MLS Power Rankings Week 19.5
Rivalry games and midweek fixtures littered the MLS schedule as the league comes back from the World Cup hiatus.
Some teams took advantage of a favorable rest, while others are left to lament wasted chances. A couple of teams look to have given up and hope of the playoffs while DC United will finally have a home to chase down the last spot in the East. How is your team sitting at the midway point of the season? Read on for the mid season power rankings.
The World Cup is winding down and now the MLS season enters the transfer window stretch run. Some teams are already making moves to solidify their place in the playoff race while others need to make some moves quick or risk falling further behind.
Nine straight losses and anyone in purple thinking playoffs should be checked for extreme heat stroke hallucinations. Orlando went from a destination club to one players are allegedly shunning to wait for better offers. Orlando City thought they had pulled equal, but then the avalanche of bad bounces continued. Denied and discouraged by VAR, O’Connor’s men gave up after LAFC’s third, letting Rossi bag LAFC’s fourth just two minutes later.. 6-11-1. Previous: 20th. Orlando City SC. 21. team. 327
20. team. 368. The Rapids had only two shots on goal. Badji’s went in from mere feet away while Sjorberg’s effort from a difficult angle was hardly troublesome. Colorado did not win but one five minute spell of possession according to MLS official stats and allowed Montreal over 68% of possession. Tim Howard was only good enough to help a team that dire win once, and that was several years ago. Hudson’s game plan is not working out. Hudson’s lineups, and by extension his offseason roster overhaul, seem too basic and deferential to inspire his team or the fans.. 4-11-3. Previous: 19th. Colorado Rapids