Power Rankings never cease to spark outrage. But here at Backheeled? We’re not here to cause anger. No, we’re here to dissect the latest performances, trends, tactics, and news for each of MLS’s 30 clubs. Every week during the MLS season, Ben Wright will guide you through the Eastern Conference teams and Joe Lowery will do the same for the West.
Okay, fine. We’re also here to spark some outrage, because we’re ranking all 30 teams, too. Power Rankings are based on each club’s average position across Ben and Joe’s individual rankings. Onwards.
1. Vancouver Whitecaps
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No team in MLS should be more frustrated with the fact that the league plays through international breaks and tournaments than the Whitecaps, whose only two regular season losses this year have come in those windows. There was that loss to the Chicago Fire in March, when the ‘Caps were missing four starters to international duty — and there was Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Columbus Crew, where the ‘Caps were missing…four starters to international duty.
