With the playoffs finally looming, there's little change atop Mt. Power Rankings. The Rocky Mountain champs are still tops here too, despite nearly falling flat in Colorado. The Sounders and FC Dallas, meanwhile, took some lumps before the final whistle blew on the season, while New York drop in at No. 3.
<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>1</strong></span> |
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<p>Being favored in the playoffs is something new for this organization, but we can't help but think they're salivating at a cold-weather MLS Cup final.</p><p><strong>(15-4-11, 56 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat Cruz Azul, 3-1 (CCL), Tied COL, 2-2[<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9914" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at DAL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
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<p>Arena's boys needed that lift from last-day win over FCD. They may do just enough to win. But that's all they'll need in postseason.</p><p><strong>(18-7-5, 59 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat DAL, 2-1 [<a href="http://latv.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=1877&id=9968" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sunday at SEA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
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<p>Think cozy Buck Shaw Stadium will remind Thierry Henry and Rafa Márquez of an early-round Copa del Rey road game?</p><p><strong>(15-9-6, 51 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat NE, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9833" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday at SJ</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>4</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>2</strong></span> |
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<p>Donovan and Beckham, Halloween in Seattle, 40,000-plus fans at Qwest Field. Anyone got an extra ticket?</p><p><strong>(14-10-6, 48 pts.) Last: </strong>Lost to Saprissa, 2-1 (CCL), Lost to HOU, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9865" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Sunday vs. LA</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>5</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>3</strong></span> |
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<p>That 19-game unbeaten streak is now a two-game winless streak. Will consistency beat out momentum for Hoops?</p><p><strong>(12-4-14, 50 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to LA, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9968" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. RSL</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
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<p>The Hebrew Hammer. Get to know him. The focus falls on Andy Gruenebaum beginning Thursday.</p><strong>(14-8-8, 50 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat Joe Public, 4-1 (CCL), Beat PHI, 3-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9953" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Thursday at COL<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>7</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>6</strong></span> |
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<div>There are two ways Colorado can go after such a jaw-dropping collapse against RSL. Will it be persistence or panic?</div><p><strong>(12-8-10, 46 pts.) Last:</strong> Tied RSL, 2-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9914" target="_blank">WATCH</a>], <strong>Next:</strong> Thursday vs. CLB</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>8</strong></span> |
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<p>Chris Wondolowski scored Quakes' final 10 goals. Suggestion for Red Bulls: Stop Wondo.</p><p><strong>(13-10-7, 46 pts.) Last: </strong>Beat CHV, 3-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9801" target="_blank">WATCH</a>], Lost to KC, 4-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9910" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> Saturday vs. NY</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>9</strong></span> |
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<p>Day late and a dollar short for Birahim Diop. Still, we give Peter Vermes a thumbs-up for helping to change culture in KC and build for the future.</p><strong>(11-13-6, 39 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat SJ, 4-1 <a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9500" target="_blank">[</a><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9910" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> End of season<br> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
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<p>If Carlos de los Cobos sticks around, expect a completely different team at Bridgeview next year.</p><p><strong>(9-12-9, 36 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat CHV, 4-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9933" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> End of season</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
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<p>The rebuilding project is officially on in Toronto. We're curious to see who's in the plans, but three words: keep De Ro.</p><p><strong>(9-13-8, 35 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat A. Unido, 1-0 (CCL), Beat DC, 3-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9897" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> End of season</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>12</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>10</strong></span> |
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<p>Don't be fooled by the final result. The Union seem to be doing things right, and could be the Earthquakes of 2011.</p><p><strong>(8-15-7, 31 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to CLB, 3-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9953" target="_blank">WATCH</a>] <strong>Next:</strong> End of season</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>13</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>11</strong></span> |
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<p>For the first time in a long time, there's an argument whether Shalrie Joseph was Best XI material. </p><p><strong>(9-16-5, 32 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to NY, 2-0 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9833" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> End of season</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 Dynamo finish strong, but they have some work to do in the offseason. </p><p><strong>(9-15-6, 33 pts.) Last:</strong> Beat SEA, 2-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9865" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>End of season</p> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>15</strong></span> |
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<p>See comment for Chicago. Replace Martin Vasquez for de los Cobos, Carson for Bridgeview.</p><strong>(8-16-4, 28 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to CHI, 4-1 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9933" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> End of season<br> |
<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's candid take on a brief coaching spell assured us he'll be back in the ranks somewhere, someday.</p><p><strong>(6-20-4, 22 pts.) Last:</strong> Lost to TOR, 3-2 [<a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=9897" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> End of season</p> |
