MLS Offside Week Two Power Rankings

By: travis | April 1st, 2009

More changes to this week’s power rankings… Seattle is reaching new heights, Chicago holds serve at number one. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or contact MLS Offside with tips and tricks at mlsoffside[at]gmail.com.

The rankings are after the jump, plus see the new edition to this week’s rankings.

1. Chicago Fire
Record: 1-0-1
Previous: 1
Comment: The Fire head home after grabbing four points on the road.

2. Seattle Sounders FC
Record: 2-0-0
Previous: 4
Comment: One of only two undefeated teams, we’ll see how the new kids on the block fare out on the road, heading to BMO Field this weekend.

3. Chivas USA
Record: 2-0-0
Previous: 6
Comment: Off to a strong start for Chivas, but hasn’t been against the strong opponents. That being said, being undefeated is still a good thing.

4. Toronto FC
Record: 1-0-1
Previous: 5
Comment: Two results on the road opening the season is strong for TFC. Let’s see how they handle Seattle coming to town.

5. New England Revolution
Record: 1-0-1
Previous: 7
Comment: The magic touch of Steve Nicol continues. Points on the road with the injuries they have

6. Columbus Crew
Record: 0-0-2
Previous: 2
Comment: Another draw for the defending champs isn’t the strongest start, although their defense still looks very good.

7. Colorado Rapids
Record: 1-1-0
Previous: 12
Comment: A strong jump for the Rapids who look to continue their solid home form from last season. Can they win on the road?

8. San Jose Earthquakes
Record: 1-1-0
Previous: 14
Comment: A win against Houston will do good things for a club, though they benefited from a poor non-call.

9. D.C. United
Record: 0-0-2
Previous: 10
Comment: With two draws at this stage, it’s hard to say how D.C. will fare this season. Might they kick themselves for missing two chances to win?

10. Houston Dynamo
Record: 0-1-1
Previous: 3
Comment: A loss against San Jose knocks Houston down a peg or two. Geoff Cameron is still adjusting to that centerback role.

11. Real Salt Lake
Record: 0-1-0
Previous: 8
Comment: RSL with a chance to bounce back at the home opener Thursday night against the defending champs.

12. Los Angeles Galaxy
Record: 0-0-1
Previous: 9
Comment: A bye week for the Galaxy which spared them playing without Landon Donovan.

13. New York Red Bulls
Record: 0-1-1
Previous: 15
Comment: Almost had a win against their nemesis New England. A late goal from Kenny Mansally keeps them out of the win column.

14. Kansas City Wizards
Record: 0-2-0
Previous: 11
Comment: The free fall continues for the ‘Zards, despite the record-setting antics of goalie Kevin Hartman.

15. FC Dallas
Record: 0-2-0
Previous: 13
Comment: Have things bottomed out in Dallas? Are they ready to start climbing out of the massive hole they are in?

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