Last week, there were only two teams that were above the 40-point mark in the Supporters Shield standings. The rest of the field was trying to figure out a way to catch up with leaders FC Dallas and the Colorado Rapids. Well, looks like they have done just that in Week 25. This week, the teams that needed to win to keep pace with the leaders got the 3 points they were looking for, and what was a two-team race last week is now a crowded field at the top.
For the teams fighting for playoff spots, this week will be crucial to making strides towards that goal. A healthy slate of midweek games means that teams will want to gain some ground. Can teams like our beloved D.C. United, Seattle Sounders and the New England Revolution get the job done midweek and create some separation above the playoff line entering the weekend?
Alright, the rankings are ready. Hit the comments section and tell us what you think about this week's games. Who's going to gain some ground? Who will falter? The floor is yours!
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Rank
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Team
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LW
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Points
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GP
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Comment
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1
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Colorado Rapids
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3
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43
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24
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Draw against Orlando and they creep up on Dallas.
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2
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FC Dallas
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1
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45
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26
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They lose to Salt Lake and the pack is starting to catch up.
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3
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4
|
41
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26
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Big victory against LA.
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4
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2
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38
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24
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They lose on the road in the Bronx.
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5
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5
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40
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26
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They beat the leaders and get back into the race for the Supporters Shield.
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6
|
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7
|
40
|
25
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Nice beating of Philly on the road.
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7
|
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6
|
37
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26
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They were up two and then they decided they don’t like winning…hahaha.
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8
|
11
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38
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27
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Nice win against Vancouver to stay just off the main pack.
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9
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|
8
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31
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24
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A loss at home to Houston and now they have work to do in the West.
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10
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|
9
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34
|
25
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Throttled by Toronto at home.
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|
11
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D.C. United
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13
|
28
|
24
|
They fought back to draw the Red Bulls and somehow still are above the playoff line.
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12
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Seattle Sounders
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15
|
30
|
24
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Torched Portland at home. Made them look silly.
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13
|
|
10
|
33
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24
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They lost to Chicago…at home. Wow.
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14
|
|
12
|
32
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26
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They got smoked by their archrivals.
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15
|
|
16
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28
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24
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Scoreless draw at Colorado.
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16
|
|
14
|
30
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26
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They lost to KC and are losing their grip in the West.
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17
|
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18
|
24
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24
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Big win for them at San Jose.
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18
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19
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22
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23
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They won on the road for the first time in 2 years!
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19
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20
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23
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23
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Beat New England to creep out of the cellar.
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20
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New England Revolution
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17
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26
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25
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They’re in real turmoil and can’t get a win.
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