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MLS Player Power Rankings After Matches from October 16-19
For the past three months, only three players have topped the Major League Soccer Player Power Rankings. That all changes this week, as none of Bradley Wright-Phillips, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan sit in the top position on our weekly ranking of the top-20 players in the league. All three of those players are near the top of the chart, but two other Most Valuable Player candidates impressed more in Week 32 to warrant a changing of the guard at the No. 1 spot. Continue reading on for a look at who earned the top spot in the latest edition of the MLS Player Power Rankings. Begin Slideshow20Oct/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Matches from October 16-19
With so much attention centered around the match between Seattle and LA in Week 32, it was easy to forget about the other matches that took place across Major League Soccer.In the eight other games this weekend, we saw a few teams miss out on improving their respective positions in the standings, as well as a few nice stories in the Eastern Conference.Also mixed in those contests were the best and worst passes of the week, and a major compliment from a legend about a young American star. Here's a complete look at the winners and losers from MLS Week 32. Begin Slideshow20Oct/140
MLS Team of the Week for Matches from October 16-19
Throughout the four days of play in the 32nd week of action in Major League Soccer, fans of the league were treated to plenty of standout performances. Although many fans focused on the clash between Seattle and LA, there were plenty of other matches this weekend that carried playoff implications. In those matches, there were a few surprise showings from young players, including a pair of stars from Columbus. Along with the young stars of the league, a few veterans also found their way into the 4-3-1-2 formation that the latest MLS Team of the Week is shaped in. Begin Slideshow17Oct/140
6 Bold Predictions for MLS Matches from October 17-19
There are only two weeks left in the Major League Soccer regular season, and much to our chagrin, there is less chaos in regard to the playoff races than there was entering last week. With a few teams looking to close out their respective home slates with a bang, we decided to make some bold predictions about the matches some would label as meaningless in Week 32. On top of that, we are also banking on two key players to have big days for two completely different reasons. Throw in an outlandish prediction about what is supposed to be the best match in the league this season, and you have the six bold predictions for MLS Week 32. Begin Slideshow16Oct/140
10 Key Battles for MLS Matches from October 16-19
With two weeks remaining in the Major League Soccer regular season, there are only a few things left to settle in regard to the playoffs. One of them is who will win the Supporters' Shield and the top seed in the Western Conference, which will be determined by a home-and-home series between the Seattle Sounders and the LA Galaxy. Besides positioning, only the final spot in each conference remains up for grabs, which is why we decided to take a close look at two battles in a match involving one of those teams, as well as the Seattle-LA clash. Continue reading on for a look at the 10 key MLS battles to watch this weekend.Begin Slideshow14Oct/140
MLS Player Power Rankings After Matches from October 8-12
Following a week in which the stars of Major League Soccer were scoring left and right, some of the top players in the league were not heard from much in Week 31. Due to plenty of players out on international duty, suspensions and a few shocking results, the stars of the league were silent in a week where some of the unsung heroes of MLS stole the spotlight. Only a few of the players in the MLS Player Power Rankings made massive contributions to their respective sides, which is why we have a few big leaps in positioning this week. Continue reading for a look at who the 20 best players are in MLS after 31 weeks of play. Begin Slideshow13Oct/140
MLS Team of the Week for Matches from October 10-12
In a week full of player absences and matches with massive playoff implications, a few unexpected stars rose to the occasion for their respective clubs in Major League Soccer. From a three-goal comeback by Columbus to a young player starring for Real Salt Lake, the top players from Week 31 came in all different shapes and sizes. Add in a few top showings from league veterans and you have the latest MLS Team of the Week, which is shaped in a 4-5-1 formation. Begin Slideshow13Oct/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Matches from October 10-12
After some wild, unpredictable results in Week 31, clarity has begun to shine on the Major League Soccer playoff picture. The once-chaotic Eastern Conference saw a few teams clinch playoff berths, while two clubs on the opposite side of the playoff positions were eliminated. In the Western Conference, the race for fifth place became clearer after a shocking win by the Vancouver Whitecaps away at the Seattle Sounders. Thanks to those results, and a few other happenings across the league, we had no trouble determining who the winners and the losers were in MLS this weekend. Begin Slideshow10Oct/140
6 Bold Predictions for MLS Weekend of October 10-12
Between increasingly difficult playoff races, and players away on international duty, Week 31 will produce plenty of hurdles for teams in Major League Soccer to get over. Some of the teams affected by the circumstances will shake them off and win, but some will stumble due to the growing pressure. With those two factors in mind, we decided to make some bold predictions about five big games this weekend. The other game involved features two teams few people want to watch right now. Continue reading on for a look at our six bold predictions for the upcoming MLS weekend. Begin Slideshow9Oct/140