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Breathe folks...it's hot outside and so was the action this past week in MLS. The busiest week of the season thus far, Week 20 saw 16 matches, and each of them carried some flavor. We had some explosive outputs (what's up Seattle), we had some slugfests (take a bow, Philadelphia and Red Bull), and we had some terrible editions of soccer (looking at you RSL and New England). In all, 41 soccer balls hit the back of the net during the week's matches, and there were some hot performances sure to give some teams hope as we carry on through the dog days of summer.
What's next? Another full slate of matches. Some of the separation has lessened and it's still anyone's Supporters Shield to grab. We'll see if Colorado and Dallas can still keep the rest of the league in their rearview mirrors, or if someone like NYCFC, LA or Philadelphia can gain some momentum and catch up. Can our beloved Black-and-Red and other teams hovering near the bottom do something to make up ground? These next few weeks will be crucial for those teams.
Now, let's hear from you. Comments are up, so let's hear what you have to say about the state of the standings going forward.
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Rank |
Team |
LW |
Points |
GP |
Comment |
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1 |
2 |
37 |
19 |
Beat KC at home and make the hop to the top. |
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2 |
1 |
40 |
22 |
Beat Chicago handily, but the thorough whupping they received midweek makes them drop a spot. |
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|
3 |
3 |
32 |
19 |
Beat Houston at home. |
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|
4 |
6 |
33 |
21 |
Only visitors to win during the long week. |
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|
5 |
5 |
30 |
20 |
Stormed back to tie the Red Bulls at home. |
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|
6 |
4 |
30 |
20 |
Loss midweek and a draw over the weekend. |
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|
7 |
9 |
29 |
21 |
Huge win against archrival Seattle. |
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|
8 |
10 |
25 |
19 |
Beat Toronto at home in a tough win. |
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|
9 |
7 |
26 |
19 |
Only home team to suffer defeat last week. |
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|
10 |
12 |
29 |
21 |
Win against RSL and draw against Orlando. |
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11 |
11 |
28 |
21 |
Were on their way to but then let Philly tie in 90 seconds. |
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|
12 |
8 |
28 |
22 |
Double 1-0 defeats has them on their heels. |
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|
13 |
13 |
24 |
19 |
Draw midweek against Columbus and loss to San Jose over the weekend. |
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|
14 |
14 |
18 |
19 |
Fought hard but lost to LA. |
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|
15 |
16 |
23 |
20 |
Scoreless draw in Salt Lake City. |
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|
16 |
15 |
22 |
19 |
Midweek loss to Red Bull and weekend draw at Vancouver. |
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|
17 |
17 |
22 |
19 |
Once again got a draw late on the road. |
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|
18 |
19 |
17 |
18 |
Beat KC midweek and then lost to Dallas. |
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|
19 |
20 |
18 |
19 |
Had the victory but gave up a late goal to suffer the draw. |
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|
20 |
18 |
20 |
19 |
Got pounded by Portland. |