We're back with another edition of the MLS Power Rankings, and there has been plenty of action around the league since a week ago. Some big boys continue to struggle, while we have surprise leaders

The U.S. Open Cup is down to its last 16 teams, all of whom return to action this week with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. This week's matches are almost exclusively faceoffs between MLS teams,

The first MLS Rivalry Week of the season lived up to expectations and then some. Check out SI's updated MLS Power Rankings.

Lionel Messi wants MLS to investigate its referees. Inter Miami may want to look into how it keeps conceding copious amounts of goals instead.

The Five Stripes' winless skid continues, reaching eight games after a midweek draw with Austin and a 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia this weekend. Manager Ronny Deila benched big-money acquisition Emmanuel Latte Lath for the latter contest, but it didn't yield any more pep in front of goal.

YouTube Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Crystal Palace winning their first ever trophy alongside Bologna & Newcastle, ending trophy droughts. Has Financial Fair Play leveled the field and fixed soccer?

MLS EVP/Club Performance Chris McGowan is leaving the league at the end of July to launch his own sports industry advisory firm, Dos Anillos Sports.

We're back with another edition of the MLS Power Rankings, and there has been plenty of action around the league since a week ago. Some big boys continue to struggle, while we have surprise leaders atop each conference.

With the bright lights and pressure of Rivalry Week taking over Major League Soccer this weekend, the superstars came out to play.