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Originally published Monday, March 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM

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Joshua Mayers' MLS power rankings

Real Salt Lake is No. 1 in first MLS power rankings of the 2011 season.

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Joshua Mayers' MLS power rankings
Future editions of the rankings will run each Wednesday, beginning next week.
Team Comment
1 Real Salt Lake Deep and talented. Plays in a CONCACAF Champions League semifinal match Tuesday.
2 New York Red Bulls Thierry Henry and Co. might have the Eastern Conference title clinched by August.
3 Los Angeles Galaxy Boasted the best record in MLS last year, but losing Edson Buddle (16 league goals) will hurt.
4 Colorado Rapids Look no further for the best MLS forward pairing than Conor Casey and Omar Cummings.
5 Seattle Sounders FC Improved at every position group across the board, it seems, but staying healthy will be key.
6 FC Dallas Will the chemistry from 2010 remain after several offseason moves/departures?
7 San Jose Earthquakes Chris Wondolowski's 18 goals were a league-high last year. What's he have for an encore?
8 Sporting Kansas City A new stadium. A new name. Can the team back up the excitement surrounding the re-brand?
9 Houston Dynamo Moving to the East, with its 3 guaranteed playoff berths, is a much easier route to postseason.
10 Philadelphia Union Sebastien Le Toux gets needed help up top with the return of former league MVP Carlos Ruiz.
11 D.C. United Could be much improved with young guns in Charlie Davies, Dax McCarty and Perry Kitchen.
12 Chivas USA New coach Robin Fraser has to be pleased with the offseason's influx of talent.
13 Columbus Crew Needs big years from Eddie Gaven and Robbie Rogers as Andres Mendoza is not an exciting DP.
14 Portland Timbers Appear to have quality attacking pieces in Cooper and Nagbe, but what about the defense?
15 Chicago Fire Way too many offseason losses not to expect a major struggle out at Toyota Park.
16 N.E. Revolution Off-the-field issues of Shalrie Joseph and Kevin Alston have lingered into the season.
17 Vancouver Whitecaps Expansion rivals to the north lack MLS experience. Could still be the best team in Canada.
18 Toronto FC First-year coach Aron Winter inherits a team that rarely gives its loyal fans what they deserve.

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