Power Rankings Talking Points (like Rookie of the Year)

The ever-intriguing power rankings ESPN's site puts out every Monday was more intriguing today than usual. The authors snuck some excellent talking points into this week's edition.

In no particular order:

- From #7: Is there another viable rookie of the year candidate besides Chivas USA's Jonathan Bornstein? Quick question: does FC Dallas' Kenny Cooper count as a rookie? Even if he did, I'd still go in for Bornstein. I'm also drawing a blank on alternatives.

- From #1: There's no ignoring DC United's funk, but how bad is it?

- From #9: Is the New England Revolution's shot at the 2006 title over before it started? I'm thinking yes and ESPN's people seem to think the same thing.

- Implied from #6: Anyone talking seriously about Jeff Cunningham as MVP? If not, why not? His numbers are good enough. And Saturday's win wasn't the first time he led/carried Real Salt Lake this season.

All for now.

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