SoccerMLS power rankings: Week 11 - L.A. in another Galaxy

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Landon Donovan, left, and the L.A. Galaxy are riding high in MLS. (Getty Images)

Once a week, CBCSports.ca senior writer John F. Molinaro breaks down the balance of power in Major League Soccer.
 
1. L.A. GALAXY [unchanged]
Overall record: 8-5-2 (29 points)
Streak: four wins (unbeaten in six)
Easily the hottest team in the league.

2. FC DALLAS [up from #5]
Overall record: 6-4-3 (22 points)
Streak: one tie (unbeaten in eight)
Four points from two road games. Who needs David Ferreira?

3. PHILADELPHIA UNION [up from #6]
Overall record: 6-2-3 (20 points)
Streak: two wins
Sleepy attack finally woke up with 6 goals vs. TFC.

4. REAL SALT LAKE [down from #2]
Overall record: 5-2-2 (17 points)
Streak: one loss (winless in three)
29-game home unbeaten streak ended by Seattle.

5. NEW YORK RED BULLS [down from #3]
Overall record: 4-6-2 (18 points)
Streak: three ties (winless in five)
Luke Rodgers in fine form as Bulls deal with injury woes.

6. SEATTLE SOUNDERS [up from #7]
Overall record: 5-5-4 (20 points)
Streak: one win
Superb victory in Salt Lake - not the easiest place to visit.

7. PORTLAND TIMBERS [down from #4]
Overall record: 5-2-4 (17 points)
Streak: one loss
Team's defensive woes at the start of the season return

8. COLORADO RAPIDS [unchanged]
Overall record: 4-6-3 (18 points)
Streak: five ties (unbeaten in seven)
Should have put away KC. Instead, had to settle for a tie.

9. D.C. UNITED [up from #12]
Overall record: 4-3-4 (15 points)
Streak: one win (unbeaten in four)
Youthful United side marches into Portland and collects 3 points.

10. CHIVAS USA [up from #13]
Overall record: 3-4-4 (13 points)
Streak: one tie (winless in two)
pair of goal-line clearances by Ante Jazic's rescued the Goats.

11. HOUSTON DYNAMO [down from #9]
Overall record: 3-6-4 (15 points)
Streak: one tie (winless in six)
Earned a big point in Texas Derby against superior Dallas side.
 
12. NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION [down from #10]
Overall record: 3-4-5 (13 points)
Streak: two losses
A bit snake-bitten in loss to L.A.

13. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES [down from #11]
Overall record: 3-4-4 (13 points)
Streak: one tie (unbeaten in four)
Another blown lead. Another tie. Sigh.

14. COLUMBUS CREW [unchanged]
Overall record: 3-5-3 (14 points)
Streak: one tie (winless in four)
Crew Stadium used to be a fortress. No longer.

15. TORONTO FC [unchanged]
Overall record: 2-6-5 (12 points)
Streak: one loss (winless in four)
Shameful performance in 6-2 loss to Philly at home.

16. CHICAGO FIRE [unchanged]
Overall record: 1-6-4 (9 points)
Streak: one tie (winless in nine)
Carlos de los Cobos out as coach after another tie.

17. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS [up from #18]
Overall record: 1-6-5 (9 points)
Streak: one tie (winless in eleven)
Jumped the gun in firing coach Teitur Thordarson after draw vs. New York.

18. SPORTING KANSAS CITY [down from #17]
Overall record: 1-2-6 (5 points)
Streak: one tie (winless in eight)
Coach Peter Vermes should be worried about his job.

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