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<strong>1</strong> |
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<p>Looked a little old and a step slow, and for the first time in a long time felt like the second-best team on the field. <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/12/despite-loss-fc-dallas-la-galaxys-landon-donovan-still-confident-its-still-c" target="_blank">FC Dallas deserves a ton of credit</a> for going for the jugular late.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-12-fc-dallas-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Dallas, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday vs. Seattle (8:15 pm; ESPN2/TSN2)</li></ul> |
<strong>2</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 2</p> |
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<p>Friday night misery followed by Sunday evening relief. Seattle fell to a hot team in a trap game, but enter this weekend <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/13/supporters-shield-scenarios-seattle-sounders-and-la-galaxy-will-decide-who-w" target="_blank">one win from the franchise's first Supporters' Shield</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-10-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost vs. Vancouver, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday at LA (8:15 pm; ESPN2/TSN2)</li></ul> |
<strong>3</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 3</p> |
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<p>After beating LA, FCD said "<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/12/fc-dallas-back-playoffs-thanks-win-over-la-galaxy-it-was-well-deserved" target="_blank">the win was well deserved</a>," and they're right. It may not be the prettiest soccer in the league, but it has proved to be damn effective.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-12-fc-dallas-vs-la-galaxy/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. LA, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-L-W</li><li><strong><strong>This Week</strong>: </strong>Saturday at Colorado (3 pm; NBCSN)</li></ul> |
<strong>4</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 4</p> |
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<p>D.C. doesn't inspire poetry or awe, but they are wickedly tough to break down and masters at getting the results they need. And in Fabian Espindola, they have <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/10/12/goal-fabian-espindola-chips-deric-break" target="_blank">a fearless match winner</a>.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-12-houston-dynamo-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Won at Houston, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-W-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Chicago (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>5</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 5</p> |
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<p>Speaking of match-winners, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/11/season-full-highlights-new-englands-lee-nguyen-outdoes-himself-playoff-clinc" target="_blank">New England's got Lee Nguyen</a>. The Revs still aren't getting consistent production from their center forwards, but with Nguyen doing ridiculous stuff in the final third, it just hasn't mattered that much.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-montreal-impact-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Drew at Montreal, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-L-W-W-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Thursday at Houston (8 pm; ESPN2/TSN2)</li></ul> |
<strong>6</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 6</p> |
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<p>Sebastian Velasquez's <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/12/jeff-cassar-touts-intensity-and-focus-rsls-makeshift-lineup-playoff-clinchin" target="_blank">return to relevance was timely</a>, and it's worth remembering that he played a significant role in last year's playoff series vs. Portland. More depth for what's already the league's deepest attack.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-real-salt-lake-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. San Jose, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday at Portland (10 pm; NBCSN/TSN2)</li></ul> |
<strong>7</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 8</p> |
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<p>The Power Rankings Politburo was split on this one: Is <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/11/sporting-kc-gain-big-boost-confidence-playoff-clinching-win-over-chicago-fir" target="_blank">a home win over Chicago</a> really enough to bump Sporting above the Crew?</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-10-sporting-kansas-city-vs-chicago-fire/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Chicago, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five:</strong> L-W-L-D-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at Philadelphia (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>8</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 7</p> |
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<p>Turned into Barcelona for five minutes in Philly, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/11/columbus-edges-closer-playoffs-after-amazing-comeback-win-philadelphia-were-" target="_blank">just about punching their own playoff ticket</a> in the process. Now comes the biggest game of the season: If they beat the Red Bulls, they'll most likely host the 4-5 Knockout Round game.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-philadelphia-union-vs-columbus-crew/recap" target="_blank">Won at Philadelphia, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-W-L-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday at New York (3 pm; UniMas)</li></ul> |
<strong>9</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 9</p> |
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<p>Mike Petke's made <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/13/new-york-red-bulls-reserves-kosuke-kimura-ruben-bover-vindicate-mike-petkes-" target="_blank">all the right moves down the stretch</a> (again). Now comes a must-win against the Crew in what could be Thierry Henry's last game at Red Bull Arena.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-new-york-red-bulls-vs-toronto-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Toronto, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Sunday vs. Columbus (3 pm; UniMas)</li></ul> |
<strong>10</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 10</p> |
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Vancouver had won three games in four months. Now <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/11/vancouver-whitecaps-carl-robinson-credits-desire-determination-grit-teams-la" target="_blank">they've won three games in a row</a>, because MLS. And with San Jose & Colorado the only teams left on their schedule, they should absolutely qualify for the postseason.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-10-seattle-sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-fc/recap" target="_blank">Won at Seattle, 1-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-W-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at San Jose (10:30 pm; TSN/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>11</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 11</p> |
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<p>That Vancouver win was a gut-punch <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/sideline/news/article/2014/10/09/portland-timbers-owner-merritt-paulson-issues-fans-permission-root-seattle-sounders" target="_blank">for the Timbers</a> and their fans. They now face the daunting prospect of (probably) needing six points from RSL & FCD, while hoping that Vancouver drops at least two to either San Jose or Colorado.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-08-portland-timbers-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. San Jose, 3-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-W-W</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Friday vs. Real Salt Lake (10 pm; NBCSN/TSN2)</li></ul> |
<strong>12</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 12</p> |
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That game was bonkers. For the second straight week the Union took a lead at home in a must-win game, and for the second straight week <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/11/union-despondent-after-late-collapse-eliminates-team-playoff-contention-we-l" target="_blank">found an unimaginable way to blow it</a>.
<ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-philadelphia-union-vs-columbus-crew/recap" target="_blank">Lost vs. Columbus, 3-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-D-L-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Kansas City (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>13</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 14</p> |
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<p>The Dynamo are in an unfamiliar place: <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/13/disappointed-houston-dynamo-reflect-reasons-their-rare-early-exit-playoff-pi" target="_blank">on the outside of the playoffs looking in.</a> They've got to figure out how to get better defensively this offseason, and which – if any – of their forwards can be consistent in front of goal.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-08-toronto-fc-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Won at Toronto, 1-0</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-12-houston-dynamo-vs-dc-united/recap" target="_blank">Lost to D.C. United, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-W-L-W-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Thursday vs. New England (8 pm; ESPN2/TSN2)</li></ul> |
<strong>14</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 13</p> |
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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/12/2014-playoff-dream-fade-toronto-fc-boss-greg-vanney-urges-fans-keep-faith-co" target="_blank">Keep the core together</a>. Draft well, especially with that pick Chivas sent you. Give the kids time to develop, and reevaluate at this time next year. No more overhauls.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-08-toronto-fc-vs-houston-dynamo/recap" target="_blank">Lost to Houston, 1-0</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-new-york-red-bulls-vs-toronto-fc/recap" target="_blank">Lost at New York, 3-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>W-W-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Montreal (2 pm; Univ. Dep./RDS/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>15</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 16</p> |
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<p>It was wonderful to see Marco Di Vaio <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/11/retiring-montreal-forward-marco-di-vaio-turns-back-clock-brace-2-2-draw-vs-n" target="_blank">paint one more masterpiece</a> in his brilliant career. The Impact will have to work hard to replace him, but most of the other attacking pieces are already in place. They've got a jump on 2015.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-montreal-impact-vs-new-england-revolution/recap" target="_blank">Drew vs. New England, 2-2</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-W-L-D-D</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Montreal (2 pm; Univ. Dep./RDS/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>16</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 15</p> |
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<p>Chicago have some pieces, but it's not clear how they all fit together or if they make each other better. One win in their last 10, and lots of worries to ponder over a long offseason.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-10-sporting-kansas-city-vs-chicago-fire/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Kansas City, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-D-D-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday at D.C. United (7 pm; <a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>17</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/arrow-up-with-shadow_1.png" style="width: 30px; height: 32px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 18</p> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/Chivas.png" style="width: 75px; height: 99px;"> |
<p>Kris Tyrpak basically turned into Messi <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/10/12/goal-kristopher-tyrpak-weaves-through-rapids-defense" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a>. That is an amazing goal, and Tyrpak is a good reason to tune in to watch the Goats over the final two weeks of the season.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-chivas-usa-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Won vs. Colorado, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-L-L-W-W</li><li><strong>Next MLS Game: </strong>Oct. 22 at Real Salt Lake</li></ul> |
<strong>18</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/red-arrow-down2_0.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; width: 30px; height: 30px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 17</p> |
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<p><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/12/verge-record-winless-streak-san-jose-earthquakes-insist-theyre-not-beaten" target="_blank">Winless in 13</a>, shut out in three of five, and only one multi-goal game in the last two months. This is a nosedive for a franchise that took too many gambles on imports instead of sticking with their own guys this past offseason.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-08-portland-timbers-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Portland, 3-0</a><br><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-real-salt-lake-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Real Salt Lake, 2-0</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>L-D-L-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Vancouver (10:30 pm; TSN/<a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a>)</li></ul> |
<strong>19</strong> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/straight-line.png" style="width: 30px; height: 14px;"><p class="rtecenter">Last: 19</p> |
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<p>If the Quakes are in a nosedive, then the Rapids are in a death spiral. They've taken two of the last 36 points up for grabs and, <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/12/colorado-rapids-rue-defensive-mistakes-winless-streak-hits-12-games" target="_blank">with ever-changing lineups and rotations</a>, this feels like a crucial year of development lost for the kids.</p><ul><li><strong>Last Week: </strong><a href="//matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-10-11-chivas-usa-vs-colorado-rapids/recap" target="_blank">Lost at Chivas USA, 2-1</a></li><li><strong>Last Five: </strong>D-L-D-L-L</li><li><strong>This Week: </strong>Saturday vs. Dallas (3 pm; NBCSN)</li></ul> |
