Just about every top team this year has received a pass in the Power Rankings for a flub. This week that courtesy went to Real Salt Lake, who tripped up for the first time this season at the end of an exhausting week. But take note: there's little room for error with the Red Bulls bearing down. Disagree with our rankings? Vote for your own!
All match times for this week's games are ET; only MLS regular-season games reflected on schedule.
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1</strong></span> |
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<p>Say what you will about their tough week—during which they lost the CCL final and fell away to the Timbers, while failing to score a goal over 180 minutes for the first time since May 2009—but RSL are still the class of the league.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to Portland, 1-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/timbers-get-first-clean-sheet-end-rsls-unbeaten-run" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14309" target="_self">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Chivas USA (4 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>WWWWL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<p>The Red Bulls' attack gets all the attention. But even when the goals aren’t pouring in, they’re still winning thanks to their team defense. At this rate, they’ll give up less than 10 goals all year.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat Kansas City, 1-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/rodgers-first-half-strike-enough-third-straight-red-bulls-win" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14258" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at LA (11 pm, ESPN2/Deportes)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TLWWW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
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<p>Yes, Brek Shea’s winner was a fluke after a mostly tightly played game at FC Dallas. But if the Galaxy want to remind us they’re elite, their May schedule is a good opportunity for statements, with major clashes vs. New York, Philly, Houston and SuperClasico rivals Chivas.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to FC Dallas, 2-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/shea-stuns-galaxy-late-winner-stormy-night-frisco" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14336" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. New York (11 pm, ESPN2/Deportes)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TTWWL</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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<p>Say this for Peter Nowak: he’s probably the last guy in MLS willing to turtle. He loses Jordan Harvey to a debatable red card and then throws Michael Farfan into the mix with an eye on taking it to the Quakes? The Union’s latest 1-0 win certainly took some guts.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat San Jose, 1-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/man-down-union-edge-quakes-behind-la-touxs-pk" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14222" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday at Portland (10:30 pm, Fox Soccer)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>WLWTW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">The emotion of the win at Qwest last weekend overshadowed the fact that the Sounders are playing some very good soccer. They're unbeaten in their last six. The return to form and fitness of Montero, Evans, and Fernandez give Sigi Schmid's side some real oomph. </p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat Toronto, 3-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/fernandez-evans-target-against-punchless-tfc" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14303" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at D.C. United (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>), Saturday at Columbus (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TWTWW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Against the odds and expert opinion, there’s a plan in Columbus. The unbeaten streak is up to six, and with every result, the belief grows. Now only if someone other than Emilio Renteria could get in on the scoring.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat Vancouver, 2-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/renteria-brace-gives-crew-2-1-win-despite-salgados-1st" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14259" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Seattle (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>WTWTW</li></ul><strong><br></strong> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
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<p>An undefeated April, an emerging star in Will Bruin and an early MVP argument from golden-booted Brad Davis. And we still have yet to see what Koke and Je-Vaughn Watson can bring to the table. Sure is starting to look like Big Orange is back.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat D.C. United, 4-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/bruin-leads-explosive-dynamo-offense-rout-dc" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14204" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Toronto FC (7 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>8</strong></span> |
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<p>Who could have guessed the Rapids would need Andre Akpan to help salvage a home draw against Chicago? Gary Smith’s bunch is facing a real test of its depth here early in the season, and perhaps no one will be more crucial going forward than offseason pickup Sanna Nyassi.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied Chicago, 1-1 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/rapids-come-back-snap-losing-streak-tie-vs-fire" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14288" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at Houston (8:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>), Saturday at New England (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>) </li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>WLLLT</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>Did Brek Shea mean it or not? Who cares. It was three points against the top team in the West standings. But the question remains: Who will replace David Ferreira? Can youngsters Fabian Castillo and Eric Avila really carry the load up top? </p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat LA, 2-1 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/shea-stuns-galaxy-late-winner-stormy-night-frisco" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14336" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at D.C. United (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>LWLWW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<p>Teams undergoing radical changes usually experience more growing pains. But in their last two matches – both wins – the Goats are showing character and a knack for a solid possession game.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Beat New England, 3-0 (<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/chivas-put-swift-end-revs-momentum-rout" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=14307" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week</strong><strong>: </strong>Saturday at Real Salt Lake (4 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TTTWW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
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<p>Forget that RSL were exhausted, emotional and fielding some reserves – Portland’s win over the best in the league is a monstrous boost for first-year franchise. The Timbers Army better stay as loud as possible as their team flexes its JELD-WEN muscles: Eight of Portland’s next 10 league games are at home.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week:</strong> Beat Real Salt Lake, 1-0 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/timbers-get-first-clean-sheet-end-rsls-unbeaten-run" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14309" target="_self">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday vs. Philadelphia (10:30 pm, Fox Soccer)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TWWLW</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
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<p>The Revs have been one of the most mercurial teams of the last few weeks, and the rankings can’t quite get a feel of what they’re all about. But most troubling for New England in the loss to Chivas USA was the way the wheels fell off after conceding the first goal, and how a flub between Sharlie Joseph and Didier Domi eventually did the team in.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to Chivas USA, 3-0 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/chivas-put-swift-end-revs-momentum-rout" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14307" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Colorado (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TLLWL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<p>It wasn't pretty and the absence of Logan Pause and Cory Gibbs are massive concerns, but a draw at altitude against the reigning Cup holders is a decent confidence booster. Is Marco Pappa on the verge of going on a tear?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Tied Colorado, 1-1 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/rapids-come-back-snap-losing-streak-tie-vs-fire" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14288" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Vancouver (8:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>LLLTT</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>14</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
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<p>The ‘Caps steered away from their typical high-pressure style in Columbus, going defense-first in the hope of securing their first road result. Too bad the second half proved they’re better and more comfortable when attacking.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to Columbus, 2-1 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/renteria-brace-gives-crew-2-1-win-despite-salgados-1st" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14259" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Chicago (8:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TLTLL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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<p>Good news for Sporting in their defeat at RBA: For once, no one was carded. Bad news: Third straight loss has SKC floundering on four points in the basement of the overall standings. A bye this weekend could be just what the doctor ordered for Peter Vermes’ crew.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to New York, 1-0 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/rodgers-first-half-strike-enough-third-straight-red-bulls-win" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14258" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Bye</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>LTLLL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>16</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
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<p>Ben Olsen’s group simply had no answer for Will Bruin, and the team’s defense is suddenly just where it was last season: the worst in the league. A short week will now place a tight spotlight on the defense and how they recover from a humbling night in Houston.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to Houston, 4-1 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/bruin-leads-explosive-dynamo-offense-rout-dc" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14204" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Wednesday at Seattle (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>), Saturday vs. FC Dallas (7:30 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>LTWLL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>17</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<p>Wholesale lineup changes didn’t change the result. Sitting their most dangerous attacking players meant the Quakes rarely threatened in Philly, even when the Union were reduced to 10 men. What’s Yallop’s next move?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to Philadelphia, 1-0 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/man-down-union-edge-quakes-behind-la-touxs-pk" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14222" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Bye</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TTLLL</li></ul> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>18</strong></span> |
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>18</strong></span> |
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<p>The Reds walked into a buzz saw in Seattle, and there are real concerns to address. First thing: just 53 percent of Toronto’s passes have been played in or into the opposition half this season, and that’s the worst in the league.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong>Lost to Seattle, 3-0 (<a href="../../matchcenter-recap/fernandez-evans-target-against-punchless-tfc" target="_blank">RECAP</a>/<a href="../../videos?catid=1822&id=14303" target="_blank">WATCH</a>)</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Houston (7 pm, <a href="https://mdl.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/secure/registerform" target="_blank">MatchDay Live</a>)</li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>TTLTL</li></ul> |
