2014 MLS Power Rankings: Week 15
May 10, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union head coach John Hackworth before game against the D.C. United at PPL Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
11. Philadelphia Union
Let it be known here on the Plex that John Hackworth won the sack race. Over the past week, Hackworth was sacked as manager of the Philadelphia Union and Jim Curtin was named interim manager. Curtin’s Union return to action on June 17 against the Harrisburg City Islanders in the U.S. Open Cup at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Jun 11, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers defender/midfielder Michael Harrington (5) tries to put his contact lens back in as FC Dallas forward Blas Perez (7) waits during the second half at Providence Park. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
12. FC Dallas
Despite goals from Fabian Castillo (27′) and Blas Perez (39′), Oscar Pareja’s FC Dallas were consigned to a 2-2 draw at Providence Park. Dallas were forced to play down to nine men after Moises Hernandez (87′) and Perez (90′ + 2′) were sent off. However, those two players in question should be available for their June 17 Open Cup match with the San Antonio Scorpions at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Tex. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET.
Jun 6, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Sporting KC forward Soony Saad (22) and Houston Dynamo defender Warren Creavalle (5) battle for the ball during the second half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
13. Sporting Kansas City
Peter Vermes’s Sporting Kansas City were off this week and will host Minnesota United on June 18 at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan. in the U.S. Open Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT/8:30 p.m. ET.
Jun 8, 2014; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan (10) talks to forward Chandler Hoffman (30) after he entered the game in the second half against Chivas USA at StubHub Center. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
14. Los Angeles Galaxy
Bruce Arena’s Los Angeles Galaxy were off this week and will return to action against Arizona United at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz. on June 18 in the U.S. Open Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET.
Jun 11, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Impact midfielder Patrice Bernier (8) prepares to take a penalty kick during the second half against D.C. United at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
15. Montreal Impact
Jack McInerney (12′) and Andres Romero (21′) scored for Frank Klopas’s Montreal Impact, but they were doubled up by D.C. United 4-2 at Saputo Stadium. Montreal return to action on June 25 against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be televised by TSN and RDS.