Welcome to the American Soccer Show MLS Power Rankings for 2008. This is the week one rankings.
1- DC United
The two time defending supporters shield winners look for international glory this year in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
2- Houston
The two time defending MLS Cup Champions remain fairly intact and primed for another title run.
3- New England
Losing Pat Noonan hurts, but Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner understand how to locate cheap American talent
4- Chivas USA
Re-signing Panchito Mendoza was critical.
5- Kansas City
Claudio Lopez is about three times the player Eddie Johnson was.
6- Chicago
Dennis Hamlet has a good squad to choose from, but besides Blanco no standout players.
7- FC Dallas
Duilio Davino is a nice signing, but losing Carlos Ruiz leaves a big hole up front
8- LA Galaxy
The defense is a big concern, but scoring goals shouldn’t be a problem.
9- Real Salt Lake
I’m high on this team with its Argentine contingent leading the way.
10- Columbus
Boy would Zurawski have helped this side. Sigi Schmid better figure something out quickly.
11- NY Red Bulls
Osorio may be a crack manager but this teams squad stinks especially with Dane Richards out for several months. Angel cannot do it alone.
12- Colorado
Maybe Christian Gomez can turn this struggling franchise around
13- San Jose
Believe it or not, acquiring Ronnie O’Brien and Nick Garcia could really help Frank Yallop’s team compete at a higher level than expected.
14- Toronto
For those who compare MLS to the lower divisions of English Football this team is proof positive of where MLS really rates when compared to England’s lower leagues.
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It’s interesting that you rate Kansas City so High, and NY so low. I happen to agree, but had been doubting my assessment because I kept reading opinions to the contrary. Anyway, I’m so excited about this upcoming season that every time I see an MLS commercial I pee a little bit… just a little bit.
Plus SuperLiga and CCC, Olympics, and WC qualifying. This is going to be a great year for soccer fans in the US of A!
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