Here are the final Power Rankings from MLSnet.com going into the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Columbus Crew stand atop the rankings with LA Galaxy taking the second spot and one first-place vote.
Note from MLSnet.com: Power Ranking points are compiled from ballots submitted by a panel of MLS experts. First-place votes are in parentheses.
A second consecutive Supporters’ Shield is certainly a welcome prize in Columbus, but along with that prize comes a Conference Semifinal opening leg at Rio Tinto Stadium, unquestionably one of MLS’s toughest road venues. Last: Lost to NE, 1-0. Next: Sat. at RSL.
A convincing win over what had been a hot San Jose side gave the Galaxy the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, as well as a nice segue into what’s sure to be one of the most heated playoff matchups in league history. Last: Beat SJ, 2-0. Next: Sun. at CHV.
Dominic Kinnear could not have been too pleased to see a 3-0 lead nearly disappear at The Home Depot Center, but after just one win in seven prior league games, the victory was a welcome sight for Houston. Last: Beat CHV, 3-2. Next: Thurs. at SEA.
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About MLS: Major League Soccer is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and was founded in 1996, after the country hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup. MLS kicked off its 14th campaign on March 19, 2009 with the League’s 15th and newest team Seattle Sounders FC making their debut. The new club in Seattle has been a resounding success, averaging nearly 31,000 fans per match. MLS continues to grow as the Philadelphia Union will begin play in 2010 and teams in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Portland, Oregon will become the 17th and 18th clubs in 2011.
USA Soccer picks up an important win against El Salvador at home in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. With just 4 games left and 3 points separating the top 3 teams in the qualifying group, the three points from the win will play a critical role leading up to the World Cup.
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_MG_1550-42.jpg, originally uploaded by JMaloney. PASADENA, CA – (Aug.1st, 2009) — In front of the largest crowd to see a soccer match in the United State since the 1994 World Cup. FC Barcelona faced the Los Angeles Galaxy in an international friendly.
David Beckham‘s first goal since being back with the Los Angeles Galaxy this season was a perfect free kick that beat Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto into the upper corner. Despite Beckham’s efforts the Galaxy lost to the European champions FC Barcelona 2-1 on Saturday, August 1st.
