The other Revs' news I've got to pass on came from an unusual place: a Luis Bueno piece for the Southern California Press-Enterprise. Right after he finishes previewing the looming Champs' Cup ties, Bueno does something I've never seen done: he ranked CONCACAF club teams. And here those are:
TOP 10 CONCACAF CLUBS
1. Pachuca -- Class of Mexico and the region.
2. Chivas -- Only league loss since November was against Pachuca.
3. Club America -- Boasts one of top offenses in region.
4. Houston Dynamo -- Reigning MLS champion survived tough cup quarterfinal series.
5. D.C. United -- New coach, new players could lead United back to cup glory.
6. Alajuelense -- Costa Rican leaders have won four consecutive matches.
7. Cruz Azul -- Mexican side could be in line for first title since 1997.
8. Puntarenas -- Costa Rican side narrowly lost to Houston.
9. Saprissa -- Traditionally one of Costa Rica's top sides.
10. New England -- MLS Cup runner-up brings back a quality side.
I can't say how he reached his conclusions - perhaps I'll ask him - but my first reaction was "Whaaa?" Even these aren't listed by order of ranking - for one, I don't think Houston would be Cruz Azul in two out of three matches, nor would I put them above DC United or high above the Puntarenas side they just edged in the quarterfinals - he's at least got New England in the correct spot. Then again, I'm not sure I'd put them on this list at all. I mean, I love my Revs, but in much the same way a mother loves her son posting a string of C's in elementary school.
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