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MLS Power Rankings, Week 26: Sour week leads to huge drop for Toronto FC


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 all comments are written by Matt Doyle. All times Eastern.


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<p>LA&#39;s goal differential over the last four games (+14) is better than any other team&#39;s GD for the entire season.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-05-la-galaxy-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Colorado, 6-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-W-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at Montreal (7:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN/RDS)<br> Sunday at San Jose (3 pm; UniMas)</li></ul>
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<p>The Galaxy&#39;s run is taking some of the spotlight away from Seattle, who are looking at an historic season themselves. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/standings" target="_blank">Four more wins would make it 20 on the season</a>, and they&#39;d become just the second MLS team to do that.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-03-chivas-usa-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Chivas USA, 4-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-W-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday vs. Real Salt Lake (10:30 pm; NBCSN)</li></ul>
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<p>Bounced back from that beat-down by LA two weeks ago with <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-dc-united" target="_blank">two-straight shutouts</a>. Even <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/04/dc-united-confirm-chris-rolfe-will-miss-six-weeks-fractured-left-forearm">without Chris Rolfe,</a> D.C.&#39;s got answers on both sides of the ball and don&#39;t drop cheap points.&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Vancouver, 0-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-L-W-D</li><li><strong><strong>This Week</strong>: </strong>Wednesday at New York (8 pm; ESPN2)</li></ul>
<strong>4</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>Just avenged their <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/741585" target="_blank">only loss in the last two months</a>. Next up is a chance to avenge <a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/741481" target="_blank">their worst loss of the year</a> &mdash; and this time they actually have their World Cup vets around to help do it.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-real-salt-lake-vs-fc-dallas/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Dallas, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-L-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday at Seattle (10:30 pm; NBCSN)</li></ul>
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<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: 4</p>
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<p>Oscar Pareja <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/31/oscar-parejas-defensive-gamble-fails-pay-dividends-colorado-rapids-disappoin" target="_blank">started making weird lineup choices</a> in big games last year, too. At least this time <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/07/fc-dallas-oscar-pareja-praises-impact-rookie-sub-tesho-akindele-vs-rsl-we-we" target="_blank">he seems to realize the error of his ways</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-real-salt-lake-vs-fc-dallas/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Real Salt Lake, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-W-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Vancouver (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE/</a>TSN2)</li></ul>
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<p>They&#39;re 11-2-3 in all competitions since Jim Curtin took over, and &mdash; with Andrew Wenger, Sebastien Le Toux, Conor Casey and Cristian Maidana &mdash; have a four-man attack bordering on &quot;<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/06/philadelphia-union-beaming-confidence-after-second-straight-win-vs-toronto-f" target="_blank">impossible to stop</a>.&quot;</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-03-philadelphia-union-vs-toronto-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Toronto,1-0</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-toronto-fc-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Won at Toronto, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. New York (3 pm; NBCSN)</li></ul>
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<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: 6</p>
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<p>The double-loss of Uri Rosell and Chance Myers has finally caught up with them now that the attack has stopped making up for the defense&#39;s shortcomings. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/06/sporting-kcs-peter-vermes-takes-heart-new-york-match-not-worried-despite-fou" target="_blank">No worries</a>, though.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-03-new-england-revolution-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap" target="_blank">Lost at New England, 3-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-new-york-red-bulls-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap" target="_blank">Lost at New York, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five:</strong> W-L-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday at Chivas USA (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</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>The Revs did <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/07/post-sanna-nyassi-rocks-woodwork-after-he-breaks-through-goal" target="_blank">almost everything they could</a> to give away a result against the Fire, but just have too much talent. And now with Jermaine Jones in midfield, they have balance and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/07/goal-charlie-davies-breaks-through-and-slots-it-home" target="_blank">overwhelming athleticism</a> as well.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-03-new-england-revolution-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Kansas City, 3-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-07-new-england-revolution-vs-chicago-fire/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Chicago, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. 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>How much can you trust a team that gives Chris Wondolowski two <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/07/goal-chris-wondolowski-strikes-against-run-play" target="_blank">open</a><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/07/goal-chris-wondolowski-puts-away-free-header" target="_blank">looks</a> from six-yards out? <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/07/frustrated-caleb-porter-says-his-portland-timbers-shouldve-had-10-goals-wild" target="_blank">Portland&#39;s attack is great</a>, but their defense just refuses to improve.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-07-portland-timbers-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. San Jose, 3-3</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-L-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Colorado (9 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</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: 9</p>
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<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/results" target="_blank">Third multi-goal win in their last four</a>, and what we&#39;ll call a &quot;manageable&quot; schedule down the stretch. The Crew have given themselves every chance of making the playoffs. <ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-30-toronto-fc-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Chivas USA, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-W-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Houston (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>
<strong>11</strong>
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<p>Mike Petke made a smart tactical adjustment, and getting Peguy Luyindula more of the ball is always a good thing for RBNY. But really, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/07/new-york-red-bulls-marvel-engaged-unstoppable-thierry-henrys-all-action-disp" target="_blank">it all just comes down to Titi</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-new-york-red-bulls-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Kansas City, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Wednesday vs. D.C. (8 pm; ESPN2)</li><li> Saturday at Philadelphia (3 pm; NBCSN)</li></ul>
<strong>12</strong>
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 12</p>
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Their <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/07/scoreless-streak-persists-vancouver-whitecaps-carl-robinson-running-out-answ" target="_blank">goalless drought is now up to 411 minutes</a>, longest current streak in the league. The looks are there, but <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/06/miss-darren-mattocks-has-two-great-looks-ultimately-misses" target="_blank">the</a><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/06/save-bill-hamid-denies-mattocks" target="_blank">finishing</a><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/06/miss-good-cross-darren-mattocks-cant-finish" target="_blank">isn&#39;t</a>. <ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. D.C. United, 0-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-D-L-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. San Jose (10 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN/RDS2)</li><li> Saturday at Dallas (8:30 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/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: 11</p>
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<p>Yes, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/05/toronto-fc-still-dealing-injury-issues-jonathan-osorio-latest-casualty-ahead" target="_blank">there are injury issues</a>, but the real culprit is TFC&#39;s awful finishing. They generate chances, and then <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/08/23/miss-dominic-oduro-shoots-high" target="_blank">put them into Row 12</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-03-philadelphia-union-vs-toronto-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Philadelphia, 1-0</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-toronto-fc-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Philadelphia, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-L-L-L</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>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>Can the Dynamo really <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/07/come-behind-win-against-montreal-impact-raises-houston-dynamo-confidence-pla" target="_blank">make a late-season playoff push</a>? It feels like they shouldn&#39;t be able to because their defense has been so bad, but there they are, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/standings" target="_blank">only five points out and with a game in hand</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-houston-dynamo-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Montreal, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Columbus (8:30 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/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 15</p>
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<p>Only one draw in their last five. So disappointing &mdash; they&#39;re really going to have to work to set <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2011" target="_blank">that single-season record</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-07-new-england-revolution-vs-chicago-fire/recap" target="_blank">Lost at New England, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-D-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Toronto (8:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</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>San Jose probably didn&#39;t have a playoff chance even with a win in Portland, but that draw basically seals the deal.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-07-portland-timbers-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap">Drew at Portland, 3-3</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at Vancouver (10 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN/RDS2)</li><li> Sunday vs. LA (3 pm; UniMas)</li></ul>
<strong>17</strong>
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 17</p>
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<p>As bad as Sporting and TFC have it with injuries, Colorado&#39;s got it even worse. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/08/tao-mastroeni-secret-about-life-requires-someone-colorado-rapids-their-back" target="_blank">This isn&#39;t a summertime slump</a>, this is a season-ending death spiral.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-05-la-galaxy-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Lost at LA, 6-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Portland (9 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>The Power Rankings Politburo likes what it has seen from the <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/06/goal-ignacio-piatti-holds-his-own-smooth-finish-against-houston-defenders" target="_blank">Piatti</a>/<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/06/goal-dilly-duka-launches-it-great-attack-impact" target="_blank">Duka</a>/<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/09/06/miss-marco-di-vaio-amazing-chance-front-goal-goes-just-wide" target="_blank">Di Vaio</a> triumverate. But that defense... things could get horribly ugly against LA and New England this week.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-06-houston-dynamo-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Houston, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs LA (7:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>/TSN/RDS)<br> Saturday at New England (7:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</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>
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/Chivas.png" style="width: 75px; height: 99px;">
<p>Broke their 596-minute scoreless streak in that loss to Seattle, so it was a good week for Chivas. By the way, TFC fans: <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/07/01/former-usmnt-captain-carlos-bocanegra-joins-chivas-usa-returns-mls-after-nea" target="_blank">You own the Goats&#39; top pick in January&#39;s SuperDraft</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-09-03-chivas-usa-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Seattle, 4-2</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-08-30-toronto-fc-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Columbus, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five:&nbsp; </strong>D-L-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday vs. Kansas City (10:30 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul>