It was quite the week for most of the top-five teams in the Power Rankings, with three sides going down in defeat, but losing very little ground. Of note, outside the LAFC bandwagon rolling on, were the big climbs from the New York Red Bulls and Portland Timbers. Just when everyone is ready to write
Portland Timbers
The two best teams in Major League Soccer in 2018 were Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls. The former won MLS Cup at home in front of 70,000 fans. The latter collected the Supporters Shield, setting a points record in the process. Then there were the Portland Timbers, who successfully navigated the Western