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 place Real Salt Lake. After a strong performance in a 3-1 road win over the Houston Dynamo, here is how the scribes placed the Claret-and-Cobalt. Do you agree with RSL’s place in the MLS picture?
MLSsoccer.com – 14
“The Power Rankings Politburo wants Javier Morales' secrets on graceful ageing. He's now hit double-digit assists in three straight seasons, something only one other player has done since the rule change in 2003, and we feel like we'll still be writing about him in 2020.”
ESPNFC.com – 15
“Juan Manuel Martinez made a difference for RSL, alongside the ever-influential Javier Morales, in a 3-1 win over Houston. The question for Jeff Cassar's side is whether it comes too late to save the season for the Western Conference's ninth-placed team.”
SI.com – 14
“RSL has won two games in a row twice this season, and without a third occurrence against the Galaxy on Saturday, it will be very difficult to claw a way into the playoffs.”
