Here are the results of the weekly MLS Power Poll, which only take into account the results and not potential:
1. LAFC (11-2-4)
Last week: 1.
Defeated at Colorado 1-0.
2. New York Red Bulls (8-6-3)
Last week: 3.
Defeated Chicago 3-1.
3. Philadelphia (9-5-5)
Last week: 2.
Drew at New England 1-1 and defeated at NYCFC 4-2.
4. Atlanta United (9-6-2)
Last week: 4.
Defeated at Toronto, 3-2, and defeated Montreal, 2-1.
If not for a curious non-decision by Alan Kelly, they should have had four points from last week.
5. San Jose (7-6-4)
Last week: 9.
Defeated Houston 2-0 and defeated L.A. Galaxy 3-0.
This team is for real. The midfield plays little defense, but it is fun to watch.
6. NYCFC (6-1-8)
Last week: 10.
Defeated Philadelphia 4-2.
7. D.C. United (8-4-7)
Last week: 6.
Defeated Orlando 1-0 and drew with Toronto 1-1.
8. L.A. Galaxy (10-7-1)
Last week: 5.
Defeated by San Jose 3-0.
I know this team has 10 wins, but it feels like a paper tiger.
9. Minnesota (7-7-3)
Last week: 12.
Defeated Cincinnati 7-1.
10. Montreal (9-8-3)
Last week: 7.
Defeated Portland 2-1 and defeated at Atlanta United 2-1.
11. Seattle (8-4-5)
Last week: 13.
Defeated Vancouver 1-0.
12. Portland (6-8-2)
Last week: 15.
Defeated at Montreal 2-1 and defeated Dallas 1-0.
13. Houston (7-6-3)
Last week: 8.
Defeated at San Jose 2-0 and defeated at New England 2-1.
The summer tailspin that Houston typically experiences is on.
14. Dallas (7-7-5)
Last week: 11.
Draw with Vancouver 2-2 and defeated at Portland 1-0.
15. Orlando (6-8-3)
Last week: 14.
Defeated at D.C. United 1-0 and won at Columbus 2-0.
16. Real Salt Lake (7-8-2)
Last week: 17.
Defeated Sporting KC 2-0.
17. Colorado (5-9-4)
Last week: 18.
Defeated LAFC 1-0.
18. Toronto (6-7-5)
Last week: 22.
Defeated Atlanta United 3-2 and drew at D.C. United 1-1.
Bereft of its stars, this team actually seems to be playing well.
19. Vancouver (4-7-8)
Last week: 16.
Draw at Dallas 2-2 and defeated at Seattle 1-0 on another controversial call by Alan Kelly.
I predicted before the season that this team would finish with the fewest points. Cincinnati will take that honor, but it’s going to be close.
20. New England (5-8-5)
Last week: 19.
Drew with Philadelphia 1-1 and defeated Houston 2-1.
21. Sporting KC (4-6-7)
Last week: 20.
Defeated at Real Salt Lake 2-0.
One win from its past five and two since April 7.
22. Chicago (4-7-7)
Last week: 21.
Defeated at Red Bulls 3-1.
Haven’t won in its past six.
23. Columbus (5-11-2)
Last week: 23.
Defeated by Orlando 2-0.
Hard questions must be asked of Caleb Porter, whose team is in a tailspin with one win from its last 12.
24. Cincinnati (3-13-2)
Last week: 24.
Defeated at Minnesota 7-1.
NOW, they’ve hit bottom.
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