Here are the results of Doug Roberson’s weekly MLS Power Poll:
1. LAFC (19-4-5)
Last week: 1.
Defeated by Minnesota 2-0.
No Carlos Vela and this team looked very average.
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2. Philadelphia (15-8-6)
Last week: 3.
Defeated Atlanta United 3-1.
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3. NYCFC (14-5-8)
Last week: 4.
Won at Vancouver 3-1.
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4. Atlanta United (15-10-3)
Last week: 2.
I wouldn’t worry too much about the loss to the Union. This team was gassed after 8 games since Aug. 3, including two with trophies on the line.
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5. Minnesota (13-9-6)
Last week: 7.
Won at LAFC 2-0.
Though the Loons lost the U.S. Open Cup, its win at LAFC was a huge statement.
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6. Seattle (13-8-7)
Last week: 6.
Defeated L.A. Galaxy 4-3.
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7. Real Salt Lake (13-11-4)
Last week: 5.
Lost at Portland 1-0.
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8. San Jose (13-10-5)
Last week: 10.
Defeated Orlando 3-0.
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9. Portland (12-11-4)
Last week: 11.
Defeated Real Salt Lake 1-0.
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10. Dallas (12-10-7)
Last week: 12.
Defeated Cincinnati 3-1.
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11. L.A. Galaxy (13-12-3)
Last week: 8.
Lost at Seattle 4-3.
This team isn’t good enough.
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12. New York Red Bulls (12-12-5)
Last week: 9.
Defeated by Colorado 2-0.
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13. D.C. United (11-10-9)
Last week: 15.
Won at Montreal 3-0.
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14. New England (10-9-9)
Last week: 13.
Tied Toronto 1-1.
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15. Toronto (10-10-8)
Last week: 17.
Drew New England 1-1.
But this team is supposed to be filled with talent!
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16. Sporting KC (10-11-7)
Last week: 18.
Defeated Houston 1-0.
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17. Columbus (8-15-7)
Last week: 16.
Defeated with Chicago 1-1.
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18. Orlando (9-13-7)
Last week: 14.
Defeated at San Jose 3-0.
They are now done in the East. The supporters deserve better.
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19. Colorado (8-14-6)
Last week: 21.
Defeated New York Red Bulls 2-0.
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20. Montreal (11-15-4)
Last week: 19.
Defeated Vancouver 2-1 and defeated by D.C. United 3-0.
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21. Chicago (8-12-10)
Last week: 20.
Draw at Columbus 1-1.
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22. Houston (9-15-4)
Last week: 22.
Lost at Sporting KC 1-0.
Sell Mauro Manotas already.
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23. Vancouver (6-15-9)
Last week: 23.
Defeated at Montreal 2-1 and defeated by NYCFC 3-1.
At the beginning of the season, some were saying that this team was a darkhorse in the East. I think that horse was actually a bum steer.
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24. Cincinnati (5-20-3)
Last week: 24.
Lost at Dallas 3-1.
The first to 20!
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