Each week we take a look at how the experts view Real Salt Lake in relation to the rest of the league with their weekly power rankings. On Saturday, RSL bested league-leading FC Dallas 1-0 to remain unbeaten at home, move to third in the Western Conference and be just one of four teams with three wins in the last five matches … however that’s not enough to impress two of our panelists. Here is how they place RSL this week.
MLSsoccer.com – 7
“Just one of four teams who haven't lost a home game. It'd be a bummer if they caught their first RioT L in the Rocky Mountain Cup on Friday night.”
ESPNFC.com – 9
“While everyone talks about Seattle's rise and the race for first between Dallas and the Rapids, RSL lurk just behind the top teams in the West. Jeff Cassar's team hasn't been consistent this season, but it remains dangerous.”
SI.com – 12
“It seems like every week in this space I write something about how inconsistent Real Salt Lake’s play has been, and the last five weeks are the perfect example. A win, and then a loss, and then a win, and then a loss, and then this week’s 1-0 win over MLS point leaders FC Dallas. Central defender Jamison Olave slammed home the winner this week, Nick Rimando made some nice saves, and RSL was able to shut down Dallas’s dangerous attack. Let’s see what next week brings.”
Do you agree with the Claret-and-Cobalt’s drop in the rankings this week? Give your views in the comments section below.
