BIGGEST MOVERS: New England +5 spots | Columbus & San Jose -3 spots
1
LAST WEEK: 1
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 17
This is a team that still relies on about 15 players, so a week off to rest their legs probably did them well.
Latest result: None
Last five results: D-W-W-L-W
Next MLS match: Friday vs. Chicago (UniMás)
2
LAST WEEK: 2
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 11
Get the Impact this week and RSL next week. Both are must-wins if they want a bye to the Conference Semifinals.
Latest result: None
Last five results: W-W-W-W-L
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Montreal
3
LAST WEEK: 4
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 11
It wasn't pretty, but it didn't need to be. With the second youngest starting XI this season, and a 100-percent Homegrown starting midfield, Oscar Pareja's team went into a tough place to play and got a win that keeps them in the Supporters' Shield race.
Latest result: Won at Columbus, 3-0
Last five results: L-L-L-W-W
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. NYCFC
4
LAST WEEK: 3
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 11
Got a week off after a hectic August to catch their collective breath. Now it's time to make a run at the team's second trophy this season.
Latest result: None
Last five results: W-W-L-W-L
Next MLS match: Wednesday vs. Colorado
5
LAST WEEK: 6
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 14
Wednesday's game will go a long way in deciding whether this team makes a run at a home playoff game or starts moving towards the red line.
Latest result: None
Last five results: W-W-L-L-L
Next MLS match: Wednesday at Portland; Sunday at Orlando City (FOX Sports 1)
6
LAST WEEK: 5
HIGH: 3 | LOW: 16
With a completely inexperienced (and 3-man) backline, Toronto held ObaDeuce to few opportunities. Unfortunately for them, the star duo finished two of them.
Latest result: Lost at Seattle, 2-1
Last five results: L-L-W-W-L
Next MLS match: Sunday vs. New England (ESPN2)
7
LAST WEEK: 12
HIGH: 2 | LOW: 20
The hottest team in the league resides in Foxborough, and they got this dominating win without the services of Jermaine Jones.
Latest result: Won vs. Orlando City, 3-0
Last five results: D-W-W-W-W
Next MLS match: Sunday at Toronto (ESPN2)
8
LAST WEEK: 8
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 11
Have two more CCL games this month, so squad rotation will be key if Ben Olsen wants to stay atop the Eastern Conference standings.
Latest result: None
Last five results: W-W-L-L-L
Next MLS match: Saturday at Colorado
9
LAST WEEK: 11
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 14
Wasn't a convincing win, but it kept them above the red line heading into huge matchup with the Quakes.
Latest result: Won vs. Toronto, 2-1
Last five results: L-W-L-W-W
Next MLS match: Saturday at San Jose
10
LAST WEEK: 7
HIGH: 4 | LOW: 15
This game could have been different if Gaston Sauro didn't suffer a head injury. What we do know is that Columbus have to find a way to win against teams that bunker on them.
Latest result: Lost vs. Dallas, 3-0
Last five results: W-D-W-W-L
Next MLS match: Saturday at Philadelphia
11
LAST WEEK: 10
HIGH: 3 | LOW: 16
Have a brutal upcoming schedule with two games against SKC, one vs. the Red Bulls and a trip to Columbus. Caleb Porter's team will have to earn their place in the playoffs.
Latest result: None
Last five results: D-W-W-D-L
Next MLS match: Wednesday vs. Sporting KC
12
LAST WEEK: 9
HIGH: 8 | LOW: 18
Heart-breaking loss for Quakes fans but the good news is that they have an instant chance at redemption with Seattle coming to town.
Latest result: Lost vs. Philadelphia, 2-1
Last five results: W-W-W-W-L
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Seattle
13
LAST WEEK: 14
HIGH: 8 | LOW: 20
Drogba is here and looks like he's ready to score some (more) goals. The final playoff spot in the East is the Impact's to lose.
Latest result: Won vs. Chicago, 4-3
Last five results: D-L-L-L-W
Next MLS match: Saturday at LA Galaxy
14
LAST WEEK: 13
HIGH: 10 | LOW: 18
Saturday's game at home is a must-win for Owen Coyle's team if they want any shot at the playoffs.
Latest result: None
Last five results: W-L-D-L-W
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Real Salt Lake
15
LAST WEEK: 15
HIGH: 5 | LOW: 17
Their shot at the playoffs is likely over but at least they have some Academy graduates producing at the international level.
Latest result: None
Last five results: L-L-L-W-L
Next MLS match: Saturday at Houston
16
LAST WEEK: 18
HIGH: 15 | LOW: 20
Just had to give their fans one more glimmer of hope at making the team's second-ever postseason.
Latest result: Won at San Jose, 2-1
Last five results: D-D-W-L-W
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Columbus
17
LAST WEEK: 16
HIGH: 15 | LOW: 20
Shouldn't be the lowest ranked team in the West on this list.
Latest result: None
Last five results: L-L-W-W-W
Next MLS match: Wednesday at Vancouver; Saturday vs. D.C. United
18
LAST WEEK: 17
HIGH: 11 | LOW: 20
Every game is a must-win for Frank Yallop's team after getting Drogba'd, so the fact that they are going to Harrison to take on the top team in the East is not a good sign.
Latest result: Lost at Montreal, 4-3
Last five results: D-L-W-D-L
Next MLS match: Friday at New York (UniMás)
19
LAST WEEK: 19
HIGH: 10 | LOW: 20
Should be monitoring Josh Yaro's injury status.
Latest result: None
Last five results: L-W-D-L-L
Next MLS match: Saturday at Dallas
20
LAST WEEK: 20
HIGH: 9 | LOW: 20
Were without the services of many of their players but some of the blame has to laid at the feet of Adrian Heath at this point.
Latest result: Lost at New England, 3-0
Last five results: D-L-L-D-L
Next MLS match: Sunday vs. Sporting KC (FOX Sports 1)
Only MLS league games will be reflected in the rankings. Rankings are voted on by MLSsoccer.com editorial staff and remarks are written by Researcher Ben Baer (@BenBaer89).
