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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: 4</p> |
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<p>Unbeaten in 10, a streak that now goes back to the end of May. They're unplayable when they're whole, and with Zach Loyd at center back can actually scramble a bit in defense. But those red cards -- <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/08/25/four-penalties-unwhistled-portland-timbers-vs-seattle-sounders-cascadia-clash-insta" target="_blank">deserved or not</a> -- will start to get real, real heavy.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-22-fc-dallas-vs-real-salt-lake/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Real Salt Lake, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-W-W</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> |
<strong>2</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: 5</p> |
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<p>By the numbers, LA's third in the league in points per game, second in goals allowed per game, and first in goal differential. With numbers like that, they're right to <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/25/la-galaxy-thinking-supporters-shield-again-after-dominant-performance-agains" target="_blank">think Supporters' Shield</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-20-colorado-rapids-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Won at Colorado, 4-3</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-la-galaxy-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Vancouver, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-L-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. D.C. United (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br>
Sunday at Chivas USA (8 pm; Univ. Dep.)</li></ul> |
<strong>3</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: 6</p> |
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<p>That early-August slump is dead and buried now, right? United just picked up <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/24/dc-united-pleased-statement-win-over-sporting-kc-know-work-not-done" target="_blank">one of the two most impressive regular-season wins in the league this year</a>. The only issue: Now that EJ's back, does Luis Silva keep his starting spot?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-sporting-kansas-city-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Won at Kansas City, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-L-W-W</li><li><strong><strong>This Week</strong>: </strong>Wednesday at LA (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)<br>
Sunday vs. New York (2:30 pm; NBCSN)</li></ul> |
<strong>4</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: 3</p> |
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<p>How you feel about Seattle at this point is probably closely related to how you feel about Portland's defense. That was a hell of a win by any measure, but let's not forget the midweek home struggle vs. San Jose.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-20-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. San Jose, 1-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-24-portland-timbers-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won at Portland, 4-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Colorado (4 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</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: 2</p> |
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<p>Jeff Cassar's right: <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/23/real-salt-lake-coach-jeff-cassar-we-just-werent-good-enough-vs-fc-dallas" target="_blank">RSL weren't good enough</a> against FC Dallas. Like the rest of the top six, they're elite -- but they do seem to have a fatal flaw when trying to defend against speed.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-22-fc-dallas-vs-real-salt-lake/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Dallas, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at San Jose (10:30 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/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>Here's our worry with Sporting: They've <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/24/sporting-kcs-peter-vermes-credits-his-defense-giving-three-goals-blowout-los" target="_blank">lost their identity as a rugged, lock-down defensive team</a>. No shutouts in their last nine, and it's not because of the 'keeper rotation.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-sporting-kansas-city-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Lost to D.C. United, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-L-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday vs. Houston (8 pm; NBCSN)</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: 11</p> |
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<p>The Power Rankings Politburo remain high on Philly, especially with <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/sebastien-le-toux" target="_blank">Sebastien Le Toux</a> white-hot in front of net and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/andrew-wenger" target="_blank">Andrew Wenger</a> starting to balance things on the other wing.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-24-philadelphia-union-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. San Jose, 4-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five:</strong> D-D-W-L-W</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>Sept. 3 vs. Toronto</li></ul> |
<strong>8</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: 10</p> |
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<p>Two straight three-goal wins is a way to get our attention. We love the wing play and Pipa is a perpetual Best XI candidate, but the big change is up top: <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/adam-bedell" target="_blank">Adam Bedell</a> and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/aaron-schoenfeld" target="_blank">Aaron Schoenfeld</a> are starting to look the part.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-columbus-crew-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Houston, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-L-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Montreal (7:30 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/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>Too many ex-TFC strikers out there doing work: <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/21/colorado-rapids-hail-edson-buddle-unrecognized-pioneer-mls-century-club" target="_blank">Edson Buddle got No. 100</a>, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/24/seattle-sounders-achieve-goal-making-statement-lopsided-victory-over-portlan" target="_blank">Chad Barrett's a match-winner</a>, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/01/conor-casey-sebastien-le-toux-have-philadelphia-union-feeling-confident-tran" target="_blank">Conor Casey's a centerpiece</a> and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/21/defining-moment-bruce-arena-stokes-la-galaxys-competitive-fires-halftime-com" target="_blank">Alan Gordon's doing work for LA</a>. Have we mentioned <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/08/23/goal-robert-earnshaw-scores-his-1st-game-back-mls-against-his-old-team" target="_blank">Robert Earnshaw</a> and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/08/23/goal-quincy-amarikwa-ties-game-89th-min" target="_blank">Quincy Amarikwa</a>? OK, we won't.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-toronto-fc-vs-chicago-fire/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Chicago, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-W-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. New England (5 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/Sportsnet One)</li></ul> |
<strong>10</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: 7</p> |
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Without <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/gershon-koffie" target="_blank">Gershon Koffie</a> and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/matias-laba" target="_blank">Matias Laba</a> they had no chance in LA, but they didn't have to play like they believed that.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-la-galaxy-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost at LA, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-W-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Portland (10:30 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: 12</p> |
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<p>New York's only lost two of their last 11 and play six of their next nine at home. They're a bad traveling bunch, but their home goal differential is +9 -- second-best in the East.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-new-york-red-bulls-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Montreal, 4-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-W-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday at D.C. United (2:30 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: 9</p> |
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Biggest game of the season this weekend when they travel to Vancouver. Until next month, anyway, when the Timbers host the 'Caps for the return leg.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-24-portland-timbers-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Seattle, 4-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Vancouver (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN2)</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: 17</p> |
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<p>Getting the win was great - they obviously needed it. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/24/us-world-cup-star-jermaine-jones-signs-new-england-revolution-designated-pla" target="_blank">Getting Jermaine Jones</a>? Even better, since <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/24/armchair-analyst-can-jermaine-jones-make-new-england-revolution-contenders-e" target="_blank">he adds exactly what they've been missing</a> all season in central midfield.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-new-england-revolution-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Chivas USA, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Toronto (5 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/Sportsnet One)</li></ul> |
<strong>14</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 14</p> |
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<p>The Quakes are <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/21/kids-are-all-right-tommy-thompson-leads-way-san-jose-earthquakes-turn-their-" target="_blank">a lot more fun to watch with Tommy Thompson in there</a>, and the attack can do some things now. As for the defense... <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/24/san-jose-earthquakes-tired-frustrated-winless-streak-hits-four" target="_blank">get well soon, Clarence Goodson</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-20-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Seattle, 1-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-24-philadelphia-union-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Philadelphia, 4-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-L-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Real Salt Lake (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/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>The Dynamo gave up multiple goals for the 10th time in their last 12 games. "Center back" will be on their offseason shopping list.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-columbus-crew-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Columbus, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday at Kansas City (8 pm; NBCSN)</li></ul> |
<strong>16</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 16</p> |
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<p>Just three draws away from setting the single-season mark! At which point we will insist upon calling them "The Record-Breaking Chicago Fire."</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-toronto-fc-vs-chicago-fire/recap">Drew at Toronto, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-W-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Dallas (8:30 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: 15</p> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/rapids.png" style="width: 85px; height: 107px;"> |
<p>The <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/19/colorado-rapids-defiant-despite-loss-drew-moor-shane-oneil-you-cannot-take-o" target="_blank">injuries to Drew Moor and Shane O'Neill</a> have pretty much closed the book on this season - no team in the league could recover from losing their starting central defense. They'll still score a bunch... but not enough.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-20-colorado-rapids-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Lost to LA, 4-3</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Seattle (4 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/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 18</p> |
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<p>They've taken one of the last 18 points on the table and haven't scored in a month. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/08/25/despite-scoreless-streak-more-month-chivas-usa-plan-stick-current-game-plan" target="_blank">No changes coming</a>, though.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-new-england-revolution-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">Lost at New England, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday vs. LA (8 pm; Univ. Dep.)</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>Well, the attack can look pretty. But like Houston, they'll be going shopping for central defensive help this offseason. And they'll hope that Thierry Henry retires, because <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/08/23/thierry-henry-single-handedly-pulls-red-bulls-back-against-montreal-impact" target="_blank">he absolutely murderizes the Impact</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-23-new-york-red-bulls-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Lost at New York, 4-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-W-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> |
