![]() ![]() On the other, they did so against the worst team in the East and a team that simply cannot score. On the one hand, New England ended their six-game winless streak. Whether that was because of the rivalry or something else, they need more of that to establish a place among the East's playoff contenders. United was randomly good on Friday night against the Red Bulls. The battle became just too difficult in Texas for the Sounders after Chad Marshall pulled down Walker Zimmerman in the box in the third minute. It's not that the Timbers were bad (and they suffer at the hands of the refs) but the lack of a comeback is troubling. Sporting's shot output against Orlando City was astounding (16 in the first half, 34 overall) and not only set records, it indicated a concerted effort on the part of Sporting to create the chances that have been eluding them.Īnother valley for the Timbers, who fell to NYCFC at home on Sunday. How close are things in the East? So close that NYCFC, a team with just a single home win on the season, is now tied atop the standings thanks to a three-game winning streak. As if the league needed a reminder, the win displayed the immense talents of Kekuta Manneh. The Caps beat TFC at their own game on Saturday, sitting deep and hitting the Reds with devastating counters. A loss to the lowly Dynamo, especially without scoring, is a bad look for the team from Utah.Ī weekend off after a midweek win over the Dynamo is just what the Quakes need ahead of a trip down the coast to face the Galaxy for Rivalry Week. Those early season doubts about RSL are getting new run in light of some bad recent results. If the Italian sticks around, it will be more a few years before someone replaces him. Sebastian Giovinco is now TFC's all-time leading scorer after his brace, replacing Dwayne De Rosario at the top of the list. Next up: back on the road for a game in New England. The Hoops truly are a different team at home than they are on the road, as evidenced by their six-point week after a three-game losing streak. With seemingly every big goal coming from one of the Impact's marquee names, Mauro Biello will be intent on keeping both of them healthy. Philadelphia is third in the East but their points-per-game is the best in the conference.ĭidier Drogba. Two draws on the week for the Union is a good return considering the competition and the road trip to Montreal. The Galaxy were outplayed overall on Wednesday against the Union, but the flashes of irresistible team play they showed on both of their goals show why they can still get points. It just feels right to elevate the Rapids to the top spot after a four-point week off of a home win over Sporting and a road draw against Crew SC. 1 team atop the MLS Power Rankings in Week 11. A midweek round and the usual weekend slate have resulted in a new No.
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