FanSided MLS
·11 September 2024
FanSided MLS
·11 September 2024
As we head into the 28th week of the MLS, a new power ranking has come out, revealing many surprises. This week, Major League Soccer faced many tied matches and unusual wins. The Seattle Sounders beat Columbus Crew with an unexpected score of 4-0. On the other hand, LAFC ended up with a draw against Houston Dynamo, which leaves Inter Miami ahead in the Supperts Shield.
With the recent results. ¿Who made it to the top 10 in this week's power rankings?According to Yahoo Sports, these teams are among the top ten:
DC United is one of the only two teams to get a victory this week. With the goals of Benteke and Pirani, the club beat the Chicago Fire by a score of 2-1.
After getting the three points, DC United climbed into the ninth position of the East Conference, entering the playoff elimination series and keeping the playoff hopes alive.
After beating Columbus Crew 4-0, the Seattle Sounders position themselves in a good playoff position. Currently sitting in the fifth position, the Sounders have seven points more than Minnesota United in 9th place.
Facing LAFC two times in a row, the Houston Dynamo walked out of those matches with four points out of six possibilities. Houston ended the week in the seventh position in the West conference.
Without playing this week, Real Salt Lake managed to stay in the third position in the West conference. However, this weekend, Salt Lake faced the Houston Dynamo, a team that is on the rise.
The Colorado Rapids didn't play this week but maintained their place in the West conference. Currently in the fourth position of the conference, they play against the Portland Timbers.
LAFC drew their game against the Houston Dynamo without goals. This weekend, LAFC will play the derby against the LA Galaxy. The team placed second in the West conference against the first place in the same conference. Lloris and Giroud against Puig and Reus.
The acquisition of Marco Reus improved the game of the LA Galaxy. The duo of the German midfielder and Riqui Puig has become lethal in the MLS. This week, we have the LA derby. Despite the result, the LA Galaxy will maintain the first position in the conference.
The surprise of the week. The Columbus Crew lost 4-0 against the Seattle Sounders. Playing with ten men since the second half of the game, the Crew team had a difficult time defending the attacks of the Sounders.
Cincinnati has to thank the Seattle Sounders for winning their game this week. Because of that, FC Cincinnati climbs into second place in the East conference.
That's right. The Herons are in first place for one more week. With a seven-point lead in the Supporters Shield, Inter Miami are unstoppable. The Heron's next game is on Saturday against Philadelphia Union. The crucial news is the return of their captain, Lionel Messi.