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MLS Player Power Rankings After Weekend of October 3-5
It should come as no surprise to anyone that five of the top six players in the MLS Player Power Rankings come from the two best teams in the league. Add in three players near the bottom of the list, and you have a combined eight players recognized from the Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy. All of these players are deserving of the recognition, and all of the stars in terrific form for both teams will get a chance to share a pitch during the final two weeks of the season. While we keep dreaming about how good those two clashes will be, let's take a look at who else claimed a spot in the list of the top-20 players in MLS. Begin Slideshow6Oct/140
Winners and Losers for MLS Matches from October 2-5
Entering Week 30 in Major League Soccer, we had an idea of who would leave the first weekend in October as winners, but there was no indication as to who would end up the losers. After four days of play across North America, there was a clear distinction between the two groups. A few stars of the league, and an unexpected club, found themselves in the winners category thanks to record-breaking performances and game-winning goals. As for the losers, there are countless players listed in that category because of defensive blunders, which we saw a massive amount of this weekend. Continue reading on for a look at the biggest winners and losers from MLS Week 30. Begin Slideshow6Oct/140
MLS Team of the Week for Weekend of October 3-5: Vancouver Trio Star in Week 30
With all the focus on the teams near the top of the Western Conference, one team in the fight for the final playoff position out west stole the headlines in Week 30. The Vancouver Whitecaps put in a complete performance against FC Dallas, which is why three of their players are a part of the MLS Team of the Week. To go along with the Vancouver trio, we have a pair of Galaxy teammates as well as few influential central midfielders from the Eastern Conference. Because of the dominance in the middle of the park on the East Coast, we opted to shape this week's team in a 4-5-1 formation. Begin Slideshow3Oct/140
6 Bold Predictions for MLS Matches from October 3-5
October is finally here, which means the usual chaos and unpredictability of Major League Soccer will grow exponentially. Desperation is seeping in for plenty of sides looking to secure one of the 10 playoff berths, and with four weeks left to do so, the pressure is on a plethora of teams to earn results. With a few major clashes with playoff implications taking place in Week 30, we decided to make a few bold predictions about said matches. Whether or not these predictions actually happen is another thing, but that won't hurt us from making six outlandish statements about the upcoming weekend of play in MLS. Begin Slideshow2Oct/140
6 Key Battles to Watch in MLS Matches from October 3-5
With the calendar flipping over to October, the final push for the playoffs has begun in Major League Soccer. Most of the focus for the next four weeks will be on the Eastern Conference, where five teams are battling for the final two spots. The playoff picture in the East could drastically change once again in Week 30 with two massive showdowns Saturday. Out in the Western Conference, the top four teams have been decided, but the fifth and final position is still up for grabs between two rivals. With that in mind, our six key battles to watch will focus on the key matches that will play a major role in helping us figure out the playoff participants. Begin Slideshow30Sep/140
MLS Player Power Rankings After Matches from September 26-28
Everywhere you turned this weekend, the stars of Major League Soccer were scoring goals. Robbie Keane, Landon Donovan, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins were among the plethora of big-name scorers in Week 29. It just so happens that all five of those players sit near the top of the MLS Player Power Rankings along with rising stars Gyasi Zardes and Dom Dwyer, who both scored a goal this weekend too. With so many stars vying for the top spot this week, it was hard to choose the best player in the league, but one exquisite piece of finishing helped us make the final decision. Continue reading on for a look at who earned the top spot in the MLS Player Power Rankings. Begin Slideshow29Sep/140
MLS Team of the Week: Donovan, Keane & Bradley Highlight Week 29’s Best XI
The stars of Major League Soccer came out to play in Week 29 and they impressed in a wide variety of ways. From the usual star-studded display put in by the Galaxy to some major goals scored by a few United States internationals, this weekend was full of impressive performances. Although the big names will get all the attention, there were a few players who shocked us with big games as well. Continue reading on to see which players earned a spot in the latest MLS Team of the Week. Begin Slideshow29Sep/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Matches from September 26-28
Just like we all expected, the matches across Major League Soccer in Week 29 provided the playoff race with plenty of twists and turns. A few teams in each conference put together strong wins against quality opposition to boost their respective playoff resumes, while a few clubs failed to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. In some of those crucial clashes, the stars of the league played major roles, which got us even more excited for the home stretch of the regular season. Continue reading for a look at the biggest winners and losers from MLS Week 29. Begin Slideshow26Sep/140
6 Bold Predictions for MLS Matches from September 26-28
As we witnessed Wednesday night at Toyota Stadium, the unexpected can happen in any game down the stretch in Major League Soccer. For the rest of Week 29, players who have been off the radar will try to replicate David Texeira's double, but unfortunately we are not that bold to predict who that player will be. However, we do have bold predictions featuring the wild and crazy Eastern Conference playoff race and two strong defensive proclamations. Continue reading on for a look at our six bold predictions for MLS Week 29. Begin Slideshow25Sep/140