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Week 33 MLS Power Rankings
Unlike most domestic leagues around the world, Major League Soccer did not halt play during the international break. While a limited schedule was played, there were some crucial results handed out across North America. The most crucial of them all came from Portland as the Timbers defeated Seattle to take over first place in the Western Conference. Was that win enough to put the Timbers back on top of the B/R MLS Power Rankings? Continue reading to find out. Begin Slideshow7Oct/130
Week 32 MLS Power Rankings
What a wild and wacky weekend it was in Major League Soccer. From two five-goal outbursts to Camilo's stunning golazo, fans of the league were left with endless water-cooler discussion topics on Monday morning. How did the results over the weekend affect the B/R MLS Power Rankings? Continue reading to find out. Begin Slideshow2Oct/130
Will US Open Cup Loss Affect Real Salt Lake’s Postseason Aspirations?
On Tuesday night in front of their home crowd at Rio Tinto Stadium, Real Salt Lake laid an egg and fell to D.C. United in the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 1-0. Heading into the match, the Claret and Cobalt were the overwhelming favorites to win the 100th edition of the premier cup competition in America. However, things did not go according to plan, as RSL fell to a D.C. side that clearly wanted to lift the trophy more than they did. After the failure to bring home their second trophy in franchise history, RSL are now forced to recover quickly and march forward in their quest for the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup. Currently, Jason Kreis' side sit atop the Western Conference standings, just slightly ahead of Seattle on goal differential and one point off of the Supporters' Shield title, which, if the season ended today, would be handed to New York. Although they only have three matches left on their regular-season docket, one has to ask the question of Real Salt Lake, and if they are mentally prepared for the playoffs after suffering such a disheartening blow on Tuesday night. The latest cup final defeat by the club will certainly lay ...30Sep/130
Week 31 MLS Power Rankings
It may be hard to believe, but the reality is that there's just one month remaining in the Major League Soccer regular season. With a month left, plenty is still on the line when it comes to earning spots in the MLS Cup playoffs and in the race for the Supporters' Shield trophy. Another hotly contested race is the race to be No. 1 in the B/R MLS Power Rankings. Which club came out on top this week? Read on to find out. Begin Slideshow23Sep/130
Week 30 MLS Power Rankings
This week in Major League Soccer, the race for the playoffs in both conferences intensified. With a few clubs earning unexpected wins over the last three days, the playoff races are far from being decided. One thing that is even closer than the playoff race at the moment is the race to be No. 1 in the B/R MLS Power Rankings. This week, the margin between the top two clubs was just one point. Which club squeezed out a victory to earn the title of top club in the B/R MLS Power Rankings? Continue reading to find out.Begin Slideshow20Sep/130
MLS: Why Jason Kreis Would Be Perfect Fit as First NYCFC Head Coach
With all of the news coming down recently about the expansion of Major League Soccer to 24 teams by the end of the decade, it is easy to forget that the latest expansion team, New York City FC, is just 18 months away from their first game. As the 2015 milestone approaches for the club that will be owned by a partnership formed by the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball and Manchester City of English Premier League fame, the search for a man to lead them into their inaugural season is apparently up. According to a report by Sports Illustrated's Brian Straus, current Real Salt Lake head coach Jason Kreis is the leading candidate for the job. Kreis has rocketed to managerial stardom since he took control of the reins at Real Salt Lake at the spry age of 34 in 2007. After being an integral part of the club's first two seasons as a player, Kreis was handed the managerial position and he has worked wonders with a club in one of the smaller markets in the league. Since Kreis began as manager of the Claret and Cobalt, he has turned them into one of the perennial favorites to contend for both ...16Sep/130
Week 29 MLS Power Rankings
This weekend in Major League Soccer, the balance of power shifted on to the shoulders of the Seattle Sounders. After the Sounders defeated Real Salt Lake at home on Friday, they moved to the top of the Western Conference and Supporters' Shield standings. Was that win enough to put them at No. 1 in the B/R MLS Power Rankings for the first time this season? Read on to find out where the Sounders and the other 18 clubs in the league landed in this week's rankings.Begin Slideshow9Sep/130
Week 28 MLS Power Rankings
With the international break out in full force, Major League Soccer did not halt its league play because of the matches all across the globe. The one club affected the most by international absences was the Los Angeles Galaxy, who lost at home to Colorado. How did that loss affect the Galaxy in this week's B/R MLS Power Rankings? Read on to see where they and the other 18 clubs in the league landed this week. Begin Slideshow2Sep/130
Week 27 MLS Power Rankings
With August ending and September beginning, there are just two months left in the Major League Soccer season. With that being said, every match from here on out has an immense meaning when it comes to the playoff race. One club that has helped themselves plenty in the playoff race is Real Salt Lake, who put on a stellar display on Friday night against Portland. Was that performance enough to keep RSL on top of the B/R MLS Power Rankings for another week? Continue reading to find out where they and the other 18 clubs landed this week. Begin Slideshow26Aug/130