Originally published Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Joshua Mayers' MLS power rankings
San Jose still on top of MLS power rankings.
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| Joshua Mayers' MLS power rankings | |
| Team (LW) | Comment |
| 1. San Jose (1) | The regular season could hardly have gone better, but will that magic continue into the playoffs? |
| 2. Sporting K.C. (2) | One of the most popular picks to win MLS Cup, in part by avoiding the gantlet in the West. |
| 3. Real Salt Lake (3) | Needs a goal at CenturyLink Field on Friday to avoid going an entire month without scoring. |
| 4. D.C. United (5) | Unbeaten in seven, and could get reigning MVP Dwayne De Rosario back late in the playoffs. |
| 5. Sounders FC (4) | Coach Sigi Schmid played down motivations of revenge vs. RSL: "Advancing will give us payback." |
| 6. N.Y. Red Bulls (7) | The team said Hurricane Sandy caused only "minor, nonstructural damage" to Red Bull Arena. |
| 7. L.A. Galaxy (8) | David Beckham and Landon Donovan are healthy just in time to begin MLS Cup defense. |
| 8. Chicago (6) | Playoffs open Wednesday at Toyota Park, and Fire is MLS-best 17-2-3 at home in postseason. |
| 9. Houston (9) | Was able to rest its starters for a midweek playoff game due to a meaningless season finale. |
| 10. Columbus (10) | Federico Higuain scored two goals last week while his brother at Real Madrid did, too. |
| 11. Vancouver (11) | Drew attention recently by benching designated player Barry Robson before the playoffs. |
| 12. FC Dallas (13) | Will be a top contender for a bounce-back year in 2013 if everyone can stay healthy. |
| 13. Montreal (12) | Finishes what was otherwise a decent expansion season on a six-game winless streak. |
| 14. Colorado (15) | Had enough wins to be a playoff contender (11), but also had the most losses in the West (19). |
| 15. Portland (14) | Season-ticket renewals are at 96 percent, according to owner Merritt Paulson on Twitter. |
| 16. New England (17) | Wasn't the same after a season-ending knee surgery to Saer Sene, who had 11 goals in 23 starts. |
| 17. Philadelphia (16) | Reports say the Freddy Adu era could be over, though it won't be easy to get rid of his big contract. |
| 18. Chivas USA (18) | In the mix at the season's midway point at 5-7-5, but flailed aimlessly in the second half. |
| 19. Toronto FC (19) | Will reward its fans after another dreadful season by reverting back to Year 1 ticket prices. |
| Joshua Mayers | |
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