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Week 18 occurred on a weekend where Canada celebrated Canada Day and the United States celebrated Independence Day. Together, with the two holidays, MLS did not disappoint, providing lots of actions over the 3 day weekend. What really stood out were a few performances. First, Friday was the night of Bill Hamid, who was the main reason D.C. United was able to come out with a draw against Real Salt Lake. Next, Saturday belonged to New York City FC, who beat the New York Red Bulls for the first time ever. Finally, FC Dallas thoroughly skunked Orlando City Monday night to cap off the weekend.
Now, we're over the hump. We're in the 2nd half of the season now and each game is going to count. We'll see what kind of depth these teams have over the next few weeks as this July heat consumes us. Finally, with the summer transfer window open, what teams are going to make a move or two? Let's wait and see.
Now, let's hear your comments. Is Colorado (still #1) still at the top for you? Is Columbus really the bottom? Where does the Black-and-Red fit in all this? Let's hear your takes!
Rank |
Team |
LW |
Points |
GP |
Comment |
1 |
1 |
33 |
17 |
Tough scoreless draw against Portland. |
|
2 |
FC Dallas |
4 |
34 |
19 |
Thumped Orlando thoroughly to move to #1 in the Supporters Shield standings. |
3 |
3 |
26 |
17 |
Popped Vancouver at home. |
|
4 |
Real Salt Lake |
6 |
28 |
17 |
Gave up a late goal to only manage a draw against DC. |
5 |
New York City FC |
12 |
27 |
18 |
First ever win against the Red Bulls, tops in the East. |
6 |
5 |
26 |
18 |
Couldn’t escape Houston with points. |
|
7 |
7 |
24 |
16 |
Nice to hold off the Revs for the W. |
|
8 |
10 |
24 |
18 |
Scoreless draw at Colorado. |
|
9 |
2 |
22 |
17 |
Their bubble was burst by Chicago. |
|
10 |
11 |
25 |
19 |
They get the victory against Columbus. |
|
11 |
New York Red Bulls |
8 |
23 |
18 |
They got rocked by their "rivals" from the Bronx. |
12 |
9 |
24 |
18 |
Got beaten in LA. |
|
13 |
13 |
20 |
16 |
Held to a draw against Seattle. |
|
14 |
D.C. United |
15 |
21 |
17 |
Bill Hamid. Bilal Abdul Hamid. |
15 |
19 |
17 |
17 |
They got the W against Philly, big win for them. |
|
16 |
16 |
19 |
17 |
Tough loss against Montreal. |
|
17 |
Orlando City |
14 |
20 |
16 |
They got brutalized in Dallas. |
18 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
Tied in Toronto |
|
19 |
20 |
14 |
15 |
They won! They gotta make the leap out of the celler…for now. |
|
20 |
17 |
16 |
16 |
Lost at KC and appear in the basement. |