MLS Power Rankings: Toronto move back into top two
By Matt Coles
MLS Power Rankings: 6. Portland Timbers (=)
The Timbers did not play this week, as their scheduled match-up against the Colorado Rapids was postponed due to additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. The game has been rescheduled for November 4.
This Week’s Fixtures: @ LA Galaxy (Wed 7, 10:30 pm ET), vs. San Jose Earthquakes (Sun 11, 10 pm ET)
MLS Power Rankings: 5. Orlando City SC (=)
Another week, another game to add to the Lions unbeaten run. Orlando City have now gone nine games without a loss, thanks to a solid victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday evening, which also elevated them in the Eastern Conference table.
A first-half goal from Daryl Dike, along with second-half strikes from Junior Urso and Antonio Carlos, helped the Lions to a 3-1 victory over the Red Bulls, who had Florian Valot on the scoresheet in reply.
Nine games unbeaten and now into the top three in the Eastern Conference, the Lions are well on their way to a first-ever post-season appearance. They face Atlanta and Columbus this week, and Orlando will be hoping to close the gap on the latter at the top of the table.
This Week’s Fixtures: @ Atlanta United (Wed 7, 7 pm ET), vs. Columbus Crew (Sun 11, 7:30 pm ET)
MLS Power Rankings: 4. Seattle Sounders (=)
Staying in the No.4 spot this week following a comfortable victory over a Cascadian Cup rival are the Seattle Sounders, who have extended their lead at the top of the Western Conference with the three points they earned.
After a goalless first half, the Sounders scored three times in the opening 15 minutes of the second period. Joao Paulo and Raul Ruidiaz got on the scoresheet, along with an own goal from Vancouver’s Erik Godoy, helped Seattle to a 3-1 win.
With the victory, the reigning MLS Cup champions take a three-point lead at the top of the Western Conference and are now just four points off the top of the Supporters’ Shield standings lead. They face Real Salt Lake and LAFC this week and could go top of the table if results go their way.
This Week’s Fixtures: vs. Real Salt Lake (Wed 7, 10 pm ET), @ Los Angeles FC (Sun 11, 7 pm ET)