The Whitecaps Beat: MLS Power Rankings: Week 7

For the first time this season there is a change at the top as Real Salt Lake, after their CCL finals loss, lose on the road to Portland. New York is proving that they can beat teams with their potent offense and their stingy defense. The Timbers are the biggest risers as they moved up six spots this week but must prove their ability to get a result on the road.

1. New York Red Bulls (3)

Record: 4W-1L-2D

Last Week: 1-0 Win vs Sporting Kansas City

Next Week: May 7 at LA Galaxy

The Red Bulls are turning into the preseason favorites they were predicted by the experts.

2. Real Salt Lake (1)

Record: 4W-1L-0D

Last Week: 1-0 Loss at Portland Timbers

Next Week: May 7 vs Chivas USA

Suffering from a CCL hangover RSL drops their first in league play to the expansion side

3. Los Angeles Galaxy (2)

Record: 4W-2L-3D

Last Week: 2-1 Loss at FC Dallas

Next Week: May 7 vs New York Red Bulls

A late goal ends the Galaxy's unbeaten streak as they prepare to host NY.

4. Philadelphia Union (4)

Record: 4W-1L-1D

Last Week: 1-0 Win vs San Jose Earthquakes

Next Week: May 6 at Portland Timbers

The Union continue to play solid at home and now face a tough test next week.

5. Seattle Sounders (5)

Record: 3W-2L-3D

Last Week: 3-0 Win vs Toronto FC

Next Week: May 4 at DC United, May 7 at Columbus Crew

An inspirational performance by the team as they blast TFC at home.

6. Houston Dynamo (6)

Record: 3W-1L-3D

Last Week: 4-1 Win vs DC United

Next Week: May 4^th vs Colorado Rapids, May 7^th at Toronto FC

Rookie Will Bruin has a breakout game as Dynamo impress in another home win.

7. Columbus Crew (8)

Record: 3W-1L-3D

Last Week: 2-1 Win vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Next Week: May 7^th vs Seattle Sounders

After their loss in the season opener, the Crew are now on a 6 game unbeaten streak.

8. FC Dallas (9)

Record: 3W-3L-1D

Last Week: 2-1 Win vs LA Galaxy

Next Week: May 7^th at DC United

FCD begin their time without their MVP with a win against the Galaxy.

9. Colorado Rapids (7)

Record: 3W-3L-1D

Last Week: 1-1 Draw vs Chicago Fire

Next Week: May 4^th at Houston Dynamo, May 7^th at New England Revolution

The defending champs have now gone 4 games without win including 2 at home.

10. Chivas USA (13)

Record: 2W-2L-3D

Last Week: 3-0 Win vs New England Revolution

Next Week: May 7^th at Real Salt Lake

Chivas continues their 5 game unbeaten streak with their first win at home.

11. Portland Timbers (17)

Record: 3W-3L-1D

Last Week: 1-0 Win vs Real Salt Lake

Next Week: May 6 vs Philadelphia Union

The Timbers are unbeatable at home and face another tough opponent next week.

12. Sporting Kansas City (11)

Record: 1W-4L-1D

Last Week: 1-0 Loss at New York Red Bulls

Next Week: No Match

SKC lose another on the road and will get a week off to return home for training.

13. New England Revolution (10)

Record: 2W-3L-3D

Last Week: 3-0 Loss at Chivas USA

Next Week: May 7 vs Colorado Rapids

The Revs will need some time to develop chemistry after initial success last week.

14. DC United (12)

Record: 2W-4L-1D

Last Week: 4 -1 Loss at Houston Dynamo

Next Week: May 4^th vs Seattle Sounders, May 7^th vs FC Dallas
DCU lose another to an eastern conference foe but can rebound with 2 at home this week.

15. San Jose Earthquakes (14)