MLS: Week 12 power rankings - New York, New York

MLS: Week 12 power rankings – New York, New York

ATLANTA, GA MAY 20: New York's Aaron Long (33) and Atlanta's Leandro González Pirez (5) argue with referee Chris Penso during the match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on May 20, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The New York Red Bulls Sporting defeated Atlanta United FC 3 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – April 11: Mike Petke, head coach of Real Salt Lake, on the sideline during the New York City FC Vs Real Salt Lake regular season MLS game at Yankee Stadium on April 11, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) /

322. Real Salt Lake came out sluggish and never matched the intensity levels of the Union. Kreilach scored early in the second half, but the goal proved a mere consolation. Real Salt Lake now have a season’s worth of lazy performances before the heat of summer takes hold.. 4-6-1. Previous: 14th. Real Salt Lake. 18. team

374. Fafa Picault starred for Philadelphia, exciting the crowd who braved the rain and perhaps relegating CJ Sapong to the bench for a spell. With Picault pulling the strings the Union had 277 passes completed in the attacking half, and the Union attack looked lively for the first time since the season opener.. 4-5-2. Previous: 20th. Philadelphia Union. 17. team

team. 372. The defense was holding a deep line, over zealously anticipating the chase for balls over the top. The midfield kept pressing higher to no real effect. The huge space in between was where the game was lost. Friedel’s pressing tactics are still being adjusted. The Revolution lack a top gear in attack. Props to the supporters’ groups for the boisterous Save The Crew support though.. 5-4-2. Previous: 9th. New England Revolution. 12

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