As MLS teams brace for their star players being gone in the coming weeks for the Gold Cup, picking up points with a full-strength squad is of the upmost importance.
Trending Up: Josef Martinez. Last year’s Golden Boot winner has found his scoring form and has re-asserted himself into this season’s race. With six goals in his last five games, including two straight multi-goal performances, the Atlanta United striker is up to ten goals on the year and looks to be red hot.
Trending Down: DC United. It seems harsh to list the conference leaders here, but they are currently struggling to tread water, with just four points from their last six games.