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 remarks are written by Senior Editor Matt Doyle. All times Eastern.
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<p>Best defense in the league, best goal differential in the league, best points per game in the league, and no real arguments that somebody else should be No. 1 in these rankings.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-colorado-rapids" target="_blank">Won vs. Colorado, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-31-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls" target="_blank">Won vs. New York, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-D-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday at Sporting KC (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Seattle_Sounders_FC/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Sounders gear!</a> |
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<p>Last four games were all against playoff teams. Two wins, two draws, only three goals conceded, all while juggling the backline and going the last 180 minutes without Dom Dwyer.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-29-sporting-kansas-city-vs-fc-dallas" target="_blank">Won vs. Dallas, 4-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday vs. Seattle (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Sporting_Kansas_City/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Sporting KC gear!</a> |
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<p>Still on top of the East, and by a decent margin in both points and points per game. It hasn't been pretty for D.C., but they're experts at staying afloat even without key contributors.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-portland-timbers-vs-dc-united" target="_blank">Lost at Portland, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-dc-united-vs-philadelphia-union" target="_blank">Won vs. Philadelphia, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-D-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Chicago (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday vs. Toronto (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/DC_United_Gear/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your United gear!</a> |
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<p>In their last 10 games they're 3-4-3, and every time it looks like it's about to come together... it doesn't. Dallas gave themselves a nice cushion out of the gate, but have been mediocre ever since.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-29-sporting-kansas-city-vs-fc-dallas" target="_blank">Lost at Sporting KC, 4-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-D-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Sunday at San Jose (7 pm; FOX Sports 1/FOX Deportes/FOX Sports GO)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/FC_Dallas/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your FCD gear!</a> |
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<p>Now winless in five and missing key pieces to both injury and international call-up. The Revs can still put together devastating stretches of soccer, but those moments are becoming fewer and further between.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-31-new-england-revolution-vs-la-galaxy" target="_blank">Drew vs. LA, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday at Portland (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://www.mlsstore.com/New_England_Revolution/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Revs gear!</a> |
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<p>Crossed the country without Robbie Keane to get a point on turf, and have pulled out of an early-May downward spiral. The next step is finding some bubble wrap in which to encase Jose Villarreal.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-la-galaxy-vs-real-salt-lake" target="_blank">Won vs. Real Salt Lake, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-31-new-england-revolution-vs-la-galaxy" target="_blank">Drew at New England, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday vs. Vancouver (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/LA_Galaxy/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Galaxy gear!</a> |
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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/05/30/armchair-analyst-bad-chemistry-good-width-and-vancouver-whitecaps-challenge?module=from_footer" target="_blank">Chemistry continues to be an issue</a>, but they still found a way – as is their habit against teams that reside below The Red Line.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-real-salt-lake" target="_blank">Won vs. Real Salt Lake, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Wednesday at Montreal (8 pm; TSN1,5/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday at LA (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://www.whitecapsfcshop.com" target="_blank">Get your Whitecaps gear!</a> |
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<p>The Power Rankings Politburo warned you that this team would wake up and start raining hell down upon defenders. Bradley & Giovinco are getting the headlines, but just as crucial has been the development of young defenders Ashtone Morgan and Eriq Zavaleta.</p><ul><li><b>Last Week: </b><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes" target="_blank">Won vs. San Jose, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-D-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday at D.C. United (7 pm; TSN1,3/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="https://shop.realsports.ca/page/toronto-fc,ls" target="_blank">Get your TFC gear!</a> |
<strong>9</strong> |
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<p>One win in seven basically tells the story. Yeah, they've played some pretty ball at times, but their final-third difference makers aren't consistently making a difference.</p><ul><li><b>Last Week: </b><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-31-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls" target="_blank">Lost at Seattle, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-D-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Friday at Houston (9 pm; UniMás/UDN/UnivisionDeportes.com)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/New_York_Red_Bulls/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your RBNY gear!</a> |
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<p>So much firepower, but so many errors from the backline and goalkeeper Steve Clark, who's firmly entrenched in "trying to do too much" mode right now.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-orlando-city-sc-vs-columbus-crew-sc" target="_blank">Drew at Orlando City, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Wednesday at Philadelphia (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Columbus_Crew_SC/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Crew SC gear!</a> |
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<p>Missed the hell out of Fatai Alashe as they were overrun in central midfield. San Jose have toughed out results over the past three months, but still often look like a team in need of serious retooling.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes" target="_blank">Lost at Toronto, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Sunday vs. FC Dallas (7 pm; FOX Sports/FOX Deportes/FOX Sports GO)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/San_Jose_Earthquakes/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Quakes gear!</a> |
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<p>It wasn't pretty, but six points is always effective. Now they're on the verge of their first-ever three-game winning streak as an MLS team</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-portland-timbers-vs-dc-united" target="_blank">Won vs. D.C. United, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-colorado-rapids-vs-portland-timbers" target="_blank">Won at Colorado, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-L-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday vs. New England (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Portland_Timbers/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Timbers gear!</a> |
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<p>Left the door open in the Bronx and nearly surrendered all three points. At the same time, they haven't conceded more than a single goal in a game since May 1. So something's still working.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-new-york-city-fc-vs-houston-dynamo" target="_blank">Drew at NYCFC, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-W-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Friday vs. New York (9 pm; UniMás/UDN/UnivisionDeportes.com)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Houston_Dynamo/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Dynamo gear!</a> |
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<p>Having the troubles expected of an expansion team, with just one win in their last seven outings. On a positive note: the early-season offensive struggles are truly gone.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-orlando-city-sc-vs-columbus-crew-sc" target="_blank">Drew vs. Columbus, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-W-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Chicago (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Orlando_City_SC/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Lions gear!</a> |
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<p>Just 2-5-3 in their last 10. Getting Javier Morales and Joao Plata back into the lineup will help, but the real problem remains the central defense.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-la-galaxy-vs-real-salt-lake" target="_blank">Lost at LA, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-real-salt-lake" target="_blank">Lost at Vancouver, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday vs. Colorado (5 pm; ESPNNews/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN/TSN2)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Real_Salt_Lake/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your RSL gear!</a> |
<strong>16</strong> |
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<p>Looked like the better team even before the red card, and Kennedy Igboananike's movement is opening up tons of space for the rest of the attackers. Huge week ahead with two intra-conference games.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-chicago-fire-vs-montreal-impact" target="_blank">Won vs. Montreal, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-D-D-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>); Saturday vs. Orlando City (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Chicago_Fire_SC_Gear/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Fire gear!</a> |
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<p>It's not exactly "back to the drawing board" time, but something has to change for this team on the road. They're 0-15-6 in their last 21 MLS away dates.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-chicago-fire-vs-montreal-impact" target="_blank">Lost at Chicago, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Wednesday vs. Vancouver (8 pm; TSN1,5/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday at Columbus (7:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="https://boutiqueimpactmontreal.com" target="_blank">Get your Impact gear!</a> |
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<p>How long until Doyle & Solignac get on the same page? The season is slipping away for a team that's scored multiple goals in a game just once all season.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-colorado-rapids" target="_blank">Lost at Seattle, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-colorado-rapids-vs-portland-timbers" target="_blank">Lost vs. Portland, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-W-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Sunday at Real Salt Lake (5 pm; ESPNNews/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN/TSN2)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Colorado_Rapids/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Rapids gear!</a> |
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<p>Soccer can be a cruel game. Philly can at least say with a certainty, though, that they've been a different (read: better) team since Vincent Nogueira's return to the lineup.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-dc-united-vs-philadelphia-union" target="_blank">Lost at D.C. United, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Wednesday vs. Columbus (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday vs. NYCFC (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Philadelphia_Union/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Union gear!</a> |
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<p>They're now on an 11-game winless skid. It's not clear what formation is best, who should be in the center of the defense, or who the main chance creator is.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-new-york-city-fc-vs-houston-dynamo" target="_blank">Drew vs. Houston, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-D-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday at Philadelphia (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/New_York_City_FC/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your NYCFC gear!</a> |
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 remarks are written by Senior Editor Matt Doyle. All times Eastern.
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<p>Best defense in the league, best goal differential in the league, best points per game in the league, and no real arguments that somebody else should be No. 1 in these rankings.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-colorado-rapids" target="_blank">Won vs. Colorado, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-31-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls" target="_blank">Won vs. New York, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-D-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday at Sporting KC (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Seattle_Sounders_FC/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Sounders gear!</a> |
<strong>2</strong> |
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<p>Last four games were all against playoff teams. Two wins, two draws, only three goals conceded, all while juggling the backline and going the last 180 minutes without Dom Dwyer.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-29-sporting-kansas-city-vs-fc-dallas" target="_blank">Won vs. Dallas, 4-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday vs. Seattle (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Sporting_Kansas_City/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Sporting KC gear!</a> |
<strong>3</strong> |
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<p>Still on top of the East, and by a decent margin in both points and points per game. It hasn't been pretty for D.C., but they're experts at staying afloat even without key contributors.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-portland-timbers-vs-dc-united" target="_blank">Lost at Portland, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-dc-united-vs-philadelphia-union" target="_blank">Won vs. Philadelphia, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-D-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Chicago (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday vs. Toronto (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/DC_United_Gear/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your United gear!</a> |
<strong>4</strong> |
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<p>In their last 10 games they're 3-4-3, and every time it looks like it's about to come together... it doesn't. Dallas gave themselves a nice cushion out of the gate, but have been mediocre ever since.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-29-sporting-kansas-city-vs-fc-dallas" target="_blank">Lost at Sporting KC, 4-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-D-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Sunday at San Jose (7 pm; FOX Sports 1/FOX Deportes/FOX Sports GO)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/FC_Dallas/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your FCD gear!</a> |
<strong>5</strong> |
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<p>Now winless in five and missing key pieces to both injury and international call-up. The Revs can still put together devastating stretches of soccer, but those moments are becoming fewer and further between.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-31-new-england-revolution-vs-la-galaxy" target="_blank">Drew vs. LA, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday at Portland (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://www.mlsstore.com/New_England_Revolution/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Revs gear!</a> |
<strong>6</strong> |
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<p>Crossed the country without Robbie Keane to get a point on turf, and have pulled out of an early-May downward spiral. The next step is finding some bubble wrap in which to encase Jose Villarreal.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-la-galaxy-vs-real-salt-lake" target="_blank">Won vs. Real Salt Lake, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-31-new-england-revolution-vs-la-galaxy" target="_blank">Drew at New England, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday vs. Vancouver (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/LA_Galaxy/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Galaxy gear!</a> |
<strong>7</strong> |
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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/05/30/armchair-analyst-bad-chemistry-good-width-and-vancouver-whitecaps-challenge?module=from_footer" target="_blank">Chemistry continues to be an issue</a>, but they still found a way – as is their habit against teams that reside below The Red Line.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-real-salt-lake" target="_blank">Won vs. Real Salt Lake, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Wednesday at Montreal (8 pm; TSN1,5/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday at LA (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://www.whitecapsfcshop.com" target="_blank">Get your Whitecaps gear!</a> |
<strong>8</strong> |
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<p>The Power Rankings Politburo warned you that this team would wake up and start raining hell down upon defenders. Bradley & Giovinco are getting the headlines, but just as crucial has been the development of young defenders Ashtone Morgan and Eriq Zavaleta.</p><ul><li><b>Last Week: </b><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes" target="_blank">Won vs. San Jose, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-D-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday at D.C. United (7 pm; TSN1,3/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="https://shop.realsports.ca/page/toronto-fc,ls" target="_blank">Get your TFC gear!</a> |
<strong>9</strong> |
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<p>One win in seven basically tells the story. Yeah, they've played some pretty ball at times, but their final-third difference makers aren't consistently making a difference.</p><ul><li><b>Last Week: </b><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-31-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls" target="_blank">Lost at Seattle, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-D-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Friday at Houston (9 pm; UniMás/UDN/UnivisionDeportes.com)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/New_York_Red_Bulls/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your RBNY gear!</a> |
<strong>10</strong> |
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<p>So much firepower, but so many errors from the backline and goalkeeper Steve Clark, who's firmly entrenched in "trying to do too much" mode right now.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-orlando-city-sc-vs-columbus-crew-sc" target="_blank">Drew at Orlando City, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Wednesday at Philadelphia (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Columbus_Crew_SC/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Crew SC gear!</a> |
<strong>11</strong> |
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<p>Missed the hell out of Fatai Alashe as they were overrun in central midfield. San Jose have toughed out results over the past three months, but still often look like a team in need of serious retooling.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes" target="_blank">Lost at Toronto, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Sunday vs. FC Dallas (7 pm; FOX Sports/FOX Deportes/FOX Sports GO)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/San_Jose_Earthquakes/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Quakes gear!</a> |
<strong>12</strong> |
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<p>It wasn't pretty, but six points is always effective. Now they're on the verge of their first-ever three-game winning streak as an MLS team</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-portland-timbers-vs-dc-united" target="_blank">Won vs. D.C. United, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-colorado-rapids-vs-portland-timbers" target="_blank">Won at Colorado, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-L-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday vs. New England (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Portland_Timbers/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Timbers gear!</a> |
<strong>13</strong> |
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<p>Left the door open in the Bronx and nearly surrendered all three points. At the same time, they haven't conceded more than a single goal in a game since May 1. So something's still working.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-new-york-city-fc-vs-houston-dynamo" target="_blank">Drew at NYCFC, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-W-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Friday vs. New York (9 pm; UniMás/UDN/UnivisionDeportes.com)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Houston_Dynamo/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Dynamo gear!</a> |
<strong>14</strong> |
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<p>Having the troubles expected of an expansion team, with just one win in their last seven outings. On a positive note: the early-season offensive struggles are truly gone.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-orlando-city-sc-vs-columbus-crew-sc" target="_blank">Drew vs. Columbus, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-W-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Chicago (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Orlando_City_SC/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Lions gear!</a> |
<strong>15</strong> |
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<p>Just 2-5-3 in their last 10. Getting Javier Morales and Joao Plata back into the lineup will help, but the real problem remains the central defense.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-la-galaxy-vs-real-salt-lake" target="_blank">Lost at LA, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-real-salt-lake" target="_blank">Lost at Vancouver, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday vs. Colorado (5 pm; ESPNNews/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN/TSN2)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Real_Salt_Lake/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your RSL gear!</a> |
<strong>16</strong> |
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<p>Looked like the better team even before the red card, and Kennedy Igboananike's movement is opening up tons of space for the rest of the attackers. Huge week ahead with two intra-conference games.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-chicago-fire-vs-montreal-impact" target="_blank">Won vs. Montreal, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-D-D-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>); Saturday vs. Orlando City (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Chicago_Fire_SC_Gear/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Fire gear!</a> |
<strong>17</strong> |
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<p>It's not exactly "back to the drawing board" time, but something has to change for this team on the road. They're 0-15-6 in their last 21 MLS away dates.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-chicago-fire-vs-montreal-impact" target="_blank">Lost at Chicago, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Wednesday vs. Vancouver (8 pm; TSN1,5/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday at Columbus (7:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="https://boutiqueimpactmontreal.com" target="_blank">Get your Impact gear!</a> |
<strong>18</strong> |
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<p>How long until Doyle & Solignac get on the same page? The season is slipping away for a team that's scored multiple goals in a game just once all season.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-27-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-colorado-rapids" target="_blank">Lost at Seattle, 1-0</a>; <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-colorado-rapids-vs-portland-timbers" target="_blank">Lost vs. Portland, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-W-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Sunday at Real Salt Lake (5 pm; ESPNNews/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN/TSN2)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Colorado_Rapids/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Rapids gear!</a> |
<strong>19</strong> |
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<p>Soccer can be a cruel game. Philly can at least say with a certainty, though, that they've been a different (read: better) team since Vincent Nogueira's return to the lineup.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-dc-united-vs-philadelphia-union" target="_blank">Lost at D.C. United, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Wednesday vs. Columbus (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>); Saturday vs. NYCFC (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/Philadelphia_Union/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your Union gear!</a> |
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<p>They're now on an 11-game winless skid. It's not clear what formation is best, who should be in the center of the defense, or who the main chance creator is.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-05-30-new-york-city-fc-vs-houston-dynamo" target="_blank">Drew vs. Houston, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-D-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week:</strong> Saturday at Philadelphia (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><a href="http://mlsstore.com/New_York_City_FC/source/bm-mlssoccercom-editorial" target="_blank">Get your NYCFC gear!</a> |