MLS Power Rankings, Week 8: Montreal Impact still struggling to find their form

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<p>Weren&#39;t great, but once again were good enough. And now with <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/joao-plata" target="_blank">Joao Plata</a> and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/sebastian-velasquez" target="_blank">Sebastian Velasquez</a> back, expect the attack to start humming.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-real-salt-lake-vs-portland-timbers/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Portland, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-D-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday vs. Vancouver (9:30 pm,&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>/TSN2)</li></ul>

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<p>Is this the best team in the world on restarts? When <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/michel-garbini-pereira" target="_blank">Michel</a> or <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/mauro-diaz" target="_blank">Mauro D&iacute;az</a> are standing over a dead ball, it&#39;s like Ray Allen at the free throw line: just automatic.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-fc-dallas-vs-toronto-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Toronto, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-W-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday at D.C. (7 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Their defense still looks like the league&#39;s best, and after four goals it&#39;s time to be excited about their attack as well. Especially when <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/benny-feilhaber" target="_blank">Benny Feilhaber</a> is hitting through-balls like <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PVXBNFqwzk/U1MfCtx05LI/AAAAAAAAAxo/CPweJMaVyA4/s1600/Benny.gif" target="_blank"><strong>THIS</strong></a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-sporting-kansas-city-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Montreal, 4-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at New England (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Seven points from three road comebacks on the trot. It hasn&#39;t always been pretty for Seattle, but they&#39;re finding a way &ndash; and Sigi&#39;s making some nice on-the-fly adjustments.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-chivas-usa-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won at Chivas USA, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-D-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday vs. Colorado (4 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>, Univ. Dep.)</li></ul>

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<p>Not <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/19/armchair-analyst-how-and-why-la-galaxy?module=from_footer" target="_blank">where some thought they would be just yet</a>, but is anyone comfortable betting against LA eventually getting there?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Vancouver, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-W-W-D</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>May 3 at Colorado</li></ul>

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<p>They play some beautiful, flowing soccer &ndash; some of the most interesting in the league. But it&#39;s become apparent that they need a center forward who can do more in terms of holding the ball up and bringing the rest of the attack into the play.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-columbus-crew-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. D.C, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday vs. New York (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Sleeper of a scoreless home draw, which is disappointing since a win would have given the Rapids some early breathing space.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-colorado-rapids-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. San Jose, 0-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday at Seattle (4 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>, Univ. Dep.)</li></ul>

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<p>The Power Rankings Politburo is officially encouraging TFC to string a pass or two together. Ninety minutes of bunker-ball every week is not a recipe for long-term success.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week:&nbsp;</strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-fc-dallas-vs-toronto-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Dallas, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-L-L</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>May 3 vs. New England</li></ul>

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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/kekuta-manneh" target="_blank">Kekuta Manneh</a> remains an unplayable force when coming off the bench. No other team in MLS has a weapon like that.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. LA, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Real Salt Lake (9:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>/TSN2)</li></ul><ul></ul>

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<p>End product hasn&#39;t been there, but the defense was better vs. Houston. On attack they seem to miss <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/jack-mcinerney" target="_blank">Jack McInerney</a>&#39;s &quot;I&#39;ll score when I want!&quot; attitude, even if the overall chemistry seems better with <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/andrew-wenger" target="_blank">Andrew Wenger</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-16-new-york-red-bulls-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Lost at New York, 2-1</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-philadelphia-union-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. Houston, 0-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-D-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday at Montreal (4 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Got <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/david-horst" target="_blank">David Horst</a> back and subsequently pitched a road shutout. The attack, however, is at sea.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-philadelphia-union-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Philadelphia, 0-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-L-L-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at New York (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)<br> Sunday vs. Portland (3 pm, UniMas)</li></ul>

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<p>Took a stoppage-time PK save to get out of Chicago with the point. The Revs are doing some serious work on defense while trying to figure out how to get the attack &ndash; five goals in seven games &ndash; going.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-chicago-fire-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Chicago, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Kansas City (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>Tied a league record with their sixth straight draw. Season record for draws is 16, set by the Fire in 2011. Records were made to be broken!</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-chicago-fire-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. New England, 1-1 </a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-D-D-D</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>May 3 vs. Real Salt Lake</li></ul>

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<p>As <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/dax-mccarty" target="_blank">Dax McCarty</a> has gotten healthier, those huge gaps in midfield have closed up. The partnership between him and <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/players/peguy-luyindula" target="_blank">P&eacute;guy Luyindula</a> needs to get more time to work.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-16-new-york-red-bulls-vs-philadelphia-union/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Philadelphia, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-D-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday vs. Houston (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)<br> Saturday at Columbus (7:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>If they had held on for just another few minutes, we&#39;d officially label D.C. a juggernaut. By any measure, though, a point at Columbus is a very good result.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-columbus-crew-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Columbus, 1-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-W-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday vs Dallas (7 pm,&nbsp;<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>It&#39;s been forever and a day since they won a game. There&#39;s talent here, but still so many missing pieces.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-chivas-usa-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Seattle, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-L-D-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>

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<p>The forwards are catching a lot of flack, but the defense is as big a concern. It&#39;s been 11 games across all competitions since the Timbers posted a shutout.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-real-salt-lake-vs-portland-timbers/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Real Salt Lake, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-D-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday at Houston (3 pm, UniMas)</li></ul>

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An ugly road point is still a point.&nbsp;<br><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-colorado-rapids-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Colorado, 0-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Chivas USA (10:30 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>

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<p>One win in their last 15 regular-season games. Three in 18 across all competitions.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-04-19-sporting-kansas-city-vs-montreal-impact/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Kansas City, 4-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-D-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week:&nbsp;</strong>Saturday vs. Philadelphia (4 pm, <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS Live</a>)</li></ul>