The sun is shining in Seattle, and Sounders are on the move. After
three straight wins, it's tough to deny that Sigi Schmid's crew can now
officially stake their claim to one of the best in the West with a huge
match looming againt the No. 1 LA Galaxy. The New York Red Bulls,
meanwhile, fall to their lowest spot in weeks after a tough road trip to
the West Coast.
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span> |
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What an utterly bizarre game, and what a spectacular save from Mike
Magee in the 89th minute. At that point, didn’t you just get the feeling
that this is meant to be the Galaxy’s year? How does a guy who’s never
played ‘keeper make that save? Any MLS starter would be happy to have it
on his highlight reel. Still need a forward to start scoring, though.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied San Jose, 0-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-san-jose-earthquakes-vs-los-angeles-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16262" target="_self">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Monday vs. Seattle (10:30 pm, ESPN2)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>WTTWT</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
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Schellas Hyndman’s team is still coming together, and though the
pieces don’t quite fit just yet, they’re getting good results along the
way. Turns out that heavy loss to Sporting a couple weeks back was a
blip after all — and to prove it, they completely destroyed Portland on
Saturday. This team should keep getting better as the season progresses.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat Portland, 4-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-fc-dallas-vs-portland-timbers/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16308" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Columbus (9 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TWLWW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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Let’s officially enter Mauro Rosales into the “Newcomer of the Year”
running — and as a darkhorse for MVP. The Argentine hasn’t put up gaudy
numbers, but he makes plays all over the field and has allowed Seattle
to move on from the Steve Zakuani incident. "Flaco" Fernández gets a nod
as well, as does the rock-solid defense. Hopefully Jeff Parke’s injury
isn’t severe.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat New York, 4-2 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-23-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16199" target="_blank">WATCH</a>), Beat New England, 2-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-26-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-england-revolution/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16350">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Monday at LA (10:30 pm, ESPN2)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TTTWT</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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Faryd Mandragón stood up and took the blame for the two goals
against Chivas. Meanwhile, the offense stood up and put three on the
board to get their ‘keeper off the hook. There’s a mentality of
collective responsibility about the Union that has them deservedly
sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied Sporting KC, 0-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-22-philadelphia-union-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16160">WATCH</a>), Beat Chivas USA, 3-2 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-philadelphia-union-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16298" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at D.C. United (7 pm, Fox Soccer)</li><li><strong>Last Five:</strong> TTLTW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
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<p>
If Álvaro Saborío is going to start scoring again, then RSL are
going to start climbing the charts. Granted, it was against TFC, so
there’s no saying this will be a permanent run of form. Also, while most
of the other teams near the top of the PRanks will be inundated with
CCL fixtures, RSL have a comparatively light schedule. They’re a good
bet for a second-half run.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied Chicago, 0-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-22-chicago-fire-vs-real-salt-lake/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16165">WATCH</a>) Beat Toronto, 3-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-real-salt-lake-vs-toronto-fc/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16310">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Monday vs. New England (8:30 pm, ESPN2)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>LTTTW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
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<p>
All the experts — including those of us on the Power Rankings
committee — figured this was a rebuilding year for Columbus. But it’s
looking more and more like it was simply a “building” year, as Robert
Warzycha & Co. added a bunch of youngsters who really, really know
how to play. They’re just two points out of first in the East with
nearly half the season played.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat Colorado, 4-1 <a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-04-new-york-red-bulls-vs-columbus-crew/recap">(</a><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-26-columbus-crew-vs-colorado-rapids/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16364">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at FC Dallas (9 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TWLWW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<p>
They’ve won just once since April and got thumped on the road
midweek. Things will get better with the return of Tim Ream and Juan
Agudelo — and hopefully, sooner or later, Rafa Márquez — but many of the
other veterans look like they’re running on fumes. Not good, especially
for a team that has a ton of travel coming up this summer.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost at Seattle, 4-2 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-23-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16199" target="_blank">WATCH</a>), Tied Chicago, 1-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-26-chicago-fire-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16337">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at San Jose (10:30 pm, ESPN2)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TTWLW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" alt="" width="40" height="40"></strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/sportingkc_logo.png" border="1" alt="" width="58" height="58"> |
Sporting have won three of four, and since that pasting they took in
LA last month have been revitalized and solid at the back. If they pick
up some opportunistic goals, as they managed this past week, they’ll
continue to win. And with an incredibly kind schedule the rest of the
way, they look a good bet to climb into the playoff race.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied Philadelphia, 0-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-22-philadelphia-union-vs-sporting-kansas-city/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16160">WATCH</a>), Beat Vancouver,2-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-sporting-kansas-city-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16306" target="_self">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Portland (11 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TWWTW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
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<p>
The high from that demolition of DC a few weeks back has worn off
in a hurry, especially in the wake of what was really an embarrassing
scoreless draw against LA this weekend. The good news is that a (fully
rested) Chris Wondolowski is coming back, and the defense still looks
solid. Frank Yallop should have little trouble making the pieces fit.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied LA, 0-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-san-jose-earthquakes-vs-los-angeles-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16262" target="_self">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. New York (10:30 pm, ESPN2)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TWWLT</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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Giving up the lead twice at home to a struggling team is not the
hallmark of a club that looks serious about making a run. There’s not a
lot to say about it other than, “It happens with young teams.” The good
news is that they’re learning and improving each week, and they boast
some of the league’s most exciting attackers, including the recently
acquired Dwayne De Rosario.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied Houston, 2-2 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-dc-united-vs-houston-dynamo/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16244">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week</strong><strong>: </strong>Saturday vs. Philadelphia (7 pm, Fox Soccer)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>WTLTT</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
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Two awful losses in a row, a negative goal differential, and just a
general lack of intensity have derailed last year’s MLS Cup champs. If
Omar Cummings can get healthy and Conor Casey comes back from his red
card with the form he showed over the past month, they could make a
second-half run. But the overall impression is that something’s missing.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week:</strong> Lost at Columbus, 4-1 <a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-04-new-york-red-bulls-vs-columbus-crew/recap">(</a><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-26-columbus-crew-vs-colorado-rapids/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16364">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Houston (9 pm, ESPN2)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TWTLT</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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Last time the Dynamo faced DC, they dominated in the air and posted
four goals. This time they were stoned repeatedly by Bill Hamid and were
only able to walk away with a single point. It’s not crisis-time yet in
Houston, but they’re making a lot of the same mistakes that cost them
so dearly in 2010. Good news is that reinforcements are coming.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied D.C. United, 2-2 (<a>RECAP</a>/<a>WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Colorado (9 pm, ESPN2)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TLWLT</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/chicago_150.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
Only four losses on the season and unbeaten in forever, but the Fire
have to start turning some of those draws into wins. They had ample
opportunity to take all three points from the Red Bulls this weekend,
but weren’t able to capitalize. Rumors abound about midseason
reinforcements, and you have to believe that means “goalscorer.”
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied Real Salt Lake, 0-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-22-chicago-fire-vs-real-salt-lake/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16165">WATCH</a>), Tied New York, 1-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-26-chicago-fire-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16337">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Chivas USA (10 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/loginform">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>LWTTT</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/chivas_150.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
The Rojiblancos are the only team in the league currently on
three-game losing skid, but the good news is that the offense is
starting to fire. Two goals on the road at Philadelphia is a good
building block and bodes well for the rest of the season. Now Robin
Fraser needs to get his defense back into shape.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to Philadelphia, 3-2 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-philadelphia-union-vs-chivas-usa/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16298" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Chicago (10 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five:</strong> TWLLL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" alt="" width="40" height="40"></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/portland_150.png" alt="" width="50" height="50"> |
It may be time for John Spencer to admit that the forward tandem of
Kenny Cooper and Jorge Perlaza just doesn’t work. The two can’t link up
with each other consistently and neither is particularly dangerous
off-the-ball in the run of play. A change in midfield as well — Diego
Chará has been questionable — could be on the books.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to FC Dallas, 4-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-fc-dallas-vs-portland-timbers/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16308" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Sporting KC (11 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>LLLTL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/vancouver_150.png" alt="" width="40" height="58"> |
The ‘Caps have the worst record in the league, but their goal
differential isn’t horrible. That suggests they’ll pull things together
somewhat as they continue to coalesce during the second half of the
season. There are still tweaks that need to be made, but things don’t
seem as dire as they did a month ago.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to Sporting KC, 2-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-sporting-kansas-city-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16306" target="_self">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at Toronto FC (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TLTWL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>17</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" alt="" width="40" height="40"></strong></span></strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>17</strong></span> |
<img src="//columbus-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/newengland_150.png" border="1" alt="" width="55" height="55"> |
They’ve won just once in their past 10 outings and haven’t looked
remotely good since a 3-2 win over SKC two months ago. Their strikers
don’t finish, their midfield doesn’t hold the ball well, and their
fullbacks haven’t been adding to the attack. And Matt Reis has looked to
be a shadow of his old self in net.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost at Seattle, 2-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-23-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16199" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Monday at Real Salt Lake (8:30 pm, ESPN2)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>LLTTL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>18</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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There is always a learning-curve when transitioning to the pros,
especially in defense. We saw that this week with Doneil Henry, who had a
bit of a howler after several solid outings. Finding a steady, veteran
presence to put alongside him would go a long way, as would getting a
fully fit and healthy midfield in front of him. Neither exist in Toronto
right now.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost at Real Salt Lake, 3-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-06-25-real-salt-lake-vs-toronto-fc/recap">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=16310">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Vancouver (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TTTLL</li></ul> |
