MLS Power Rankings Week 9

Will continue the ascending order theme again this week. Not a lot of movement as most of the teams that should have won did.

12 - LA Galaxy (2-6-1)

Had the weekend off to figure out that the ball is in fact supposed to go into the goal. Now let's see if they can actually do it in a game.

11 - Real Salt Lake (2-5-2)

Pulled the tie out of no where with Jason Kreis' late equalizer. He's lucky he doesn't have a broken leg from Rapids GK Bouna pulling a WWE drop move on him while attempting to stop the goal.

10 - New York Red Bulls (1-2-5)

Dropped a home game to FC Dallas midweek and then beat a severely depleted Bayern Munich team in an exhibition game at the weekend. Too bad only the loss counts.

9 - Chivas USA (2-4-1)

Now the wins are starting to come. Scoring early then holding a team off isn't really their style, but it worked. I know I've said it before, but when John O'Brien gets back this team is going to be really good.

8 - Colorado Rapids (3-3-2)

Blew the lead late and gave up what was almost a sure win. C'est la Rapids. They've got two games to try and survive this week.

7 - Columbus Crew (3-3-2)

Also had the weekend off. Thankfully they do know that the ball is supposed to go into the goal.

6 - Chicago Fire (2-2-4)

It's hard not to have a let down at the end of such a long time away from home. Unfortunately sympathy can't keep them from dropping a spot.

5 - New England Revolution (3-3-2)

Having Noonan back helps but they're still not the same team from last season despite keeping Twellman, Noonan, and Ralston in the lineup during the World Cup. And only getting a point at home is shameful, but enough to trade spots with Chicago.

4 - Kansas City Wizards (4-4-1)

The team is now officially reeling. They're winless in the last 4 games, dropping 3 of them. They're still only scoring 1 goal a game. And it's not going to get any better. Lucky for them they got enough points early before losing players to the WC.

3 - Houston Dynamo (4-3-2)

Got the tie against the Revs in Foxboro despite still badly missing Brian Ching up top. Fortunately for them they have the Galaxy at home this weekend which should be fun.

2 - DC United (5-1-3)

Won at Arrowhead for the first time is 2001. They're right there with FC Dallas as class of the league. Adu's finally showing something with Eskandarian's cooled off a bit from his white hot start.

1 - FC Dallas (6-1-3)

You can't argue with winning games. I think they might actually be able to sustain the pace they're on through the season too, which is scary.