In my debut of the MLS power rankings, I'll take into account the first half of the season including results, goals scored/conceded, and transfers to and away from each club. Debuting at No. 1 for the first ever NP Major League Soccer Power Rankings is:
Houston Dynamo- Houston has enjoyed a strong first half of the season after starting very slowly with no wins and two draws in their first four games. They currently lead the Western Conference. With Stuart Holden, Brian Ching, and Geoff Cameron leading the way, Houston will be the favorites for the Western title.
Chicago Fire- Chicago, second in the East are easily one of the deepest teams in the league. Brian McBride, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chris Rolfe, Wilman Conde, and Bakary Soumare form a core of players who will look to retake first from their bitter rivals Columbus.
Seattle Sounders FC- Seattle is the poster-child for how an MLS club should be run. With a solid mix of international quality in Freddie Ljungberg, Freddie Montero, and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, and American bred quality with Kasey Keller, Nate Jaqua and Brad Evans. Seattle has the best home fans and in turn has made Qwest Field into a fortress.
Columbus Crew- Columbus after a slow start has turned around and come back to lead the Eastern Conference, but keeping their stars healthy is proving a problem, as Scholetto, Rogers, and Marshall have all missed time.
Los Angeles Galaxy- Who would've thought that a team that was struggling mightily last year would be pushing for the lead in the Western Conference not even half a season later. Landon Donovan, David Beckham, Donovan Ricketts, Gregg Berhalter, Chris Birchall, and Edson Buddle have lost only twice since April 11 and look to continue that in the second half.
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