Real Salt Lake took over the top spot in the rankings with a record-breaking win at Rio Tinto, but will it last? Both the Galaxy and Red Bulls could gain some traction with a win in their titanic matchup on Friday at the Home Depot Center. FC Dallas, Columbus and Seattle, meanwhile, stayed put in this week's poll.
<strong>Rank</strong> |
<strong>Last</strong> |
<strong>Club</strong> |
<strong>Comment</strong> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>T-1</strong></span> |
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<p>RSL may be No. 1, but they didn't really look it against Chicago. Things have been rocky for RSL in the Rocky Mountain Cup: The Rapids lead the all-time series 9-6-3.</p><p><strong>(13-4-8, 47 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat TOR, 4-1 (CCL), Beat CHI, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8749" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday at Arabe Unido (CCL), Saturday vs. COL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>T-1</strong></span> |
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<p>Suspended star Omar Gonzalez will miss his second league game this season against New York. The other? A 2-0 Galaxy loss to the Revs on July 10.</p><p><strong>(15-5-5, 50 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat DCU, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8805" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Friday vs. NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<p>Two matches, four days. And (at least) three starters out. Will the draw with New York portend the end of FCD's magical run?</p><p><strong>(10-2-12, 42 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied NY, 2-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8713" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday vs. NE, Saturday at KC</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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<p>The fuss in New Jersey is about JPA as a super sub, but don't believe the hype. There's no way he starts on the bench against LA, is there?</p><p><strong>(12-8-5, 41 pts.) Last: </strong>Tied FCD, 2-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8713" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Friday at LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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<p>If Robert Warzycha's concerned about Guillermo Barros Schelotto, we are. GBS will likely rest against Santos and New England.</p><p><strong>(13-7-5, 44 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat Joe Public, 3-0 (CCL), Lost to SEA, 4-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8774" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday vs. Santos Laguna (CCL), Saturday at NE</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 rollercoaster week to take for Sounders fans, who watched CCL hopes fade before a statement win against the Crew. </p><strong>(10-9-6, 36 pts.) Last: </strong>Lost to Saprissa, 2-0 (CCL), Beat CLB, 4-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8774" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday at Monterrey (CCL), Saturday at CHI<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
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<p>What a deal for Brian Mullan, who went right into the starting 11. He is the only player on the Rapids roster to win an MLS Cup.</p><p><strong>(10-7-7, 37 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat NE, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8792" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
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<p>Wondo's header against the Union was his sixth game-winning goal of the season, tied for the league lead with Edson Buddle.</p><p><strong>(10-7-6, 36 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat PHI, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8672" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at TOR</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
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<p>For the first time in three years, Kei Kamara will play an entire season with one team. He's got a career-high nine goals to show for it.</p><strong>(8-9-6, 30 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat CHV, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8820" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday vs. HOU, Saturday vs. FCD<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
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<p>Just a bunch of Canadians, eh? The Reds showed there's something left in the tank after an emotional week.</p><p><strong>(8-10-7, 31 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to RSL, 4-1 (CCL), Beat HOU, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8787" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Tuesday at Cruz Azul (CCL), Saturday vs. SJ</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
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<p>The possibility of missing the playoffs is beginning feel all too real for the Fire, who haven't stayed home during the postseason since 2004.</p><p><strong>(6-9-8, 26 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to RSL, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8749" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. SEA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>T-12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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<p>The Home Depot Center hasn't exactly been comfy confines for the Goats. They're 5-5-2 in their own back yard this season.</p><p><strong>(7-13-4, 25 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to KC, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8820" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at PHI</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>T-12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<p>More unpredictable: an episode of <em>It's Always Sunny...</em> or guessing whether Peter Nowak will speak in the postgame press conference?</p><p><strong>(6-12-6, 24 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to SJ, 1-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8672" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. CHV</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
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<p>The Revs are winless in all six road games against Western Conference foes this season after a humbling loss to Colorado.</p><p><strong>(7-14-3, 24 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to COL, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8792" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday at FCD, Saturday vs. CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
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<p>Dominic Kinnear practically threw in the towel this week. For the first time since arriving in Houston, the postseason seems impossible.</p><p><strong>(6-13-5, 23 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to TOR, 2-1[<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8787" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>Wednesday at KC, Saturday at DCU</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<p>Despite D.C.'s troubles, it's a breakthrough year personally for their surprising new leader: Santino Quaranta.</p><p><strong>(5-17-3, 18 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to LA, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=8805" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. HOU</p> |
