LAFC hold on to top spot as Red Bulls surge and Revs rise
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LAFC clung to the top spot of this week’s MLS Power Rankings, fighting back for a draw against the visiting Portland Timbers, but further down the order there were wild fluctuations in form. Are the New York Red Bulls for real after dominating Toronto FC? And a week after looking listless in their loss to LAFC, the Colorado Rapids returned to their Western Conference-winning form of a year ago in dismantling high-flying Atlanta United.
With Week 2 in the books, Kyle Bonagura and Danny Guerra look at the weekend’s results and break down how fans should feel about all 28 clubs in the infancy of the 2022 campaign.
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Previous ranking: 1
Next MLS match: March 12 at Inter Miami, 1:30 p.m. ET
LAFC and Portland always play some doozies, and Sunday’s contest was no exception, as Mamadou Fall’s late goal salvaged a draw. But there are injury concerns again as Carlos Vela came off early with an unspecified knock. — Guerra
Previous ranking: 2
Next MLS match: March 12 at FC Dallas, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Nashville looked to be in control against Minnesota but couldn’t pounce on subsequent opportunities after an early goal. Hard to find fault, though, in a game in which heavy rain and lightning played a factor. — Guerra
Previous ranking: 9
Next MLS match: March 13 vs. Minnesota United, 7 p.m. ET; ESPN+
History shows it’s foolish to make any worthwhile conclusions two games into a season, but it’s hard to be very optimistic about the Red Bulls after two comfortable wins to start the season. Lewis Morgan’s hat-trick and a goal from Aaron Long all came before halftime in 4-1 win against Toronto FC. — Bonagura
Previous ranking: 7
Next MLS match: March 12 vs. Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Carles Gil’s first-half penalty stood up as the winner and coach Bruce Arena broke the MLS career wins record (No. 241) with a 1-0 win against FC Dallas at home. He previously…
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