CONCACAF Club Rankings - Top 25 Clubs in North America and Latin America - Aug 14, 2012
The Top 5 stayed put for this week. However, leagues continue to go over 5 matches for the season. This causes last season's ratings to go away and the ratings are now based solely on this season's results. The Top 10 saw the addition of Alajuelense and Cartagines from the Costa Rican Primera. The San Jose Earthquakes moved into this week's Top 10 after a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders.
1.) Santos Laguna (Liga MX) - Santos was able to keep the top spot, even after a 3-0 loss to Leon. After a draw and a loss, it is going to be difficult for Santos to keep their top spot when last season's ratings drop off. Santos will be facing Pumas UNAM (22) at home on Saturday.
2.) Tigres UANL (Liga MX) - The Tigres drew Queretaro 2-2 at home this past Saturday. A late goal at the 78' mark from Juninho helped them to salvage the draw. UANL will be going on the road to face Tijuana (12) this Friday.
3.) Monterrey (Liga MX) - Monterrey drew San Luis 1-1 on the road this past week. Monterrey got on the board early (9' mark) with a goal from Suazo, but then let San Luis tie it up later in the first half. Monterrey will be facing Atlante (31) at home this coming week.
4.) Monarcas Morelia (Liga MX) - Morelia had a tough week, drawing Guadalajara 1-1 in league play and losing to the Dorados 3-2 in Copa Mexico play. Morelia will be facing Puebla (30) at home on Friday.
5.) Cruz Azul (Liga MX) - Cruz defeated Puebla 1-0 on a Mariano Pavone goal at the 82' mark. Cruz also defeated Altamira 1-0 in the Copa Mexico. Cruz Azul will be facing the newly promoted, fast starting Leon (76) at home this week.
| Rank | Club | League |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santos Laguna | Mexican Primera |
| 2 | UANL | Mexican Primera |
| 3 | Monterrey | Mexican Primera |
| 4 | Morelia | Mexican Primera |
| 5 | Cruz Azul | Mexican Primera |
| 6 | Pachuca | Mexican Primera |
| 7 | Toluca | Mexican Primera |
| 8 | Alajuelense | Costa Rican Primera |
| 9 | Cartagines | Costa Rican Primera |
| 10 | San Jose Earthquakes | MLS |
| 11 | América | Mexican Primera |
| 12 | Tijuana | Mexican Primera |
| 13 | Jaguares | Mexican Primera |
| 14 | Real Esteli | Nicaraguan Primera |
| 15 | Sporting KC | MLS |
| 16 | Herediano | Costa Rican Primera |
| 17 | Saprissa | Costa Rican Primera |
| 18 | Guadalajara | Mexican Primera |
| 19 | New York Red Bulls | MLS |
| 20 | Isidro Metapan | El Salvador Primera |
| 21 | Alianza (El Salvador) | El Salvador Primera |
| 22 | UNAM | Mexican Primera |
| 23 | Comunicaciones | Guatemalan Liga |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | MLS |
| 25 | Houston Dynamo | MLS |
Next Five In: Chicago Fire (MLS), DC United (MLS), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS), Municipal (Guatemalan Liga), Puebla (Liga MX)
Biggest Movers: Rio Abajo (Panamena Liga +47 spots), Sporting San Miguelito (Panamena Liga -53 spots) These large jumps are due to last year's ratings falling out of the ranking calculations due to clubs going over 5 matches for the season.
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