Our weekly dose of Major League Soccer quick takes, plotlines to watch and Power Rankings. Jonathan Bornstein's Chivas USA sits in the thick of the playoff
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Real's for real; Casey looks Golden
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Power trio breaks away from pack
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Galaxy have look of a contender
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