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MLS: Playoff Power Rankings

By Andrew Dowdeswell

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Los Angeles Galaxy at the Banc of California Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Los Angeles Galaxy at the Banc of California Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – JULY 27: New England Revolution forward Carles Gil (22) Rishes to celebrate his penalty with the substitutes during a match between the New England Revolution and Orlando City SC on July 27 2019, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – JULY 27: New England Revolution forward Carles Gil (22) Rishes to celebrate his penalty with the substitutes during a match between the New England Revolution and Orlando City SC on July 27 2019, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

13. New England Revolution

While FC Dallas are the number seven seed in the West, the next lowest-ranked team in the MLS Multiplex Playoff Power Rankings is the number seven seed in the Eastern Conference, the New England Revolution. So why are the Revs ranked one place higher than their fellow underdogs?

Well, essentially, it comes down to talent. From a purely name perspective, the Revolution have better players than FC Dallas. Newly awarded Newcomer of the Year Carles Gil has been excellent this season, Gustavo Bou is a proven goalscorer, while Christian Penilla and Teal Bunbury are solid veteran goalscoring presences in MLS. The quartet has combined for 31 goals this season.

They also have Bruce Arena. His ideas may seem ancient, his attitude is deplorable, but he is a prolific and proven winner, and in playoff football, that matters. A trip to Atlanta United to open the postseason means the Revs chances are slim, but they do have the talent to hit it right.

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