Rankings Recap: FC Dallas Rises After Week One Win

After the first week and first win of the season for FC Dallas, FCD slightly moves up the rankings. FCD will look to continue their success against a Sporting Kansas City side who has a CONCACAF Champions League match with Mexican outfit Cruz Azul Wednesday night.

Are these rankings right about FCD? Where do you think the Hoops belong? Which team surprised you?

MLSSoccer.com

Rank: 12 (Last week: 15)

Comment: After one week, Mauro Diaz looks like he's legit. And we love the fact that they'll have Blas Perez for the entire season. But that defense...

ESPNFC

Rank: 10 (Last week: 13)

Comment: Mauro Diaz looked every bit the worthy heir to David Ferreira, winning a penalty and scoring on a gorgeous free kick in a 3-2 win over Montreal. The defense still needs work, but Oscar Pareja at least celebrated his return to Dallas with a win.

Sports Illustrated: Planet Futbol

Rank: 10 (Last week: 11)

Comment: Oscar Pareja's return to Texas was victorious, albeit by a one-goal margin against a weak Montreal Impact. Blas Perez had a solid showing, as did Mauro Diaz in central midfield. Diaz's dive to earn a penalty was all that separated the teams in the end, but winning in MLS is often about a moment of fortune.

Pro Soccer Talk

Rank: 15

Comment: Three points on opening night provided a great start to the Óscar Pareja era, but the absence of Marco Di Vaio, a questionable penalty, and the overall quality of their opponent leaves questions unanswered.

Seattle Times

Rank: 13 (Last week: 14)

Comment: Young Mauro Diaz looks like one to watch after his picture-perfect free kick vs. Impact