MLS Power Rankings Week 19.5

BRONX, NY - JULY 08: Bradley Wright-Phillips #99 of New York Red Bulls shows his frustration after the goal by Maximiliano Moralez #10 of New York City during the Major League Soccer Hudson River Derby match between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium on July 8, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. New York City FC won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
BRONX, NY - JULY 08: Bradley Wright-Phillips #99 of New York Red Bulls shows his frustration after the goal by Maximiliano Moralez #10 of New York City during the Major League Soccer Hudson River Derby match between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium on July 8, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. New York City FC won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
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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.