire were the better team for most of that game. And that should be zero consolation after such an emphatic meltdown.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-chicago-fire-vs-real-salt-lake/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Real Salt Lake, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-D-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at New York (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>This feels like it needs to be a six-point week for the Quakes, who have zero rhythm thus far in 2014.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Vancouver, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-D-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Colorado (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Saturday vs. Dallas (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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Hope they took the bye week to work on preventing opposing forwards from finding the gap between the central defenders.&nbsp;<br><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Bye</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-D-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Kansas City (4 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN/RDS/Univ. Dep.)</li></ul>

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<p>Well, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/adolfo-bautista" target="_blank">Bofo</a> definitely wasn&#39;t the answer up top. And there&#39;s not a lot going on anywhere else on the field, either.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-03-chivas-usa-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Lost vs. Houston, 4-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Sunday at Colorado (3 pm, UniMas)</li></ul>