MLS Power Rankings, Week 28: Action packed

Week 28 had 12 matches coming off the international window, and teams did not hesitate to put their best foot forward. In a week that saw the opening of the NFL as well as week 2 of college football, there were plenty of reasons to put the local MLS match on. 44 goals were scored in those 12 matches, a 3.67 goal/game average. That's a lot of balls flying past goalkeepers into the back of the net. Many of those goals were needed by teams fighting for playoff spots and hoping to catch up to FC Dallas at the top of the Supporters Shield standings.

We're almost at crunch time. Each of these matches mean a lot because most teams only have 5 or 6 left to state their case that they deserve to be in the playoffs or hoist the Shield. There's little margin for error at this point, so let's hope that our beloved D.C. United can keep the firepower going to get victories with the remaining matches on their schedule. Other teams are going to be doing the same.

Now, let's hear from you in the comments. Is the Black-and-Red properly slotted at 11? Is Dallas still number one? Who's the team that's poised to move the most, up or down? You know what time it is...sound off, people!