FC Dallas notched a second consecutive road result after a 0-0 draw Saturday night in San Jose against the Earthquakes, despite the absence of three regular starters. The tie pushed the team's unbeaten run to four games ahead of Thursday's clash against in-state rival Houston Dynamo. Following that performance, here's an update on how the team fairs in power rankings.
MLSSOCCER.COM: 3 (Last week: 3)
SI.COM: 5 (Last week: 6)
"Dallas struggled to create much against a stout San Jose defense in a 0-0 draw, but any point away from home is good, especially for a side that has struggled as much away as Dallas has. The biggest positive from this game might be the return of central defender Matt Hedges, who started and played the full 90 minutes after missing seven games due to a knee injury."
Soccer America: 2 (Last week: 2)
"Loanee Carlos Lizarazo (from Cruz Azul) debuted in San Jose for FCD, which ended a three-game road losing streak and posted its fifth shutout. It can take over the conference lead by beating in-state rival Houston on Thursday. At home."
ESPNFC: 5 (Last week: 3)
"The best part of FCD's goalless draw with the San Jose Earthquakes was the return of Matt Hedges from injury. The clean sheet is a good way to start the center-back's return to the fold."