Because no one asked for it, I decided to bring back my weekly MLS Power Poll. Here are the results, which only take into account the results and not potential or anything else after Week 2:
1. LAFC (2-0-0)
Last week: 1.
Defeated Portland 4-1.
It’s tough to argue they aren’t playing like the team to beat.
2. Seattle (2-0-0)
Last week: 3.
Defeated Colorado 2-0.
It’s tough to judge how well they are playing because their first two opponents weren’t the strongest.
3. Minnesota (2-0-0)
Last week: 6.
Won at San Jose 3-0.
I didn’t pick the Loons to make the playoffs in my preseason predictions. I could be wrong.
4. D.C. United (1-0-1)
Last week: 2.
Draw at NYCFC 0-0.
A draw isn’t a bad result at Yankee Stadium.
5. Houston (1-0-1)
Last week: 17.
Defeated Montreal 2-1.
A late goal was enough for three points against a tough Montreal side.
6. Montreal (1-1-0)
Last week: 4.
Defeated at Houston 2-1.
A disappointing loss, but this team is showing quality.
7. Sporting KC (1-1-0)
Last week: 18.
Defeated Philadelphia 2-0.
8. Columbus (1-0-1)
Last week: 11.
Won at New England 2-0.
Gyasi Zardes is picking up where he left off last season.
9. Toronto (1-0-0)
Last week: 5.
Did not play.
10. Dallas (1-0-1)
Last week: 15.
Defeated L.A. Galaxy 2-0.
It should come with an asterisk because Zlatan didn’t play for L.A.
11. L.A. Galaxy (1-1-0)
Last week: 7.
Defeated at Dallas 2-0.
12. New York Red Bulls (0-0-1)
Last week: 10.
Did not play.
13. Real Salt Lake (1-0-1)
Last week: 12.
Defeated Vancouver 1-0.
If you haven’t been to Rio Tinto Stadium, consider it. It’s a gorgeous scene.
14. Orlando (0-0-2)
Last week: 9.
Drew at Chicago 1-1.
Two points are better than no points through the first two games, but Orlando must be disappointed with giving up a late goal at Chicago.
15. NYCFC (0-0-2)
Last week: 13.
Drew with D.C. United, 0-0.
16. Atlanta United (0-1-1)
Last week: 19.
Drew with Cincinnati 1-1.
A rough start for the MLS champs.
17. Portland (0-1-1)
Last week: 14.
Defeated at LAFC 4-1.
A rough start for the Western champs.
18. Colorado (0-1-1)
Last week: 8.
Defeated at Seattle 2-0.
19. New England (0-1-1)
Last week: 16.
Defeated by Columbus 2-0.
20. Chicago (0-1-1)
Last week: 20.
Drew with Orlando 1-1.
21. Cincinnati (0-1-1)
Last week: 24.
Drew at Atlanta United 1-1.
A good point for the expansion side.
22. Vancouver (0-2-0)
Last week: 21.
Defeated by Real Salt Lake 1-0.
I thought Vancouver would be the worst team in MLS this season. I think I may be proven correct.
23. Philadelphia (0-2-0)
Last week: 22.
Defeated at Sporting KC 2-0.
24. San Jose (0-2-0)
Last week: 23.
Defeated by Minnesota 3-0.
Many of the same problems at last year are still evident.
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