MLS power rankings: Week 14 - TFC hits rock bottom

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Toronto FC is winless in eight games after suffering a 1-0 loss to Seattle on the weekend. (Canadian Press)

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: 9-7-2 (34 points)
Streak: one win (unbeaten in nine)
Impressive road win in Denver without Beckham and Donovan.

2. FC DALLAS [up from #3]
Overall record: 8-4-4 (28 points)
Streak: one win
After humiliating loss to KC, back on track with solid win over Chivas.

3. REAL SALT LAKE [up from #4]
Overall record: 6-4-3 (22 points)
Streak: three ties (winless in four)
Still keeping things tight at the back, but lack of goals is worrisome.

4. PHILADELPHIA UNION [down from #2]
Overall record: 6-4-4 (22 points)
Streak: one loss (winless in three)
See above.

5. NEW YORK RED BULLS [unchanged]
Overall record: 5-8-2 (23 points)
Streak: one tie (unbeaten in six)
Showed great hearting in a come-from-behind 3-3 draw vs. Portland.

6. SEATTLE SOUNDERS [up from #7 ]
Overall record: 6-7-4 (25 points)
Streak: one win (unbeaten in four)
Stole 3 points in Toronto, but Sounders know how to win ugly.

7. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES [down from #6]
Overall record: 5-4-5  (19 points)
Streak: one loss
Simon Dawkins continues to impress.

8. COLORADO RAPIDS [unchanged]
Overall record: 5-7-4 (22 points)
Streak: one loss
Just when you think the champs turn a corner, they get knocked down again.

9. COLUMBUS CREW [up from #12]
Overall record: 5-6-4 (21 points)
Streak: one win
But embarrassing loss to Chicago behind them with win over Houston.

10. CHIVAS USA [down from #9]
Overall record: 4-5-6 (17 points)
Streak: two losses
Threw a point away vs. Dallas due a defensive miscommunication

11. PORTLAND TIMBERS [down from #10]
Overall record: 5-3-6 (18  points)
Streak: one tie (winless in four)
Pulled a "TFC" with a late collapse at home to New York.

12. HOUSTON DYNAMO [down from #11]
Overall record: 4-6-6 (18 points)
Streak: one loss
A dire performance against the Crew.

13. CHICAGO FIRE [up from #14]
Overall record: 2-9-4 (15 points)
Streak: one tie (unbeaten in five)
New coach Frank Klopas making some progress.

14. D.C. UNITED [down from #13]
Overall record: 4-5-5 (17 points)
Streak: one tie (winless in three)
Another shameful dive by Charlie Davies to earn a penalty.

15. SPORTING KANSAS CITY [up from #16]
Overall record: 3-4-6 (13 points)
Streak: two win s (unbeaten in five)
A 2-game winning streak as KC in the playoff hunt.

16. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS [up from # 18]
Overall record: 2-8-6 (14 points)
Streak: one win (unbeaten in two)
Finally! 14-game winless streak ends with 2nd victory of the season.

17. NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION [unchanged]
Overall record: 3-6- 7 (15  points)
Streak: two ties (winless in six)
Lowly Revs have only 12 goals this season.

18. TORONTO FC [down from #15]
Overall record: 2-9 -6 (15 points)
Streak: one win (winless in eight)
Loss to 10-man Seattle sees Reds now winless in 8.

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