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Goal.com MLS Rankings: Week 10
Toronto FC rises five spots in this week's Goal.com MLS Rankings.
Jun 2, 2010 3:13:00 AM
By Kyle McCarthy
1. Los Angeles – Depth, potency and organization are the three principal reasons why Los Angeles is head and shoulders above the rest of the league right now. (1)
2. Columbus – While the Crew may have fallen to the Galaxy, they may have also picked up some confidence after submitting their best performance of the season. (2)
3. Real Salt Lake – Saturday's 4-1 victory over Kansas City served as a reminder of RSL's enviable resources off the bench after Ned Grabavoy and Robbie Russell came on at halftime and scored in the second half. (3)
4. Toronto FC – Haven't heard too many complaints about Preki recently. (9)
5. Colorado – A scary proposition for the rest of the league: the Rapids have collected 16 points without hitting top form. (6)
6. San Jose – A surprising home defeat against Toronto FC raises questions among those persnickety doubters about whether the Earthquakes will pose a threat over the long haul. (4)
7. Houston – Binary code is best left to computers, not soccer results. (5)
8. New York – Salou Ibrahim's return to fitness should bolster Hans Backe's struggling side, but this Red Bulls side needs Thierry Henry in the form before it returns to form. (7)
9. Seattle – By just about every measure, Saturday's home tilt against New England falls into the category of a must-win contest. Or, at the very least, a must-score match. (8)
10. FC Dallas – Time to start turning draws into victories. (11)
11. Chicago – The Fire looks headed for a post-World Cup uptick in form, but Carlos de los Cobos will need Wilman Conde to start playing like Wilman Conde again to make it happen. (12)
12. New England – Not a chance the Revolution beat the Red Bulls without on-field general Shalrie Joseph to round up the troops after Preston Burpo's horrific injury and lead by example. (14)
13. Chivas USA – Sorting out the defensive issues should be priority one right now. (10)
14. Kansas City – Can we consider the hot start a mirage now? (13)
15. Philadelphia – Fine win in Houston could spur Union to continue to make life difficult on the opposition week after week. (15)
16. D.C. United – Three goals? In one game? At least there's something to cheer about in the District again. (16)
Kyle McCarthy writes the Monday MLS Breakdown and frequently writes opinion pieces during the week for Goal.com. He also covers the New England Revolution for the Boston Herald and MLSnet.com. Contact him with your questions or comments at kyle.mccarthy@goal.com and follow him on Twitter by clicking here.
1. Los Angeles – Depth, potency and organization are the three principal reasons why Los Angeles is head and shoulders above the rest of the league right now. (1)
2. Columbus – While the Crew may have fallen to the Galaxy, they may have also picked up some confidence after submitting their best performance of the season. (2)
3. Real Salt Lake – Saturday's 4-1 victory over Kansas City served as a reminder of RSL's enviable resources off the bench after Ned Grabavoy and Robbie Russell came on at halftime and scored in the second half. (3)
4. Toronto FC – Haven't heard too many complaints about Preki recently. (9)
5. Colorado – A scary proposition for the rest of the league: the Rapids have collected 16 points without hitting top form. (6)
6. San Jose – A surprising home defeat against Toronto FC raises questions among those persnickety doubters about whether the Earthquakes will pose a threat over the long haul. (4)
7. Houston – Binary code is best left to computers, not soccer results. (5)
8. New York – Salou Ibrahim's return to fitness should bolster Hans Backe's struggling side, but this Red Bulls side needs Thierry Henry in the form before it returns to form. (7)
9. Seattle – By just about every measure, Saturday's home tilt against New England falls into the category of a must-win contest. Or, at the very least, a must-score match. (8)
10. FC Dallas – Time to start turning draws into victories. (11)
11. Chicago – The Fire looks headed for a post-World Cup uptick in form, but Carlos de los Cobos will need Wilman Conde to start playing like Wilman Conde again to make it happen. (12)
12. New England – Not a chance the Revolution beat the Red Bulls without on-field general Shalrie Joseph to round up the troops after Preston Burpo's horrific injury and lead by example. (14)
13. Chivas USA – Sorting out the defensive issues should be priority one right now. (10)
14. Kansas City – Can we consider the hot start a mirage now? (13)
15. Philadelphia – Fine win in Houston could spur Union to continue to make life difficult on the opposition week after week. (15)
16. D.C. United – Three goals? In one game? At least there's something to cheer about in the District again. (16)
Kyle McCarthy writes the Monday MLS Breakdown and frequently writes opinion pieces during the week for Goal.com. He also covers the New England Revolution for the Boston Herald and MLSnet.com. Contact him with your questions or comments at kyle.mccarthy@goal.com and follow him on Twitter by clicking here.
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