BIGGEST MOVERS: LA Galaxy +4 spots | D.C. United -4 spots
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LAST WEEK: 1
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 17
Don't blame us for keeping them here! Nobody else in last week's top five won, either, and the Galaxy weren't nearly impressive enough to jump all the way to No. 1. Plus RBNY still lead the league in PPG, so...
Latest result: Lost vs. Orlando City, 5-2
Last five results: W-W-L-W-L
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Columbus
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LAST WEEK: 6
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 11
Nice win, and they're now an obscene +28 at home. But their defensive issues are still readily apparent to anybody who's been watching.
Latest result: Won vs. Dallas, 3-2
Last five results: W-L-D-L-W
Next MLS match: Sunday at Seattle (FS1)
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LAST WEEK: 2
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 11
Bad 20 minutes, followed by a very good 70. Kellyn Acosta's absence has been felt acutely, and the return of both him and Mauro Diaz puts Dallas in a good spot to make a run at the Supporters' Shield.
Latest result: Lost at LA Galaxy, 3-2
Last five results: W-W-W-L-L
Next MLS match: Sunday vs. Houston (ESPN2)
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LAST WEEK: 5
HIGH: 2 | LOW: 20
Look man, things got weird with the voting. The Revs played well and only dropped points because of an otherworldly performance from Andre Blake. Compared to the rest of last week's top five, that makes them champions.
Latest result: Drew vs. Philadelphia, 1-1
Last five results: W-W-W-L-D
Next MLS match: Saturday at Toronto
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LAST WEEK: 3
HIGH: 3 | LOW: 15
Had a chance to grab the Supporters' Shield lead and blew it because the defense is just not reliable enough. To that point: They've posted just one shutout since April, and have conceded multiple goals six times in their last 10.
Latest result: Lost vs. Portland, 2-1
Last five results: W-L-W-W-L
Next MLS match: Saturday at NY Red Bulls
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LAST WEEK: 8
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 14
Not a great performance, but they're unbeaten in five and kinda sorta healthy for the first time since May (Roman Torres being the obvious exception). Sunday's match is huge for a lot of reasons.
Latest result: Drew at Sporting KC, 1-1
Last five results: W-W-D-W-D
Next MLS match: Sunday vs. LA Galaxy (FS1)
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LAST WEEK: 4
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 11
The bottom appears to have dropped out for the 'Caps, who've lost four of six and are no longer getting production from their stable of forwards. It feels like this team is a year away.
Latest result: Lost vs. NYCFC, 2-1
Last five results: W-L-W-L-L
Next MLS match: Saturday at San Jose (TSN, RDS2)
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LAST WEEK: 10
HIGH: 8 | LOW: 20
A six-point week is always wonderful, and Didier Drogba is proving to be the midseason addition of the year. It'll be interesting to see how they hold up now with four straight on the road – including a murderous three-game slate next week.
Latest result: Won vs. Chicago, 2-1; Won vs. D.C. United, 2-0
Last five results: D-D-W-W-W
Next MLS match: Saturday at Orlando City
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LAST WEEK: 7
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 14
The starters looked so listless Wednesday in Houston, and then the kids salvaged the week with a rugged display vs. Seattle. All eyes now are on the chance to hoist a cup this Wednesday.
Latest result: Lost at Houston, 1-0; Drew vs. Seattle, 1-1
Last five results: D-L-W-L-D
Next MLS match: Saturday at Portland
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LAST WEEK: 9
HIGH: 3 | LOW: 16
A win's a win, and Giovinco is a genius. Only one shutout in the last three months, however, so he's going to have to keep being absolutely unreal.
Latest result: Won vs. Chicago, 3-2
Last five results: L-L-L-W-W
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. New England
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LAST WEEK: 13
HIGH: 3 | LOW: 16
Got a dynamic, commanding performance from Darlington Nagbe and another Fanendo Adi brace. Just as important: Teamwide chemistry was clearly better than last week against the Red Bulls.
Latest result: Won at Columbus, 2-1
Last five results: D-L-D-L-W
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Sporting KC
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LAST WEEK: 14
HIGH: 10 | LOW: 20
Three straight wins, and that result in Vancouver is impressive even if the 'Caps are slumping. It's too late to save their 2015 season, but at least the groundwork is being laid for a better 2016.
Latest result: Won at Vancouver, 2-1
Last five results: L-L-W-W-W
Next MLS match: Friday at D.C. United (UniMás)
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LAST WEEK: 15
HIGH: 8 | LOW: 18
Got a win to keep their playoff push alive, but now they go into their next match – another must-win – without Fatai Alashe, Marc Pelosi and Matias Perez Garcia. It'll be another new look for the Quakes, who are hanging on by a thread.
Latest result: Won vs. Real Salt Lake, 1-0
Last five results: L-D-D-L-W
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Vancouver (TSN, RDS2)
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LAST WEEK: 12
HIGH: 5 | LOW: 17
Five games in 15 days proved to be just a bit too much, and the absence of Javier Morales was a death blow. RSL still have a puncher's chance at that final playoff spot, but they need to win this weekend in Colorado. With Javi, or without him.
Latest result: Lost at San Jose, 1-0
Last five results: W-L-W-W-L
Next MLS match: Sunday at Colorado (FS1)
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LAST WEEK: 11
HIGH: 1 | LOW: 15
The Power Rankings Politburo have officially sold all our D.C. United stock. This looks like a Sounders-in-2013, season-ending death spiral, not a two-month slump.
Latest result: Lost at Montreal, 2-0
Last five results: L-L-D-L-L
Next MLS match: Friday vs. NYCFC (UniMás)
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LAST WEEK: 17
HIGH: 9 | LOW: 20
Like NYCFC, this run comes too late to save their season. And like NYCFC, they're laying the groundwork for a better, savvier 2016.
Latest result: Won at NY Red Bulls, 5-2
Last five results: D-L-W-W-W
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Montreal
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LAST WEEK: 18
HIGH: 10 | LOW: 18
A six-point week keeps their playoff hopes on the simmer for just a little bit longer. In-state rivals FC Dallas would surely love to crush those dreams this weekend.
Latest result: Won vs. Sporting KC, 1-0; Won vs. Colorado, 3-2
Last five results: W-L-L-W-W
Next MLS match: Sunday at Dallas (ESPN2)
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LAST WEEK: 16
HIGH: 15 | LOW: 20
Can Andre Blake just keep the starting job for a while now? Please? He was picked No. 1 overall for a reason...
Latest result: Drew at New England, 1-1
Last five results: L-W-L-W-D
Next MLS match: Saturday at Toronto
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LAST WEEK: 19
HIGH: 15 | LOW: 20
They'll get a chance to play spoiler down the stretch, and not much else.
Latest result: Lost at Houston, 3-2
Last five results: W-L-D-L-L
Next MLS match: Sunday vs. Real Salt Lake (FS1)
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LAST WEEK: 20
HIGH: 11 | LOW: 20
They've been eliminated from the playoffs, just about wrapped up the No. 1 draft pick, and in Gilberto seem to have hit the jackpot on a DP forward. Chicago have a good young core and a ton of offseason flexibility. Things are bad, but they should get better.
Latest result: Lost at Montreal, 2-1; Lost at Toronto, 3-2
Last five results: L-L-L-L-L
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. New England
Only MLS league games will be reflected in the rankings. Rankings are voted on by MLSsoccer.com editorial staff and remarks are written by Senior Editor Matt Doyle (@MLSAnalyst).
