Du Nord MLS Rankings for April 22
du Nord, April 22, 2005
01 FC Dallas02 Kansas City03 New England04 DC United & Columbus06 Chicago07 Los Angeles08 Real Salt Lake09 San Jose10 Colorado11 Metrostars & Chivas USAWHY:01 Only Dallas looks to be able to stop Dallas early in the season. They have the weapons in Johnson, Ruiz & O'Brien. Can the defense hold? They get the fresh Real meat at home on Saturday.02 Had the chance to pulverize Metro last week and blew it. The defense failed again. That makes 6 goals allowed in just 2 games played. They talk like they are going to take every other team apart. They have a chance to do it in San Jose03 The best front 5 in MLS. Had the week off.04 TIE: DC had a very very tough week, with 3 games in six days, and it did not go well. But the end of the match in Columbus showed what might happen as the year develops: Esky-Moreno-Gomez-Adu all on the field together. On the other hand, without Namoff or any new defenders coming in, they could just get smoked by NE (who want revenge for last years playoff loss). Columbus is a total myster