THE SOCCERSMITH'S MLS POWER RANKINGS
1- New York Red Bulls (3-0-2) - Thanks to RSL's loss to Vancouver, the Red Bulls are the last of the unbeatens. Sacha Kljestan's goal was his first in MLS since 2010 back when he played for Chivas USA. Last Week: 1
2 - Vancouver Whitecaps (5-2-1) - Fastest to 5 wins, and they're arguably still not playing up to their potential. Last Week: 2
3 - Seattle Sounders (3-2-1) - Finally got goals from someone other than Clint Dempsey or Obafemi Martins as Lamar Neagle netted a brace against Colorado. Last Week: 5
4 - DC United (3-1-2) - Let another lead slip away, but they managed to pick up points even with Bill Hamid unavailable. Last Week: 3
5 - LA Galaxy (3-2-2) - Big Omar Gonzalez capped off a big week that started with a shutout win over Mexico in central defense and finished with a stoppage time game winner against Sporting KC. This team may have more depth than they're given credit for as they started the Sporting match with Gonzalez and Zardes on the bench, and no Robbie Keane, and still came away with the full three points. Last Week: 7
6 - FC Dallas (4-2-1) - Needed just 29 seconds to score the opener against Toronto, but the defense continues to play like a sieve. Nine goals allowed in their last three. Last Week: 6
7 - Real Salt Lake (2-1-3) - Finished the match against red-hot Vancouver with nine men and finally fell from the ranks of the unbeaten. The good news is that Kyle Beckerman's injury against Mexico didn't keep him out of Saturday's contest. Last Week: 4
8 - Columbus Crew (2-2-2) - We finally got a glimpse of what the Crew offense can do. Granted both of their wins came against short-handed opponents, but good teams punish teams for mistakes. Last Week: 8
9 - New England Revolution (3-2-2) - Got a huge lift off the bench from Teal Bunbury who came through with a goal and an assist. I still maintain that this team is at its best when Charlie Davies is on the field. Last Week: 12
10 - Houston Dynamo (2-2-3) - This team would be much worse off without Tyler Deric in net. The Dynamo have allowed just 4 goals in 7 matches. Last Week: 14
11 - Portland Timbers (2-2-3) - Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming... The Timbers keep plugging along despite all the injuries. Even with David Villa and Mix Diskerud out for City, this was a big win for the Timbers. Last Week: 13
12 - San Jose Earthquakes (3-4-0) - Seven matches, no ties. The Quakes were no match for the Red Bulls this week, but on the bright side, we had a Tommy Thompson sighting. Last Week: 9
13 - Sporting Kansas City (2-2-3) - Let a point slip away against LA, but they got Zusi back this week which will help. Benny Feilhaber has 5 assists in 7 matches. Will he make a run at 20 this year? Last Week: 10
14 - Chicago Fire (2-3-0) - Feels like these guys haven't played a match in weeks... Last Week: 15
15 - Toronto FC (1-4-0) - Showed some fight late against Dallas, but that doesn't change the fact that they've lost four straight. Last Week: 11
16 - New York City SC (1-3-3) - Khiry Shelton made his debut in the starting lineup and immediately contributed an assist, but with David Villa on the bench and Mix Diskerud unavailable, the offense stagnated against Portland. Last Week: 18
17 - Orlando City SC (2-3-2) - Hard to predict this team from week-to-week. Solid performance against Portland, and then a total meltdown against Columbus. You have to think they'll get better with the talent they have on their roster. Last Week: 16
18 - Colorado Rapids (1-2-3) - Hung with Seattle fairly well though the score may suggest otherwise. This team looks to be on the rise after a slow start offensively. Last Week: 17
19 - Philadelphia Union (1-4-3) - Had a chance to grab points in both matches this week, but let it slip away by surrendering a pair of second half goals against New England on Sunday night. Last Week: 19
20 - Montreal Impact (0-2-2) - The Champions League Final awaits. Who cares about anything they do in MLS right now? Last Week: 20
MLS LEADING SCORERS
1. Octavio Rivero (Uruguay) - Vancouver Whitecaps - 5 goals
2. Obafemi Martins (Nigeria) - Seattle Sounders - 4 goals, 1 assist
2. Blas Pérez (Panama) - FC Dallas - 4 goals, 1 assist
2. Kei Kamara (Sierra Leone) - Columbus Crew - 4 goals, 1 assist
5. Clint Dempsey (USA) - Seattle Sounders - 3 goals, 3 assists
6. Sebastian Giovinco (Italy) - Toronto FC - 3 goals, 2 assists
6. Fabián Castillo (Colombia) - FC Dallas - 3 goals, 2 assists
8. Lloyd Sam (England) - New York Red Bulls - 3 goals, 1 assist
8. Fanendo Adi (Nigeria) - Portland Timbers - 3 goals, 1 assist
8. Kaká (Brazil) - Orlando City SC - 3 goals, 1 assist
GAME WINNING GOALS
1. Blas Pérez (Panama) - FC Dallas - 3
1. Octavio Rivero (Uruguay) - Vancouver Whitecaps - 2
1. Giles Barnes (Jamaica) - Houston Dynamo - 2
4. Lots with 1
ASSISTS
1. Benny Feilhaber (USA) - Sporting Kansas City - 5
2. Bradley Wright-Phillips (England) - New York Red Bulls - 3
2. Clint Dempsey (USA) - Seattle Sounders - 3
2. Ethan Finlay (USA) - Columbus Crew - 3
2. Felipe Martins (Brazil) - New York Red Bulls - 3
2. Harry Shipp (USA) - Chicago Fire - 3
2. Javier Morales (Argentina) - Real Salt Lake - 3
2. Michel (Brazil) - FC Dallas - 3
2. Pedro Morales (Chile) - Vancouver Whitecaps - 3
10. 17 tied with 2
SAVES
1. Tyler Deric (USA) - Houston Dynamo - 27
2. David Bingham (USA) - San Jose Earthquakes - 26
3. Bill Hamid (USA) - DC United - 22
3. David Ousted (Denmark) - Vancouver Whitecaps - 22
5. Joseph Bendik (USA) - Toronto FC - 21
5. Josh Saunders (Puerto Rico) - New York City FC - 21
7. Jaime Penedo (Panama) - LA Galaxy - 20
7. Steve Clark (USA) - Columbus Crew - 20
9. Luis Marín (Chile) - Sporting Kansas City - 19
10. Bobby Shuttleworth (USA) - New England Revolution - 18
10. Clint Irwin (USA) - Colorado Rapids - 18
10. Donovan Ricketts (Jamaica) - Orlando City SC - 18
10. Luis Robles (USA) - New York Red Bulls - 18
SHUTOUTS
1. Clint Irwin (USA) - Colorado Rapids - 4
1. David Ousted (Denmark) - Vancouver Whitecaps - 4
3. Adam Kwarasey (Ghana) - Portland Timbers - 3
3. Bill Hamid (USA) - DC United - 3
3. Bobby Shuttleworth (USA) - New England Revolution - 3
3. Chris Seitz (USA) - FC Dallas - 3
3. Luis Marín (Chile) - Sporting Kansas City - 3
3. Nick Rimando (USA) - Real Salt Lake - 3
3. Stefan Frei (Switzerland) - Seattle Sounders - 3
3. Steve Clark (USA) - Columbus Crew - 3
3. Tyler Deric (USA) - Houston Dynamo - 3
CONCACAF FIFA RANKINGS (4/9/15)
1. Costa Rica (15)
2. Mexico (18)
3. USA (27)
4. Panama (53)
5. Trinidad and Tobago (65)
6. Jamaica (75)
7. Honduras (76)
8. Haiti (79)
9. El Salvador (84)
10. Guatemala (90)
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