MLS Power Rankings, Week 12: LA Galaxy tumble after latest loss

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<p>This train just keeps rolling along.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-real-salt-lake-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Colorado, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Dallas (9:30 pm,&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Strong, strong consideration for moving them up to the No. 1 spot. Their attack has been simply breathtaking.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-philadelphia-union-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Won at Philadelphia, 5-3</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-W-W</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>

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<p>Gutsy, grind-it-out win. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/05/18/seattle-sounders-forward-obafemi-martins-spectacular-goal-highlights-latest-" target="_blank">As stunning as Obafemi Martins&#39; goal was</a>, posting the shutout was probably <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/05/19/seattle-sounders-see-renewed-dedication-defense-pay-shutout-win-against-san-" target="_blank">the best sign for Seattle</a> going forward.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. San Jose, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-W-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Vancouver (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>, TSN2/RDS2)</li></ul>

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<p>Sporting looked very much like a team playing without their top four central defenders at Chicago. They&#39;ll drop more points over the next few weeks for that reason, but this team will earn them back come late June.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-14-sporting-kansas-city-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Philadelphia, 2-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-18-chicago-fire-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Chicago, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-W-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday vs. Toronto (8:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN2/Univ. Dep.)</li></ul>

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<p>Can they crack open the Seattle defense the way the Revs did two weeks ago? The talent is there for Vancouver.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week</strong>: Bye</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-D-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Seattle (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>, TSN2/RDS2)</li></ul>

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<p>Like Sporting, this is a team hamstrung by injuries and call-ups. New York only kept their spot because the teams behind them in last week&#39;s rankings all cratered.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-toronto-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Toronto, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Portland (7 pm,&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Flat performance, but showed enough discipline and fight to get a late goal. This coming week is a true litmus test.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-dc-united-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Montreal, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Houston (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Saturday at New England (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>The Dynamo always find a way, right? In this year&#39;s version of that same old story, it&#39;s second-round draft pick <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/mark-sherrod" target="_blank">Mark Sherrod</a> playing a crucial role.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-houston-dynamo-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. LA, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at D.C. United (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Sunday at San Jose (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Needed to get those points, and now need to take advantage of Sporting&#39;s depleted backline. This Friday should be the <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/jermain-defoe" target="_blank">Jermain Defoe</a> show.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-toronto-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. New York, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-L-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday at Kansas City (8:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN2/Univ. Dep.)</li></ul><ul></ul>

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<p>Something something <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/05/15/fc-dallas-insist-they-are-not-repeating-2013-fade-all-over-again" target="_blank">2013 repeat</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-fc-dallas-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Chivas USA, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at LA (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Saturday at Real Salt Lake (9:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>The Crew scored multiple goals for the first time since March. They need a center forward. &nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-portland-timbers-vs-columbus-crew/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Portland, 3-3</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-L-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Chicago (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Only one win in their last six, and haven&#39;t scored multiple goals since the first weekend of April.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-real-salt-lake-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Real Salt Lake, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-D-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Montreal (9 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>It&#39;s too late in the season for <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/robbie-keane" target="_blank">Robbie Keane</a> to look this rusty. Yes, he&#39;s got five goals &ndash; but he&#39;s whiffing on multiple chances to make game-changing plays each week.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week:&nbsp;<a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-houston-dynamo-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank"></a></strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-houston-dynamo-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Houston, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-L-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Dallas (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br> Sunday vs. Philadelphia (8 pm, Univ. Dep.)</li></ul>

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<p>Try as they did, they weren&#39;t quite able to give away either of the last two results. The Fire are a fun attacking team, but have no idea what to do with a lead and <em>tons</em> of defensive questions.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-18-chicago-fire-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Kansas City, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-L-W-W</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>

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<p>They coughed up a lead, but a road point is a good point. Now the priority has to be on <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/30/chivas-usa-working-keep-loan-leading-scorer-erick-cubo-torres-rest-2014" target="_blank">figuring out how to keep Cubo</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-fc-dallas-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Dallas, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-W-D</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>May 28 vs. Portland</li></ul>

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<p>Gutsy defensive performance overshadowed by yet another punchless attacking show.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Seattle, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-D-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Houston (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Forget the five goals conceded &ndash; sometimes it happens. We at the Power Rankings Politburo are instead heartened by an attack that scored five of their own across two games. One thing: more <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/zach-pfeffer" target="_blank">Zach Pfeffer</a>, please.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-14-sporting-kansas-city-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Won at Kansas City, 2-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-philadelphia-union-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Lost to New England, 5-3</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Sunday at LA (8 pm, Univ. Dep.)</li></ul>

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&quot;<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/05/18/will-johnson-gives-blunt-humorous-assessment-portland-timbers-performance" target="_blank">Heart of a lion, brains of a goldfish</a>.&quot; <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/will-johnson" target="_blank">Will Johnson</a> has a way with words.&nbsp;<br><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-portland-timbers-vs-columbus-crew/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Columbus, 3-3</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-W-D-D</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>

<strong>19</strong>

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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/justin-mapp" target="_blank">Mapp</a>, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/felipe" target="_blank">Felipe</a> and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/jack-mcinerney" target="_blank">Jack Mac</a> seem like a solid attacking trio to build around. Now about that defense...</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-05-17-dc-united-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Drew at D.C., 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-W-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday at Colorado (9 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>