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Ranking Each MLS Team on Their Defensive Strength
One week ago, we took a look at the best teams in Major League Soccer based on their offensive abilities. Now that the attacks from each of the 19 clubs have been handed the spotlight, it is time to do the same with the defensive unit from each team. Continue reading for a ranking of the best and worst teams in MLS, based on their defensive prowess. Begin Slideshow29Apr/140
MLS Player Power Rankings: Seattle Trio Dominates List of League’s Best
The Seattle Sounders are on fire at the moment, and because of that, three of their stars are high up on the list of the league's best players after Week 8. Clint Dempsey has earned the top spot for the last two weeks, and Osvaldo Alonso has consistently ranked in the top 10 all year long, but a third player rooted himself high up in the MLS Player Power Rankings this week as well. As for players not based in Seattle, two of the top performers from Week 8 debuted on the list, while one surprising defender continued his climb up the chart. Continue reading on to see where the Seattle trio and 17 other players ranked after eight weeks of play in Major League Soccer.Begin Slideshow28Apr/140
8 Things We Learned from MLS Week 8: Man-Advantage Trend Broken and More
After two full months of play in Major League Soccer, we have learned a ton about the 2014 identities of the 19 clubs in the league. Play in Week 8 helped us define those identities even more, as a few teams continued old trends, while some showed signs of life that previously were not there. Continue reading on for a look at the eight biggest takeaways from the latest weekend of MLS action. Begin Slideshow28Apr/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Week 8: 2nd-Half Subs, Oduro, Kennedy and More
In the nine games played in Week 8 of Major League Soccer, there were some big winners and some even bigger losers. Some of the winners included a young player making his first mark on the scoresheet, a team on the rise and, of course, the haircut seen around the Internet. Among the losers from Week 8 were a goalkeeper who is having a rough few weeks and a team that has struggled out of the gate in every match. Continue reading for the complete list of winners and losers from the eighth week of play in MLS. Begin Slideshow27Apr/140
MLS Team of the Week: Dempsey Leads Group of Impressive Forwards
Week 8 in Major League Soccer belonged to a few terrific forwards that lit up the scoreboard for their respective teams. Just like he has for the last month, Clint Dempsey was nothing short of spectacular for the Seattle Sounders, but two other forwards starred as well throughout the week. Because of the strong play up front across the league, our MLS Team of the Week is set up in an attack-minded 4-3-3 formation. Continue reading to see who joined Dempsey in the Week 8 edition of the MLS Team of the Week. Begin Slideshow22Apr/140
Ranking Every MLS Team on Their Attacking Talent
Which team contains the best set of attackers in Major League Soccer? That is a question that can ignite a debate that could last as long as a few days based on how much each team has improved in the attacking department over the last few years. Thanks to the designated player rule and a strong South American pipeline, the teams are not only getting better at each position, but they are also seeing a ton of creativity flow through their respective attacks. With so little difference between the clubs at the top, it was difficult to select just one team as the best. Continue reading on to see which team earned the honor of best attack in MLS. Begin Slideshow22Apr/140
MLS Player Power Rankings: Race for the Top Spot Heats Up
The race for the top spot in the MLS Player Power Rankings is heating up now that the league's elite players are performing at the best of their abilities every week. Five of the top six players from Week 6 remained in the top six after Week 7, but there was room for one superstar to find his way into the top five. As for the new entries, three players surged into the top 10, one of whom is familiar with this list, after terrific displays for their respective clubs on Saturday. Continue reading on to see which players landed a coveted spot in the MLS Player Power Rankings. Begin Slideshow21Apr/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Week 7: Keane, Manneh and Shuttleworth All Impress
The biggest winners and losers from Week 7 in Major League Soccer came from some unexpected places. A few of the winners this week were players who made big plays for their teams in time of need, and others were able to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. The losers this week include two league veterans, who made crucial mistakes, a team that is sputtering at the moment, and another player that faced plenty of highs and lows in just 73 minutes on the pitch. Continue reading on for the complete list of winners and losers from the seventh week of play in MLS. Begin Slideshow21Apr/140
8 Things We Learned from MLS Week 7: SKC’s Success, Rimando’s Class and More
Week 7 of play in Major League Soccer brought us a mixed bag of results with a few dull draws and some entertaining displays spread out across North America. In the exciting clashes throughout the league, plenty of stars rose to the occasion and some controversial decisions were made. One result from Week 7 even brought a club to the brink of panic mode before the month of April concludes. Continue reading for the biggest takeaways from Week 7 in Major League Soccer. Begin Slideshow20Apr/140