2014 MLS Power Rankings: Week 16
Jun 7, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC forward Jermain Defoe (18) gets ready for action in a game against the San Jose Earthquakes at BMO field.Toronto FC won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
6. Toronto FC
Ryan Nelsen’s Toronto FC were off this week and will continue their season at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. to take on the New York Red Bulls on June 27. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be televised by Sportsnet One.
Jun 17, 2014; Akron, OH, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Daniel Paladini (11) celebrates with fans after a 2-1 win over the Indy Eleven in extra time at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
7. Columbus Crew
Goals from Bernardo Anor (4′) and Jairo Arrieta (114′) paced Gregg Berhalter’s Columbus Crew to a 2-1 win over Indy Eleven in the Fourth Round of the U.S. Open Cup at FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field in Akron, Ohio. The Crew travel to Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill. on June 25 to take on the Chicago Fire in the Fifth Round. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. On June 28, the Crew host FC Dallas at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be televised by MLS LIVE.
Jun 17, 2014; Rochester, NY, USA; Rochester Rhinos midfielder Jonny Mendoza (23) slides to knock the ball away from D.C. United defender Nana Attakora (4) during the second half at Sahlen
8. D.C. United
The Open Cup defense for Ben Olsen’s D.C. United ended quietly, as they were washed out in the rain by the Rochester Rhinos, 1-0, at Sahlen’s Stadium in Rochester, N.Y. United return to league action against the Seattle Sounders on June 28 at RFK Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be televised by MLS LIVE.
Jun 17, 2014; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids head coach Pablo Mastroeni congratulates forward Deshorn Brown (26) following the win over Orlando City FC at Dicks Sporting Goods Park. The Colorado Rapids defeated Orlando City FC 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
9. Colorado Rapids
In a wild shootout at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo., Pablo Mastroeni’s Colorado Rapids rolled past Orlando City, 5-2, in the U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round. Deshorn Brown scored a hat trick in the 35th, 47th and 55th minutes of play. Other goalscorers include Nick LaBrocca (42′) and Dillon Powers (73′). The Rapids are back in action on June 24 against the Atlanta Silverbacks at home in the Fifth Round of the U.S. Open Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT/9 p.m. ET. On June 28, the Rapids host the Vancouver Whitecaps in league play. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET and will be televised by MLS LIVE and TSN.
Jun 17, 2014; Chester, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Andrew Wenger (9) celebrates his 1st overtime goal during the second overtime period in the U.S. Open Cup match against the Harrisburg City Islanders at PPL Park. The Philadelphia Union won the match 3-1 in after two overtime periods. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
10. Philadelphia Union
Jim Curtin’s Philadephia Union left it late with a 89th minute equalizer from Maurice Edu and a brace from Andrew Wenger (110′, 117′) in their 3-1 win over the Harrisburg City Islanders at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. The Union host the New York Cosmos on June 24. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. On June 28, the Union take on the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised by MLS LIVE.