MLS Week 11: Ranking the games

Atlanta United at Orlando City, 6 p.m. Sunday. And this is an Eastern Conference final possible preview.

NYCFC at LAFC, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. As odd as this may sound, this is also a possible MLS Cup preview.

Seattle at Portland, 4 p.m. Sunday. This is not a Western Conference final possible preview. But it is typically a cool rivalry game, which is why it's this high up the list.

L.A. Galaxy at Dallas, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. And this is a possible Western Conference preview, albeit a longshot.

New York Red Bulls at Chicago, 9 p.m. Saturday. The Red Bulls can continue to climb up the Eastern Conference, and apply pressure to Chicago, in this one.

Chicago at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Big three-pointer for playoff implications.

Toronto at New England, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Rather than last week's home win against hapless Philadelphia, playing at New England will be a better gauge of Toronto's post-Champions League focus.

Philadelphia at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. This should be an easy win for the Crew because the Union have the second-worst offense in MLS with six goals scored.

Seattle at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. And Toronto should win this because Seattle has the worst offense in the league with five goals scored.

Montreal at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bastian Schweinsteiger vs. Ignacio Piatti is worth the price of admission.

Minnesota United at LAFC, 10 p.m. Wednesday. A tough game for the Loons, but they do have another home game upcoming in just a few days.

Houston at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m. Friday. Two teams that may be the biggest enigmas in the league this season.

San Jose at Minnesota United, 2 p.m. Saturday. The Loons are above the red line and should get three more points here.

Philadelphia at Montreal, 3 p.m. Saturday. Ignacio Piatti should have fun in this.

D.C. United at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m. Saturday. Ugh. Just ugh. Not even Wayne Rooney could save this.