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Goal.com MLS Rankings: Week 13
The top seven remain the same, but the return from the World Cup break brings plenty of movement to the bottom half of the Goal.com MLS Rankings.
Jun 30, 2010 3:01:00 AM
By Kyle McCarthy
1. Los Angeles – Galaxy fans will be pleased to hear that the season series against Toronto FC is over after a second goalless draw on Saturday. (1)
2. Real Salt Lake – The Claret-and-Cobalt hasn't conceded in 318 minutes heading into Friday's home date with New England. (2)
3. Columbus – No wonder why Guillermo Barros Schelotto needed to corral the ball with his hand on Saturday night: Crew strikers – not including the more withdrawn Argentine schemer – have netted just three goals this season. (3)
4. New York – The Red Bulls notched their largest road victory since August 2005 after their second-half dismantling of Kansas City resulted in a 3-0 victory at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (4)
5. Colorado – Another week, another result. The Rapids just keep plugging away with little fanfare. (5)
6. Toronto FC – The smart money suggests the Reds will set a new club record by extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches when Houston visits on Thursday night. (6)
7. San Jose – Will Joe Cannon turn Jon Busch into his new Scott Pepper? (7)
8. FC Dallas – The take-home reminder from the 2-1 win over Chivas USA at the weekend: David Ferreira runs the show for FCD. (10)
9. Chicago – Tricky winger Marco Pappa has scored the Fire's past four goals in MLS play. (11)
10. Houston – Safe to say the World Cup break didn't quite eradicate the Dynamo's defensive concerns. (9)
11. Seattle – For a team with its ambition and its talent, Sounders FC simply must do better. Even if it inexplicably continues to miss its penalty kicks. (8)
12. Philadelphia – PPL Park should give the Union a true home-field advantage. And if Peter Nowak's side plays like it did in the second half against Sounders FC, then the home side will have the ability to take advantage of the support. (15)
13. D.C. United – There are still signs of life, even if a non-call facilitated the inevitable defeat at Columbus. (16)
14. New England – With a trip to Real Salt Lake and a visit by Los Angeles on the docket for the next two games, things will likely get worse before they get better in Revolution-land. (12)
15. Kansas City – The meager silver lining in the currently dark cloud: it can't get much worse than the insipid second-half performance submitted against New York. (14)
16. Chivas USA – The Red-and-White played its starters against Austin in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night and emerged with a much needed 1-0 victory. (13)
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 MLSsoccer.com. Contact him with your questions or comments at kyle.mccarthy@goal.com and follow him on Twitter by clicking here.
1. Los Angeles – Galaxy fans will be pleased to hear that the season series against Toronto FC is over after a second goalless draw on Saturday. (1)
2. Real Salt Lake – The Claret-and-Cobalt hasn't conceded in 318 minutes heading into Friday's home date with New England. (2)
3. Columbus – No wonder why Guillermo Barros Schelotto needed to corral the ball with his hand on Saturday night: Crew strikers – not including the more withdrawn Argentine schemer – have netted just three goals this season. (3)
4. New York – The Red Bulls notched their largest road victory since August 2005 after their second-half dismantling of Kansas City resulted in a 3-0 victory at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (4)
5. Colorado – Another week, another result. The Rapids just keep plugging away with little fanfare. (5)
6. Toronto FC – The smart money suggests the Reds will set a new club record by extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches when Houston visits on Thursday night. (6)
7. San Jose – Will Joe Cannon turn Jon Busch into his new Scott Pepper? (7)
8. FC Dallas – The take-home reminder from the 2-1 win over Chivas USA at the weekend: David Ferreira runs the show for FCD. (10)
9. Chicago – Tricky winger Marco Pappa has scored the Fire's past four goals in MLS play. (11)
10. Houston – Safe to say the World Cup break didn't quite eradicate the Dynamo's defensive concerns. (9)
11. Seattle – For a team with its ambition and its talent, Sounders FC simply must do better. Even if it inexplicably continues to miss its penalty kicks. (8)
12. Philadelphia – PPL Park should give the Union a true home-field advantage. And if Peter Nowak's side plays like it did in the second half against Sounders FC, then the home side will have the ability to take advantage of the support. (15)
13. D.C. United – There are still signs of life, even if a non-call facilitated the inevitable defeat at Columbus. (16)
14. New England – With a trip to Real Salt Lake and a visit by Los Angeles on the docket for the next two games, things will likely get worse before they get better in Revolution-land. (12)
15. Kansas City – The meager silver lining in the currently dark cloud: it can't get much worse than the insipid second-half performance submitted against New York. (14)
16. Chivas USA – The Red-and-White played its starters against Austin in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night and emerged with a much needed 1-0 victory. (13)
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 MLSsoccer.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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