My weekly MLS Power Poll is out. As with player ratings, this is just meant to start conversation and not to be taken too seriously.
We are going to re-boot the standings heading into the season’s second half:
1. Toronto (10-2-5).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-0 win over New England.
It’s almost odd that this team just keeps rolling.
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2. Chicago (10-3-4).
Last week: NA.
Result: 4-0 win over Orlando City.
A team nobody wants to play right now.
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3. NYCFC (9-5-3).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
A win that came far too easily in a rivalry.
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4. Sporting KC (8-4-6).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-1 win over L.A. Galaxy.
Another team that grinds out results. I’m moving them ahead of Dallas because they have two more wins.
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5. Dallas (6-3-7).
Last week: NA.
Result: 1-1 tie with Houston.
I guess it’s a good thing that the team can grind out draws.
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6. Orlando (7-6-5).
Last week:
NA.
Result: 1-1 tie with Seattle and 4-0 loss to Chicago.
Maybe two games in two weeks took its toll.
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7. Atlanta United (7-7-3).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-1 loss at D.C. United and 1-0 win over Colorado.
Team has 10 games at home in the season’s second half.
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8. Los Angeles (6-6-4).
Last week: NA.
Result: 3-1 win over Colorado and 2-1 loss to Sporting KC.
Splitting two games isn’t too bad.
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9. Houston (7-6-4).
Last week: NA.
Result: 1-1 draw with Dallas.
Gave away a 1-0 lead to Dallas.
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10. Columbus (8-9-1).
Last week: NA.
Result: 4-1 win over Montreal.
Team exploded to destroy Montreal. The Crew are ones to watch.
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11. Vancouver (6-6-3).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-2 draw with Minnesota United.
Giving away a two-goal lead isn’t good.
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12. New York Red Bulls (7-8-2).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-0 loss to NYCFC.
A team that looks kind of disinterested right now.
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13. Portland (7-7-4).
Last week: NA.
Result: 3-2 loss at Minnesota United and 2-2 draw with Seattle.
The Timbers and trending the wrong way.
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14. San Jose (6-6-5).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.
The Quakes, which just fired Dom Kinnear, are just treading water after a great start.
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15. Seattle (5-7-6).
Last week: NA.
Result: 1-1 draw with Orlando City and 2-2 draw at Portland.
Just not impressed by this team in any way.
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16. Minnesota United (5-9-3).
Last week: NA.
Result: 3-2 win over Portland and 2-2 draw with Vancouver.
What a week for the Loons. Adrian Heath is doing a remarkable job.
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17. Colorado (5-10-1).
Last week: NA.
Result: 3-1 loss to L.A. Galaxy and 1-0 loss at Atlanta United.
Team had chances to beat or tie Atlanta United, but failed to capitalize on its chances.
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18. Montreal (4-5-6).
Last week: NA.
Result: 4-1 loss to Columbus.
A team that just can’t get out of its own way. They aren’t the lowest team in the poll because they do have a lot of talent.
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19. D.C. United (5-9-3).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-1 win over Atlanta United and 1-0 loss to Philadelphia.
Goes from beating Atlanta United to losing to the Union.
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20. New England (5-7-5)
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-0 loss to Toronto.
Not being able to beat a team coming off one day rest…not a good sign.
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21. Philadelphia (5-7-4).
Last week: NA.
Result: 1-0 win over D.C. United.
A bounce-back win over the East’s other worst team.
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22. Real Salt Lake (5-11-2).
Last week: NA.
Result: 2-1 loss to San Jose.
The first team to 11 losses.
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