From Deseret News archives:
MLS power rankings
Record: 15-6-5. Was: 1. Note: Victory over New England all but guarantees the Crew the best regular season record. Next: vs. L.A. Galaxy, Saturday.
2. Houston
Record: 10-5-10. Was: 2. Note: Should ultimately win the West with a four-point cushion and a game in hand. Next: at Colorado, Saturday.
3. New England
Record: 12-8-6. Was: 3. Note: Despite falling disappointingly to the Crew, the Revs are still one of the elite teams. Next: vs. Real Salt Lake, Saturday.
4. Chivas USA
Record: 10-10-6. Was: 6. Note: With back-to-back wins, the Goats are heating up and just the right time. Next: at D.C. United, Saturday.
5. Chicago
Record: 12-9-5. Was: 4. Note: Snapped a two-game skid with an easy win over the Galaxy last weekend. Next: at Kansas City, Sunday.
6. Colorado
Record: 10-12-4. Was: 8. Note: The Rapids own a 3-0-1 record since losing to RSL back in late August. Next: vs. Houston, Saturday.
7. Real Salt Lake
Record: 9-10-7. Was: 10. Note: Picked up a much-needed win on the road last weekend to keep playoff hopes alive. Next: at New England, Saturday.
8. New York
Record: 9-9-8. Was: 5. Note: Have lost two straight by surrendering a staggering eight goals. Next: vs. Toronto, Saturday.
9. FC Dallas
Record: 8-9-9. Was: 11. Note: The Hoops are clawing back into the MLS playoff picture with two straight wins. Next: vs. San Jose, Thursday.
10. San Jose
Record: 7-10-8. Was: 9. Note: Home loss to RSL last weekend was a crushing blow to the Earthquakes' playoff chances. Next: at FC Dallas, Thursday.
11. D.C. United
Record: 10-13-3. Was: 7. Note: Heading the wrong way really, really fast with an 0-2-3 mark since Aug. 23. Next: vs. Chivas USA, Saturday.
12. Los Angeles
Record: 7-11-8. Was: 12. Note: Despite recent win over D.C., the Galaxy are still a long shot to make the playoffs. Next: at Columbus, Saturday.
13. Kansas City
Record: 8-10-8. Was: 13. Note: It's looking more and more like the Claudio Lopez signing was a failed experiment. Next: vs. Chicago, Saturday.
14. Toronto FC
Record: 7-12-7. Was: 14. Note: Has only won two league games since May 31. Next: at New York, Saturday.
