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A tough go-around with the two Los Angeles franchises has FC Dallas on its heels and falling in the rankings league-wide. The general consensus is that Dallas is no longer a top five MLS team. Let's take a look.
Rank: 7 (last week 4)
Comment: Since mid-April, the only teams they have beaten are D.C. and San Jose. They're lucky they're not lower.
Rank: 8 (last week 5)
Comment: All of a sudden, FCD finds itself with a six-game winless streak after a disappointing home draw with Chivas USA and a road defeat to the Galaxy. The panic button isn't being pressed, but the defense has looked a bit fragile of late.
Rank: 5 (last week 3)
Comment: Unable to defeat Chivas at home. Thoroughly beaten by LA. Dallas have had better weeks this season.
Rank: 5 (last week 3)
Comment: FC Dallas struggled through a rough week, tying Chivas USA, 0-0 at home, and falling, 2-0, to the Galaxy at StubHub Center. It is winless in the last six games.
Rank: 8 (last week 4)
Comment: Recent results suggest that FCD may need further reinforcements during the summer window.