Each week pundits around the web rank the 20 teams in Major League Soccer in their own power rankings.
Here at RealSaltLake.com, we like to see where each of those experts places Real Salt Lake, so here is what they are saying after Week 7 when RSL fell 1-0 to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. RSL saw a drop across the board after suffering its first defeat of the season, falling all the way to No. 9 in the MLSsoccer.com rankings.
MLSsoccer.com – 9
“Their seemingly average play came back to bite them as they suffered their first loss of the season. Then they lost their temper.”
ESPNFC.com – 7
“RSL may end up paying twice for its 1-0 home loss to Vancouver. Real not only lost three points, but two players -- including mainstay defender Jamison Olave -- to red cards. Alvaro Saborio's struggles in front of net are also a big concern.”
SI.com – 7
“Sebastián Saucedo picked up a questionable red card in a rough match against the Whitecaps, and Vancouver scored almost immediately afterward to seal RSL’s first loss of the year.”
