Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution weekly MLS Power Poll:
1. LAFC (17-3-4)
Last week: 1.
Defeated New York Red Bulls 4-2.
As fun as this team is to watch during the regular season, it must show that it can change its style because playoff games won’t be wide open. This is a lesson that Atlanta United learned last year and put to use in the playoffs.
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2. Philadelphia (13-7-6)
Last week: 3.
Defeated Houston 2-1.
They keep grinding out results.
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3. Atlanta United (13-9-3)
Last week: 7.
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4. Portland (10-9-4)
Last week: 5.
Defeated Vancouver 3-1.
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5. Minnesota (11-8-5)
Last week: 2.
Defeated at Dallas 5-3.
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6. San Jose (11-8-5)
Last week: 4.
Defeated at Colorado 2-1.
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7. Seattle (11-7-6)
Last week: 6.
Draw with New England 3-3.
I was stunned last week when I read someone else’s analysis that this team is slow. I’ve said that for two years.
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8. Real Salt Lake (11-9-4)
Last week: 11.
Won at Sporting KC 2-1.
Getting rid of Mike Petke was the best thing for this franchise.
9. New York Red Bulls (11-10-4)
Last week: 8.
Defeated at LAFC 4-2.
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10. NYCFC (10-5-8)
Last week: 9.
Defeated Houston 3-2 and defeated at Atlanta United 2-1.
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11. D.C. United (10-7-9)
Last week: 12.
Defeated L.A. Galaxy 2-1.
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12. L.A. Galaxy (12-11-1)
Last week: 10.
Defeated at D.C United 2-1.
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13. Dallas (10-9-6)
Last week: 16.
Defeated Minnesota 5-3.
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14. Orlando (8-11-6)
Last week: 13.
Draw at Toronto 1-1.
One of five teams that will compete for the final two playoff spots in the East.
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15. New England (9-9-7)
Last week: 17.
Draw at Seattle 3-3.
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16. Columbus (7-14-5)
Last week: 14.
Draw with Cincinnati 2-2.
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17. Montreal (10-13-3)
Last week: 15.
Defeated at Chicago 3-2.
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18. Chicago (7-10-9)
Last week: 20.
Defeated Montreal 3-2.
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19. Colorado (7-12-5)
Last week: 21.
Defeated San Jose 2-1.
Conor Casey is keeping things simple, which is a lesson most coaches should follow.
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20. Toronto (9-10-6)
Last week: 18.
Draw with Orlando 1-1.
Some please explain how this team will make the playoffs.
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21. Houston (9-13-3)
Last week: 19.
Defeated at NYCFC 3-2 and defeated at Philadelphia 2-1.
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22. Cincinnati (5-17-3)
Last week: 24.
Draw at Columbus 2-2.
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23. Vancouver (5-12-9)
Last week: 22.
Defeated at Portland 3-1.
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24. Sporting KC (7-10-7)
Last week: 23.
Defeated by Real Salt Lake 2-1.
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