📈 MLS Power Rankings: Miami back on top as east dominates top-five
We've had another major shakeup in the top-10 of the MLS power rankings. While the Eastern Conference teams continue to dominate the upper-echelon of the standings, the west has perhaps provided us with the most volatile movement.
Let's dig into this week's top-10.
10. Portland Timbers (no movement)
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Phil Neville's side are now unbeaten in six consecutive MLS matches, and after a frankly chaotic 3-3 draw with LAFC over the weekend, they proved that they can absolutely hang with the big-boys under the light.
There may some rumblings of disappointment in the Rose City after the Timbers gave up the lead on two separate occasions Saturday evening, both goals coming in stoppage-time of the respective halves.
9. Austin FC (🆕)
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After a short spell out of the top-10, Austin have jumped back into 9th thanks to a narrow win over the LA Galaxy, albeit a woeful LA Galaxy.
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Despite spending mega-bucks on their attacking ranks during the last-two offseasons, they have struggled mightily to get them going. However, for the first time this season Austin perhaps have scored a bundle of goals on their way to victory — they will settle for the three points though.
8. LAFC (👎)
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LAFC feel as if they could be on the verge of breaking out one week, and the next they require a magical free-kick and stoppage-time penalty to rescue a point. But one thing is for sure, Steve Cherundolo's side remain as talented as any of the top teams in MLS and can put together a run at the drop of a hat.
7. Minnesota United (👎)
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It may be harsh on Minnesota to fall a few places after a goalless draw with FC Dallas, but they are simply a victim of the teams around them making big strides in the last seven days.
Eric Ramsay's team is as well-drilled as they come in MLS, but a little bit of star-dust can sometimes be lacking when they need it most.
6. Cincinnati (👍)
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After a slump in MLS in the midst of their Concacaf Champions Cup run, Cincinnati have a bounced back quite well, winning four in a row to remind the league why they remain one of the true MLS Cup contenders.
Just give Cincinnati a few more weeks and they will keep on creeping up towards the top of the standings.
5. Philadelphia Union (👍)
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The Union responded well to a min-slump with a superb 3-0 victory over Atlanta United, and thanks to their red-hot start to the season are still just three points out of top-spot in the Eastern Conference. And when you have the MLS golden boot leader up front, you'll always be in with a shout.
4. Columbus Crew (👎)
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The Crew drop in our rankings for the first time in a long time after a 'home' loss to Inter Miami. Columbus' lack of a ruthless number-nine was on full display in a game they dominated, but somehow found a way to draw a blank.
3. Charlotte FC (👍)
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Dean Smith's side continue to roll and they impressed wholeheartedly in a thumping victory over San Diego on Saturday.
That is now eight straight games at home without tasting defeat for Charlotte, and a pearly seat at the top of the Eastern Conference.
2. Vancouver Whitecaps (👎)
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Vancouver may have only sat atop our rankings for one week but you can hang your hat on them making a return at some point this season.
The high-flying 'Caps touched earth for 90 minutes in a hard-fought goalless draw with St. Louis City this past weekend, but you can't help but wonder if they have their sights set on a Concacaf Champions Cup showdown with Inter Miami later this week.
1. Inter Miami (👍)
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Speak of the devil, Inter Miami are back on top. They rode their luck in Cleveland on Saturday, but Javier Mascherano's side seemingly always find a way to win when the chips are down.
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