Ranking Recap: Missed calls don’t help FC Dallas

After the Copa America break, MLS is back in action which means it is time to look back at the latest Power Rankings from around the web. A couple places didn’t do one this week, so we’re left to examine the three big ones that did. And yes, the ESPNFC one is laughable.

MLSSoccer.com Ranking: 5 (last week 3)

Comment: Dallas were pretty clearly robbed of a goal, and then had a questionable offside call nullify another good look. And then... they fell apart. It happens, of course, but we expected more maturity from a team that's pushing for a Shield.

Soccer America Ranking: 2 (last week 2)

Comment: Stunned by two goals late in the first half after playing a solid half-hour, FCD lost for the first time in the last six games. Mauro Diaz’s entry after halftime produced mild improvement in the attack but still FCD failed to score in a road game for the sixth time this season. It has won each of the three road games in which it has scored.

ESPNFC.com Ranking: 9 (last week 5)

Comment: Despite taking 13 shots in Kansas City on Sunday, FC Dallas forced just once save from Sporting keeper Tim Melia. If FCD comes up short of a title this season, inefficiency on the attacking end will be the reason.