MLS Power Rankings, Week 19: Hot streak pushes FC Dallas into top five

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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/07/19/watch-xander-baileys-wish-comes-true-18-year-old-starts-seattle-sounders-vs-" target="_blank">Xander Bailey</a>. Enough said.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Bye</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-W-L-W</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>July 28 vs. LA</li></ul>

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<p>Don&#39;t usually get wound up about All-Star snubs, but to say Benny Feilhaber wouldn&#39;t help vs. Bayern is bonkers.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-16-columbus-crew-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap" target="_blank">Won at Columbus, 2-1</a><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-sporting-kansas-city-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank"><br> Won vs. LA, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Toronto (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Props to Bill Hamid, the first Homegrown in MLS history to reach 100 appearances.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-20-dc-united-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Chivas USA, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-W-W</li><li><strong><strong>Next MLS Game</strong>: </strong>July 30 vs. Toronto</li></ul>

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<p>Don&#39;t worry, TFC fans. Still only one loss in the past 10 games and Michael Bradley&#39;s not going to miss another PK.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-16-toronto-fc-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Vancouver, 1-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-houston-dynamo-vs-toronto-fc/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Houston, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-W-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Kansas City (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Just when you thought they were due for another summer swoon, they&#39;ve emerged as the team no one wants to play.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-fc-dallas-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. New England, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-D-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday at Vancouver (5 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>OK, Nat Borchers is really starting to look more and more like Tormund Giantsbane. <em>Game of Thrones</em>, people, <a href="https://twitter.com/GravyHoltkamp/status/485286382198198272/photo/1" target="_blank">get with it</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-real-salt-lake-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Vancouver, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Thursday vs. Montreal (10 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Which game gave a better indication of the real Galaxy? The romp over the Revs or the first half vs. SKC?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-16-la-galaxy-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. New England, 5-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-sporting-kansas-city-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Kansas City, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-W-W-L</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>July 28 at Seattle</li></ul>

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<p>Two nice road draws in four days, and some hope that Darren Mattocks can heat up before the fall.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-16-toronto-fc-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Toronto, 1-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-real-salt-lake-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Real Salt Lake, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday vs. Dallas (5 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Held their ground on the road until Marlon Hairston went down, and then it fell apart.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-18-portland-timbers-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Portland, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-D-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday vs. Chivas USA (9:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul><ul></ul>

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Caleb Porter&#39;s switch to the 4-4-2 proved the Timbers are better with two forwards up. Why stray now?<br><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-18-portland-timbers-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Colorado, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-D-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday at Montreal (8 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Lucky to get a point in Chicago, but no doubt about that win over the Red Bulls. Still the league&#39;s biggest mystery though.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-16-philadelphia-union-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. New York, 3-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-chicago-fire-vs-philadelphia-union/recap">Drew at Chicago, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-D-W-D</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>Aug. 1 at Kansas City</li></ul>

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<p>Too tired? Too old? Tough to tell, but not a week RBNY fans want to remember.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-16-philadelphia-union-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Philadelphia, 3-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-new-york-red-bulls-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. San Jose, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-W-L-D</li><li><strong><strong>Next MLS Game:</strong></strong>July 30 at Real Salt Lake</li></ul>

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<p>Take away a terrible call on Gonzalo Segares and you&#39;re looking at a second straight shutout win for Sean Johnson.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-chicago-fire-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Philadelphia, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-D-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at San Jose (10:30 pm, NBCSN)</li></ul>

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<p>&quot;Cubo&quot; Torres is one shy of the all-time record for consecutive games with a goal. Three guys have hit seven &ndash; got any guesses?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-20-dc-united-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">Lost at D.C. United, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday at Colorado (9:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Second win since late March. Maybe it&#39;s Gregg Berhalter&#39;s black button-down?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-16-columbus-crew-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Kansas City, 2-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-columbus-crew-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Montreal, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-L-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at New England (7:30 pm ET;&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Frank Yallop comes home to Buck Shaw Stadium this week.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-new-york-red-bulls-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap">Drew at New York, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Chicago (10:30 pm, NBCSN)</li></ul>

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<p>Gulp.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-16-la-galaxy-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Lost at LA, 5-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-fc-dallas-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Dallas, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Columbus (7:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>

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The winless streak is at eight. Franchise record is 10, from the 2010 season.&nbsp;<br><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-houston-dynamo-vs-toronto-fc/recap">Drew vs. Toronto, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-D-L-D</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>Aug. 3 vs. D.C. United</li></ul>

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<p>Marco Di Vaio is clearly struggling from a lack of quality service this season. Is this how he&#39;ll go out for his career?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-07-19-columbus-crew-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Columbus, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five:&nbsp; </strong>D-W-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Thursday at Real Salt Lake (10 pm;&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>