MLS Player Power Rankings Week 9: Can Anyone knock off Erick Torres?

Mar 25, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) dribbles the ball in the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew SC at MAPFRE Stadium. the Columbus Crew SC beat Portland Timbers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

6. Diego Valeri – Portland Timbers – Last Week: 4th

Valeri was out for the Timbers crucial matchup against FC Dallas, so, therefore, slips down the rankings due to the fact his teammate Adi, and Revolution Juan Agudelo had strong weeks. Valeri will settle back into the top five once the season gets into the full swing of things.

Apr 29, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; New England Revolution forward Juan Agudelo (17) celebrates his second goal with forward Diego Fagundez (14) as Seattle Sounders defender Joevin Jones (33) reacts during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

5. Juan Agudelo– New England Revolution – Last Week: Not Ranked

Agudelo is having a huge bounce-back season and we’re only nine weeks into the MLS season. Once billed as the next prodigal American soccer player Agudelo went through some rough spells, but has found his scoring touch again this season. The American has scored six times on the season including another brace over the weekend in the Revolutions 3-3 tie with the Seattle Sounders.