1. Columbus

Record: 13-6-4. Was: 1. Note: Is there any doubt the league MVP right now is Guillermo Barros Schelotto? Next: at Toronto, Saturday.

2. Houston

Record: 10-5-8. Was: 3. Note: The Dynamo are about the only team certain to make playoffs in the West Next: at San Jose, Saturday.

3. Chicago

Record: 11-7-5. Was: 4. Note: A guy with a famous name got the game-winner for Fire, Stephen King. Next: at Colorado, Sunday.

4. New England

Record: 11-7-5. Was: 2. Note: When are the Revs going to get some more energy? They've been playing tired. Next: vs. Chivas, Thursday.

5. Real Salt Lake

Record: 8-8-7. Was: 5. Note: The draw against Galaxy had both a positive and negative feel to it. Next: at New York, Saturday.

6. New York

Record: 8-7-8. Was: 7. Note: The Red Bulls' defense has given up only one goal in over 440 minutes. Next: vs. Real Salt Lake, Saturday.

7. DC United

Record: 10-11-2. Was: 6. Note: United were just the latest to find out it is tough to play in San Jose. Next: vs. FC Dallas, Saturday.

8. Chivas