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MLS Player Power Rankings After Matches from August 20-24
Everywhere you turned in Major League Soccer this week, a star was putting on a memorable performance. From Thierry Henry and Bradley Wright-Phillips in New York to Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan in LA, and everywhere in between, there was no shortage of star power in Week 24. Thanks to the output from the league's best, the competition for the top spot in the MLS Player Power Rankings was the tightest in weeks. Continue reading on to see who ranks atop the list of the best 20 players in MLS. Begin Slideshow25Aug/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Matches from August 22-24
In an electric and surprising set of games this weekend, Major League Soccer did not disappoint the fans of the league—unless you're a fan of Chicago and wanted Jermaine Jones. Other than that one major off-the-field story, which opened the league up to a load of criticism, MLS enjoyed a great week with almost every big star showing up in their respective games. Since only three games were decided by one goal or less, there were plenty of winners and losers from Week 24. Continue reading on for the complete list of winners and losers from Week 24, unless you're a Fire supporter—the first slide might cause you to go berserk for the 1,000th time since the Jones decision was announced. Begin Slideshow25Aug/140
MLS Team of the Week for Matches from August 22-24
If you turned away from a Major League Soccer game for just one second this weekend, you may have missed something. The latest round of MLS action saw all the big stars shine on a weekend when spectacular goals were a regular occurrence. Because of all the terrific attacking performances, our MLS Team of the Week is lined up in a 3-4-3 formation. Continue reading to see which players found their way into the best XI from the weekend's action. Begin Slideshow22Aug/140
6 Bold Predictions for MLS Matches from August 22-24
As the playoff push rolls on, there are bound to be a few surprising results across Major League Soccer. While surprising results are nothing new to the league, there are a few shocking predictions that some may not be willing to make about the upcoming matches this weekend. That is exactly what this article is for, as we make six bold predictions about what will occur over the next three days in nine games across MLS. Begin Slideshow21Aug/140
10 Key Battles for MLS Matches from August 22-24
Entering the 24th week of play in Major League Soccer, there are quite a few storylines that are worth following. From the red-hot Fabian Castillo to the always-entertaining Cascadia Cup clash between Seattle and Portland, fans should not be disappointed with the action this weekend. In the nine games from Friday to Sunday, there are key battles that will take place everywhere on the pitch, but we decided to spotlight 10, a few of which come from the big game between Seattle and Portland. Continue reading on for a look at the 10 key battles in MLS this weekend. Begin Slideshow19Aug/140
MLS Player Power Rankings After Matches from August 15-17
In a week where 29 goals were scored across Major League Soccer, some of the hottest players in the league found the back of the net. Thanks to the tremendous efforts from Fabian Castillo, Gyasi Zardes and others, the race for the top spot in the MLS Player Power Rankings continued to heat up. With Golden Boot leader Bradley Wright-Phillips on a bye week, the opportunity to seize the top spot on the list of the top-20 players grew for Zardes, Dom Dwyer and Robbie Keane. Continue reading on to see if any of the on-fire players in MLS were able to knock Wright-Phillips off his throne. Begin Slideshow18Aug/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Matches from August 15-17
During the slate of nine matches in Major League Soccer this weekend, it was made clear who the winners and losers were. Four of the seven victorious sides in Week 23 won by two goals or more in games that were exciting to watch, at least for the winning-team's fans. Some of those electric offensive displays brought out some terrible man marking and bad decisions inside the box from opposing defenses. With that being said, the list of winners and losers from Week 23 features players who faced completely different fortunes on the pitch. Begin Slideshow18Aug/140
MLS Team of the Week for Matches from August 15-17: Castillo, Akindele Shine
Plenty of attackers caught fire in Week 23 of play in Major League Soccer, but no duo were as hot as Fabian Castillo and Tesho Akindele. The FC Dallas attacking pair were responsible for all five of their team's goals against San Jose, which makes them easy selections for the latest MLS Team of the Week. A few other teams caught the high-scoring fever flying around MLS this weekend, which is why Castillo and Akindele aren't the only pair of teammates included in this week's selection of the best 11 players from around the league. This week's team is set up in a 4-3-1-2 to spread the love to all the star attackers from Week 23. Begin Slideshow15Aug/140
6 Bold Predictions for MLS Matches from August 15-17
The 23rd week of play in Major League Soccer should be packed with plenty of intrigue thanks to the juicy matchups going on from Friday to Sunday. From the top-three showdowns in Kansas City and Utah to the three Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference clashes, there will be a plethora of talking points entering the weekend. One thing that is always expected in MLS is the unexpected, which is why it is time to make some bold predictions about Week 23. Continue reading on for the six bold predictions we have for this weekend in MLS. Begin Slideshow14Aug/140