:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/50229269/usa-today-9398575.0.jpg)
Major League Soccer's teams had a mixed bag of performances in Week 21. There were several teams who put 3, 4 or 5 goals on the scoreboard and had some great games. Individuals like Sebastian Giovinco had incredible individual performances. The bottom teams, however, had terrible outings last week as they fall way back of the leaders in the race for the playoffs.
As we approach the end of July, there are is a clear pack of teams leading the field: Colorado, Dallas, and the Galaxy are playing better than just about anyone right now. On the other end, Chicago, Seattle and our beloved Black-and-Red are not having great months and it's reflecting in the standings. If they want to make the playoffs, August is a most crucial month for their chances. Let's see what these teams can do.
The top 3 teams in the Power Rankings are unchanged from last week, while United fall to 19th. Only a slumping Seattle is lower, as they occupy the basement of the Power Rankings. Still, we want to hear from you. Are the rankings right? Who do you think is ranked too high or low? What can these teams do to stay in the playoff race? You know what's up...hit the comments section to give your take!
|
Rank |
Team |
LW |
Points |
GP |
Comment |
|
1 |
1 |
38 |
20 |
Draw at home against Dallas. |
|
|
2 |
2 |
41 |
23 |
Top 2 teams fight to a stalemate. |
|
|
3 |
3 |
35 |
20 |
Their stars provided the firepower as they take out Portland. |
|
|
4 |
6 |
31 |
21 |
A hard draw of San Jose at home. |
|
|
5 |
9 |
29 |
20 |
They put that torch to Philly’s feet and smoked them. |
|
|
6 |
4 |
33 |
22 |
Once again beat down in Jersey. |
|
|
7 |
11 |
31 |
22 |
Looks like whenever they slump, they just play City and beat them. |
|
|
8 |
5 |
30 |
21 |
They got absolutely throttled by Montreal. |
|
|
9 |
7 |
29 |
22 |
Couldn’t recover from the slow start against LA. |
|
|
10 |
8 |
26 |
20 |
Fought to a draw in Salt Lake. |
|
|
11 |
10 |
30 |
22 |
Scoreless draw in Houston. |
|
|
12 |
12 |
21 |
23 |
They punked Seattle, plain and simple. |
|
|
13 |
13 |
27 |
20 |
Sebastian Giovinco, why you gotta be so mean? |
|
|
14 |
15 |
26 |
21 |
Beat Chicago at home. |
|
|
15 |
16 |
23 |
20 |
Couple of goals but settle for the draw. |
|
|
16 |
14 |
19 |
20 |
Couldn’t score in a draw against Vancouver. |
|
|
17 |
19 |
19 |
20 |
Draw against Orlando at home. |
|
|
18 |
18 |
17 |
19 |
Need points desperately but couldn’t grab any in Foxborough. |
|
|
19 |
17 |
22 |
20 |
They lost to Toronto and looked bad doing it. |
|
|
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20s are wild for this team who now needs a new coach. |