Here are the results of Doug Roberson’s weekly MLS Power Poll:
1. LAFC (16-3-4)
Last week: 1.
Won at New England 2-0.
2. Minnesota (11-7-5)
Last week: 5.
Defeated Portland 1-0.
This team is going to make the playoffs. Good for them. Truly.
3. Philadelphia (12-7-6)
Last week: 7.
Defeated D.C. United 5-1.
An impressive win against an unimpressive opponent.
4. San Jose (11-7-5)
Last week: 2.
Drew with Columbus 1-1.
5. Portland (9-8-5)
Last week: 3.
Defeated at Minnesota 1-0.
6. Seattle (11-7-5)
Last week: 4.
Defeated by Sporting KC 3-2.
An inexplicable loss considering how tight the West race is.
7. Atlanta United (12-9-3)
Last week: 10.
When it plays with confidence, I still think it is the best team with the most talent in MLS.
8. New York Red Bulls (11-9-4)
Last week: 9.
Defeated Toronto 2-0.
9. NYCFC (9-4-8)
Last week: 6.
Defeated at Real Salt Lake 3-1.
Who is going to score the big goals for them?
10. L.A. Galaxy (12-10-1)
Last week: 8.
Defeated at Atlanta United, 2-0.
A paper tiger.
11. Real Salt Lake (10-9-4)
Last week: 12.
Defeated NYCFC 3-1.
This team is fun to watch when Jefferson Savarino is in the mood.
12. D.C. United (9-7-9)
Last week: 11.
Defeated by Philadelphia 5-1.
This team could be the darkhorse to not make the playoffs if Ben Olsen can’t get it issues in midfield resolved.
13. Orlando (8-11-5)
Last week: 18.
Defeated Dallas 2-0.
Every result went Orlando’s way last weekend, opening the door for it to have a chance to get back into playoff race.
14. Columbus (7-14-4)
Last week: 17.
Draw at San Jose 1-1.
Not even Gyasi Zardes can miss from 3 yards when he’s unmarked and only has to head the ball.
15. Montreal (10-12-3)
Last week: 13.
Defeated at Colorado 6-3.
16. Dallas (9-9-6)
Last week: 14.
Defeated at Orlando 2-0 despite having Paxton Pomykal. Can we give the kid a little time, please?
17. New England (9-9-6)
Last week: 15.
Defeated by LAFC 2-0.
I’m not as high on this team as others. I think it still has major issues in defense.
18. Toronto (9-10-5)
Last week: 16.
Defeated at Red Bulls 2-0.
Its defense is abysmal, most of its midfield lacks creativity and speed. It’s not going to make the playoffs.
19. Houston (9-11-3)
Last week: 19.
Defeated by Chicago 1-0.
Goodbye Wilmer Cabrera.
20. Chicago (6-10-9)
Last week: 20.
Won at Houston 1-0.
21. Colorado (6-12-5)
Last week: 21.
Defeated Montreal 6-3.
22. Vancouver (5-11-9)
Last week: 22.
Won at Cincinnati 2-1.
23. Sporting KC (7-10-7)
Last week: 23.
Won at Seattle 3-2.
24. Cincinnati (5-17-2)
Last week: 24.
Defeated by Vancouver 2-1.
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