1. D.C. United
Rec.: 7-7-1. Pv. 3. Note: With a 5-0-1 record in past six games, D.C. is back atop its customary perch. Next: vs. Houston, July 22.

2. New England
Rec.: 9-4-3. Pv. 1. Note: After brief hiccup in Salt Lake City, the Revs impressed in win over Toronto. Next: at L.A. Galaxy, Friday

3. Columbus
Rec.: 8-4-2. Pv. 4. Note: After strange three game losing skid, the Crew are 2-0-1 in last three matches. Next: vs. Chicago, Saturday.

4. L.A. Galaxy

Rec.: 6-5-3. Pv. 2. Note: Porous defense was on display in grand fashion in 4-1 loss last weekend at D.C. United. Next: vs. New England, Friday.

5. Houston
Rec.: 4-4-7. Pv. 7. Note: Aren't in dominant form yet, but the defending champs have only lost twice since April. Next: at Real Salt Lake, Thursday.

6. Toronto FC
Rec.: 6-5-3. Pv. 5. Note: In typical fashion, Toronto lost on the road and missed chance to move up the standings. Next: at Chicago, July 12.

7. Real Salt Lake
Rec.: 5-6-4. Pv. 6. Note: Missed a golden opportunity to take over first place in the West by losing at Kansas City. Next: vs. Houston, Thursday.

8. Chivas USA
Rec.: 5-6-3. Pv. 8. Note: Were the beneficiary of a terrible mistake by New York to earn a tie. Next: vs. San Jose, Saturday