Power Rankings: Chicago moves on up
Updated: April 14, 2008
Note: Every week during the regular season, ESPN Soccernet.com takes the pulse of the league by ranking all 14 teams. The ESPN MLS Power Rankings consist of a consolidation of the votes by Andrea Canales, Jeff Carlisle, Jen Chang, Steve Davis, Frank Dell'Apa, Kristian Dyer, Ives Galarcep and Allen Hopkins.
| 2008 Power Rankings: Week 3 | ||||
| Rank (Last Wk) | Team | Record (W-L-T) | Comment | |
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1 (2) | Chicago | 2-0-1 | They didn't do it with style, but Blanco and Co. grabbed three points on the road. |
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2 (6) | New England | 2-2-0 | After a road win and a home loss, the Revs are the league's biggest enigma so far. |
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3 (1) | Kansas City | 2-1-1 | Winless week raises serious questions about the Wizards' attack. |
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4 (7) | Colorado | 2-1-0 | This is no fluke: Fernando Clavijo's unsung cast has got it going on. |
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5 (3) | Chivas USA | 1-1-1 | Yes, that was last year's Goalkeeper of the Year, Brad Guzan, having an absolute nightmare. |
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6 (8) | FC Dallas | 1-0-2 | Arturo Alvarez had a masterful performance that made Dallas fans say, |
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7 (11) | Columbus | 2-1-0 | Two early wins at home will go far in keeping Sigi Schmid employed. |
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8 (12) | Real Salt Lake | 1-1-1 | Kyle Beckerman has gone from reviled enemy to beloved playmaker in a short span. |
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9 (5) | New York Red Bulls | 1-1-0 | The honeymoon is over for Juan Carlos Osorio -- yes, it happens that fast. |
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10 (4) | DC United | 1-2-0 | Is another CONCACAF Champions Cup exit hangover coming? |
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11 (9) | Houston | 0-1-2 | Tony Caig actually posts a shutout but that Dynamo attack still looks stale. |
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12 (14) | Toronto FC | 1-2-0 | Yes, they beat the Galaxy, but it might have been a bit of a fluke. Amado Guevara had a nice debut, though. |
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13 (10) | Los Angeles | 1-2-0 | So much for last week's good vibe. Landon Donovan nets twice but should have had five. |
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14 (13) | San Jose | 0-2-0 | Another loss, this one marred by a remarkable miss by rookie Shea Salinas. |




















