MLS Offside Week Four Power Rankings

By: travis | April 16th, 2009

So someone finally beat Seattle — the Wizards knocking off the league’s new darlings, something that was bound to happen. Sorry Seattle fans. This, of course, means a drop from the top of the power rankings to third overall, which isn’t too shabby. Chivas takes Seattle’s place at the top, and is a unanimous pick at number one this week. That’ll be sure to chance after another weekend, but for now the Goats can enjoy their moment. You’ll see that there hasn’t been a whole lot of movement this week. That’s what happens when you have a lot of draws.

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1. Chivas USA
Record: 3-0-1
Previous: 3
Comment: A draw in the Super Clasico didn’t damage their standing, though they should have come away with all three points.

2. Chicago Fire
Record: 2-0-2
Previous: 2
Comment: A lucky draw against San Jose on the road, how long will they leave Chris Rolfe on the bench?

3. Seattle Sounders FC
Record: 3-1-0
Previous: 1
Comment: Dethroned after just one week at the top, but there’s no reason to believe these guys aren’t for real.

4. New England Revolution
Record: 2-0-1
Previous: 4
Comment: Not moving after a week off. Still, how long can they keep this up with the injuries they have mounting?

5. Real Salt Lake
Record: 2-1-0
Previous: 5
Comment: If Rio Tinto becomes the new Rice Eccles, RSL might be able to make another playoff run.

6. Colorado Rapids
Record: 2-1-1
Previous: 6
Comment: A draw on the road against the defending champs is quite an accomplishment. Let’s see if the Rapids can keep this up.

7. Kansas City Wizards
Record: 2-2-0
Previous: 9
Comment: Two wins in a row for the Wizards accompanied by two shut outs. They were outplayed by Seattle, but got the result.

8. Toronto FC
Record: 1-1-2
Previous: 8
Comment: A draw against Dallas at home? I was not expecting that… is that an indication of Dallas’ improvement or TFC failing to meet expectations?

9. D.C. United
Record: 1-1-2
Previous: 7
Comment: A loss against a tough RSL side isn’t bad, but this team cannot hold onto a lead. Only three goals in their past three games as well.

10. San Jose Earthquakes
Record: 1-2-1
Previous: 10
Comment: Should have won at home against the Fire. Joe Cannon has got to turn that shot around the post.

11. Columbus Crew
Record: 0-2-2
Previous: 11
Comment: The Crew’s struggles continue. Is it time to worry, or is it just too early?

12. Los Angeles Galaxy
Record: 0-1-2
Previous: 13
Comment: A tough Super Clasico with good news: the Galaxy have their goalie.

13. Houston Dynamo
Record: 0-2-2
Previous: 12
Comment: Reinforcements are arriving in Houston — but can they save the day?

14. New York Red Bulls
Record: 0-2-2
Previous: 14
Comment: A pretty ugly match in Houston. Jon Conway should be returning on the weekend, a welcome sight for all Red Bull fans.

15. FC Dallas
Record: 0-3-1
Previous: 15
Comment: Their first point of the season, in a tough environment. It’s certainly something to build on, but they need to find that elusive first win.

The Major League Soccer Offside Power Rankings are compiled by a vote of each team blogger.