It had to happen sometime. The Power Rankings ended up in a stalemate when our editors clashed over Real Salt Lake and the Galaxy, offering up the first tie atop the rankings this season. The Red Bulls, meanwhile, gained some ground to No. 4 and Chivas USA vaulted four spots to No. 11.
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>T-1</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span> |
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<p>The champs have allowed just 16 goals this season, only six at home. Both could be league records by season's end.</p><p><strong>(12-4-8, 44 pts.) Last: </strong>Tied SEA, 0-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8514" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday vs. TOR (CCL), Saturday vs. CHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>T-1</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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<p>Guess who's back? With or without David Beckham, the Galaxy looked inspired while completing a season sweep of the Crew.</p><p><strong>(14-5-5, 47 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat CLB, 3-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8618" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs DC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<p>Hyndman's crew welcomes Thierry Henry & Co. on Thursday, having won their last six at home, outscoring opponents 10-1 in that span.</p><p><strong>(10-2-11, 41 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied SJ, 0-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8615" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Thursday vs. NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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<p>Tim Ream's quiet case for Rookie of the Year grows stronger, and Dane Richards proves his worth one more time. But how is Rafa's ankle?</p><p><strong>(12-8-4, 40 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat COL, 3-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8572" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Thursday at DAL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
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<p><a title="Guillermo Barros Schelotto" href="../../player/guillermo-barros-schelotto">Guillermo Barros Schelotto</a> might have
taken a pounding against LA, but Crew fans don't expect him to wilt down the stretch.</p><p><strong>(13-6-5, 44 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to LA, 3-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8618" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday vs. Joe Public (CCL), Saturday vs. SEA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
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<p>A midweek trip to Costa Rica will put the miles on Sigi's group, and a weekend date with Columbus is no fun either.</p><strong>(9-9-6, 33 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied RSL, 0-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8514" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday at Saprissa (CCL), Saturday at CLB |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
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<p>The Quakes have the easiest road to the postseason of the bubble teams. Their remaining opponents have a combined winning percentage of just .427.</p><p><strong>(9-7-6, 33 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied DAL, 0-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8615" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday vs PHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
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<p>Omar Cummings is on a tear, with four goals in the Rapids' last three. Can he keep it going against the Revs?</p><p><strong>(9-7-7, 34 pts.) Last: </strong>Lost to NY, 3-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8572" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at NE</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
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<p>The Wizards' mad dash for points resumes (where else?) on the road at the HDC, where they beat the Galaxy on Aug. 28.</p><strong>(7-9-6, 27 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied PHI, 1-1, Sept. 4 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8374" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday at CHV<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
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<p>The blame game has begun in Toronto, where the situation went from bad to worse in a home loss to DC.</p><p><strong>(7-10-7, 28 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied CHI, 0-0, [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8495" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>] Lost to DC, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8570" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday at RSL (CCL), Saturday at HOU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
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<p>Is there a more interesting odd couple in MLS than Justin Braun and Alan Gordon? The Goats are banking on their success.</p><p><strong>(7-12-4, 25 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat NE, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8543" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Sunday vs. KC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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<p>Nery Castillo is still struggling to find his footing with the Fire, and time is running out.</p><p><strong>(6-8-8, 26 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied TOR, [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8495" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>] 0-0, Lost to PHI, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8586" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>],
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<p>Danny Mwanga's injury soured a historic first-ever shutout for Nowak's crew, who have looked solid lately.</p><p><strong>(6-11-6, 24 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat CHI, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8586" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
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<p>Ugh. The Revs missed some key points against Chivas USA, and they face the league's toughest schedule down the stretch.</p><p><strong>(7-13-3, 24 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to CHV, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8543" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at COL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
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<p>Dominic Kinnear is facing a career first. He has never failed to reach the postseason as an MLS head coach.</p><p><strong>(6-12-5, 23 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to SJ, 2-1, Sept. 4 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8456" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>Saturday vs. TOR</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<p>Ben Olsen says he hasn't had a ton of fun in DC, but the win at BMO Field had to lift his spirits.</p><p><strong>(5-16-3, 18 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat TOR, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8570" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at LA</p> |
