Another week, another LAFC victory, another edition of MLS Power Rankings topped for Steve Cherundolo & Co. Behind the Black and Gold, though, their closest rivals are steadily sneaking up the order.
The LA Galaxy are just three points behind the team on the other side of Los Angeles following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nashville SC, leaving Javier Hernandez, Douglas Costa and the rest of the Galaxy as a contender for Best of the Rest. That's especially true with the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union slipping after a 1-1 draw with CF Montreal on Saturday.