2014 MLS Power Rankings: Week 14
Jun 4, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Montreal Impact teammates celebrate as they won the Canadian Championship against Toronto FC at the Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
6. Montreal Impact
Sometimes, one goal is all you need. And for Felipe Martins, he was the hero, scoring in the first minute of second half stoppage time in the 1-0 victory for Frank Klopas’s Montreal Impact over Toronto FC at Stade Saputo. The goal gave L’Impact a 2-1 aggregate win and a successful defense of their Voyageurs Cup and the Canadian Championship, meaning they get to play more CONCACAF Champions League football.
Up next is a battle of cup winners: the Impact against the defending U.S. Open Cup Champions, D.C. United, on June 11 at Stade Saputo. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised by MLS LIVE.
Jun 7, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC defender Steven Caldwell (13) celebrates the win with Toronto FC goalkeeper Joe Bendik (12) and Toronto FC defender Doneil Henry (15) in a game against the San Jose Earthquakes at BMO field. Toronto FC won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
7. Toronto FC
Following a 1-0 defeat on Wednesday that saw Ryan Nelsen’s Toronto FC fail to win back the Voyageurs Cup at Stade Saputo, the Reds took their frustrations out on the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday at BMO Field in Toronto, Ont. Jermain Defoe, who failed to be hero midweek, somehow got on the scoresheet in the 27th minute off a penalty. Toronto have a long layoff before they travel to Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. to take on the New York Red Bulls. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be televised by Sportsnet One.
Jun 7, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Referee Hilario Grajeda shows a yellow card to Columbus Crew forward Justin Meram (not pictured) in the second half against D.C. United at FedEx Field. The game ended in a 0-0- tie. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
8. Columbus Crew
Gregg Berhalter’s Columbus Crew had a couple of good draws against superior opposition. On Wednesday, Ethan Findlay’s 88th minute heroics gave the Crew a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. On Saturday, the Crew settled for a scoreless draw with D.C. United at RFK Stadium. Columbus are back in action on June 17 against Indy Eleven of the NASL in the U.S. Open Cup at FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field in Akron, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised by TheCrew.com.
Jun 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; FC Dallas forward Andres Escobar (91) dribbles the ball as Colorado Rapids defender Marvell Wynne (22) defends during the game at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
9. Colorado Rapids
Pablo Mastroeni’s Colorado Rapids had it tough this week. After a scoreless draw with the Chicago Fire at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. on Wednesday, the Rapids fell to FC Dallas, 3-2, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Tex. on Saturday. Deshorn Brown (25′) and Jose Mari (52′) scored for the Rapids.
Colorado have a very tough opponent coming into their house on June 17 in the U.S. Open Cup. Orlando City is going to be playing in MLS soon enough, and the Lions are sure to use this match with the Rapids as a test. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT/9 p.m. ET.
Jun 7, 2014; Chester, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Conor Casey (6) celebrates his first goal during the second half of the match against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at PPL Park. The teams played to a 3-3 draw. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
10. Philadelphia Union
Conor Casey scored a brace in the 63rd and 71st minutes and Sebastien Le Toux also scored in the 68th minute of play, but John Hackworth’s Philadelphia Union could only manage a 3-3 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps at PPL Park. The time is ticking on Hackworth as they turn their attention to a match with their affliate, the Harrisburg City Islanders, in the U.S. Open Cup at PPL Park on June 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.