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 convincing 3-0 win over the LA Galaxy at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday, here is how the scribes placed the Claret-and-Cobalt. Do you agree with RSL’s place in the MLS picture?
MLSsoccer.com – 12
“Somehow only three points out of a playoff spot, and there's reason for optimism since the 4-3-3 is finally starting to work. The addition of Juan Manuel Martinez is the obvious turning point in their season.”
ESPNFC.com – 14
“Not only did RSL take a big scalp with a dominant 3-0 win over the Galaxy on Saturday, they also managed to put themselves within touching distance of the last playoff spot in the West. A lot has to go right for their playoff streak to hit eight seasons, but at least there's hope.”
SI.com – 10
“Don’t count RSL out of the playoffs just yet; three wins in the last four, including a big one over the Galaxy, leave Jeff Cassar’s men–including brick-wall goalkeeper Nick Rimando–with hope.”
