2018 Power Rankings

NFLPatriot · Jun 26, 2018

MLS Power Rankings: Sporting KC grab top spot after comeback win
June 26, 2018, 11:00AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
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Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13
Wk 9: 9
The Revs got to take the weekend off and get a little more time to rest and train together. They're probably going to be raring out of the gates against D.C. United in their next match, but one pitfall of byes is losing rhythm -- will that be an issue for New England?

Previous: Idle | Next: vs. DC on 6/30
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NFLPatriot · Jul 3, 2018

MLS Power Rankings: Atlanta United jump to the top once again
July 3, 2018, 11:07AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9
Back from the break, New England weathered a surging D.C. United to win. While the attack is in fine form, the defense hasn't kept a clean sheet since April 28. They're still picking up plenty of results, but that has to be on Brad Friedel's to-do list.

Previous: Won 3-2 vs DC | Next: vs. SEA on 7/7
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NFLPatriot · Jul 17, 2018

MLS Power Rankings: Portland Timbers climb to highest point yet
July 10, 2018, 11:00AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
The Revs struggled to do much of anything beyond defend the Sounders, but the same can be said of their opponent. Just past the halfway point, New England are on solid but not quite assured footing in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Previous: Drew 0-0 vs. SEA | Next: vs. LA on 7/14
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NFLPatriot · Jul 17, 2018

LAG loss only drops the Revs one spot this week, but 4 of next 5 are on the road...

MLS Power Rankings: DC United make big climb after opening Audi Field
July 17, 2018, 11:04AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
So far, the team that seems to have lost the most momentum from the World Cup break earlier this summer is the Revolution, who have only won one of their last five league games. They aren't in crisis mode, but their grip on a playoff spot is starting to loosen at this point.

Previous: Lost 3-2 vs. LA | Next: at MIN on 7/18
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NFLPatriot · Jul 24, 2018

Revs drop 2 spots after double-loss week.

MLS Power Rankings: Minnesota United make big jump after six-point week
July 24, 2018, 11:05AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
The Revs' slump continues, albeit with two road games on a double-game week. Still, the early season freshness Brad Friedel brought seems to have fully worn off, but a bye could help get the team rejuvenated.

Previous: Lost 2-1 at MIN; Lost 2-0 at RBNY | Next: at ORL on 8/4
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NFLPatriot · Jul 31, 2018

Somehow, the bye week dropped the Revs 3 spots, surpassed by SEA, PHI and TOR (all winners this week).

MLS Power Rankings: Seattle Sounders, Toronto FC make big jump
July 31, 2018, 12:49PM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
It was a week off for the Revolution, who have been sputtering but seem to have a winnable game against another struggling outfit, Orlando City, up next. The big thing is figuring out how to stay above the playoff line for Brad Friedel's men.

Previous: Idle | Next: at ORL on 8/4
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NFLPatriot · Aug 7, 2018

Revs now down 7 spots in last 4 weeks.

MLS Power Rankings: Atlanta retain top spot but Timbers on their tail
August 7, 2018, 11:02AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
The Revolution are still in playoff position, despite going five games without a win. But they have two games against Philadelphia and a game against D.C. coming up, which will give us a better picture of whether the Revs are in line for a postseason berth this year.

Previous: Drew 3-3 at ORL | Next: vs. PHI on 8/11
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dncm · Aug 7, 2018

Not 100% related, but if you get the chance, read the comments section - there is a poster who posts what the meetings must be like week to week - quite humorous and some good natured jabs at some of the staff and their biases.

NFLPatriot · Aug 15, 2018

Revs sink to the bottom 5 for the first time since week 4.

MLS Power Rankings: New York teams challenge Atlanta United's dominance
August 14, 2018, 9:45AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9. . . . Wk 24: 19
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
The Revolution have dipped below the playoff line, and it's easy to see why, as they've gone six games without a win. Only two wins since the start of June will sink a team's fortunes, and this is the first big test of Brad Friedel's coaching career.

Previous: Lost 3-2 vs. PHI | Next: at DC on 8/19
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NFLPatriot · Aug 21, 2018

Like the sub in the movie "The Meg", the Revs just keep sinking deeper...

MLS Power Rankings: DC United make their move, Atlanta march on
August 21, 2018, 11:04AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9. . . . Wk 24: 19
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9. . . . Wk 25: 20
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
New England's woes continue with a loss at surging D.C. There's still hope for the Revolution, but with just 10 games to go, they need to get in gear, fast, to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Previous: Lost 2-0 at DC | Next: at PHI on 8/25
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ToMhIlL · Aug 21, 2018

There's still hope for the Revolution, but with just 10 games to go, they need to get in gear, fast, to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Where is that Jim Mora "playoffs?!" video clip when you need it?

NFLPatriot · Aug 21, 2018

ToMhIlL said: ↑

Where is that Jim Mora "playoffs?!" video clip when you need it?
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You asked...

NFLPatriot · Aug 28, 2018

The Revs have 1 point in their last 7 games, but thanks to COL's 6-0 loss at home, they move up a spot this week...

MLS Power Rankings: Philadelphia Union reach a new high
August 28, 2018, 11:01AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9. . . . Wk 24: 19
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9. . . . Wk 25: 20
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9. . . . Wk 26: 19
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
New England continued their slide, even if they gave it their all against a game Union side. The problem is, with the slump the Revolution are in, their best may not be good enough this year.

Previous: Lost 1-0 at PHI | Next: vs. POR on 9/1
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NFLPatriot · Sep 4, 2018

MLS Power Rankings: Sounders win streak has them at season high
September 4, 2018, 11:25AM EDT
Benjamin Baer
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9. . . . Wk 24: 19
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9. . . . Wk 25: 20
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9. . . . Wk 26: 19
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9. . . . Wk 27: 19
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
Mired in a nine-game winless streak, time is running out for the Revs. But they have a chance to make a statement in the league’s only midweek game if they can find a way to hand NYCFC their first loss at Yankee Stadium.

Previous: Drew 1-1 vs. POR | Next: at NE on 9/5
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tsb11 · Sep 4, 2018

Its good to know that no matter hiw poorly the revs play there are 4 teams stilk performing worse

NFLPatriot · Sep 4, 2018

tsb11 said: ↑

Its good to know that no matter how poorly the revs play there are 4 teams still performing worse
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...and the Revs have games left against two of them!

NFLPatriot · Sep 11, 2018

MLS Power Rankings: NYCFC continue to slip in homestretch
September 11, 2018, 10:39AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
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Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9. . . . Wk 24: 19
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9. . . . Wk 25: 20
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9. . . . Wk 26: 19
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9. . . . Wk 27: 19
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9. . . . Wk 28: 17
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9
It wasn't exactly beautiful, but a goal against the run of play and some other close calls gave New England full value for their victory against NYCFC. The Revs have one of the hardest schedules remaining, however, so they'll have to keep it up, starting with LAFC in California.

Previous: Won 1-0 at NYC | Next: at LAFC on 9/15
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NFLPatriot · Sep 18, 2018

Draw in LA bumps them up 2 spots, but still below everyone in the East except CHI and ORL.

Power Rankings: Montreal Impact make their case
September 18, 2018, 11:01AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9. . . . Wk 24: 19
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9. . . . Wk 25: 20
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9. . . . Wk 26: 19
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9. . . . Wk 27: 19
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9. . . . Wk 28: 17
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9. . . . Wk 29: 15
The Revs are back in the playoff hunt, but really need to win out or come close in order to swoop in for a slot. More likely, they'll be spoilers, but they seem like they might delight in that role in the final weeks of the season.

Previous: Drew 1-1 at LAFC | Next: vs. CHI on 9/22
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rkupp · Sep 19, 2018

Summary so far, from a 5-tier viewpoint: we started at 21 (5/5), rose as high as 9 (2/5), sank as low as 20 (4/5) and have recently edged up to 15 (3/5) - solidly, low-middle.

dncm · Sep 19, 2018

Not sure why, but I can watch this so many times!!

It's been a wild ride so far in the East. 👀 pic.twitter.com/dHEuBAMMGq
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 18, 2018

NFLPatriot · Sep 26, 2018

MLS Power Rankings: LA Galaxy make big jump up after key win
September 25, 2018, 11:02AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10 . . . Wk 30: 15
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9. . . . Wk 24: 19
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9. . . . Wk 25: 20
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9. . . . Wk 26: 19
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9. . . . Wk 27: 19
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9. . . . Wk 28: 17
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9. . . . Wk 29: 15
New England stay put after yet another draw, their third in four games. Matt Doyle mentioned the chopping and changing Brad Friedel has done recently in his weekend column -- changes were needed, but these have seemed somewhat haphazard, at least from the outside.

Previous: Drew 2-2 vs. CHI | Next: at TOR on 9/29
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BrianLBI · Sep 26, 2018

Doyle makes some good points, but I don't think Somi would have prevented the first goal (not that Doyle was suggesting this). He'd be admiring it from 15 yards behind the play. Anibaba, maybe....

NFLPatriot · Oct 2, 2018

Getting a pretty good bell curve here...

MLS Power Rankings: Red Bulls reach apex after downing Atlanta United
October 2, 2018, 10:56AM EDT
Alicia Rodriguez
Code:
Pre : 21 . . . Wk 10: 12 . . . Wk 20: 10 . . . Wk 30: 15
Wk 1: 22 . . . Wk 11: 10 . . . Wk 21: 12 . . . Wk 31: 18
Wk 2: 22 . . . Wk 12: 12 . . . Wk 22: 15
Wk 3: 22 . . . Wk 13: 10 . . . Wk 23: 16
Wk 4: 20 . . . Wk 14: 9. . . . Wk 24: 19
Wk 5: 17 . . . Wk 15: 9. . . . Wk 25: 20
Wk 6: 11 . . . Wk 16: 9. . . . Wk 26: 19
Wk 7: 13 . . . Wk 17: 9. . . . Wk 27: 19
Wk 8: 13 . . . Wk 18: 9. . . . Wk 28: 17
Wk 9: 9. . . . Wk 19: 9. . . . Wk 29: 15
New England have won just three of their last 20 games in league play. For all of the optimism with Brad Friedel's arrival and initial games, that has to be long gone by now. Seems like a major overhaul is in order to give the Revolution hope of competing in the future.

Previous: Lost 4-1 at TOR | Next: at ATL on 10/6
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Feldspar · Oct 2, 2018

The MLSSoccer.com rankings are kinder to us than ESPN's. They have us at 20th (though the same drop of 3 spots - we were at 17 on their list last week).

NFLPatriot · Oct 2, 2018