If anyone needed a reason why "power rankings" are stupid, here it is.

This week's ESPN MLS Power Rankings for Week 22 show no rhyme or reason at all. Even people who don't follow this league can tell that they're terrible. Just look at the top two teams.

#1 DC United (13-3-8, 47 points)
#2 Chicago Fire (8-8-7, 31 points)

DC has been #1 for most of the season, but the Fire in one week moved from #8 to #2. The justification? "With three consecutive wins, the Fire are off life support." Their recent streak is enough to wipe away the memory of a six game winless streak less than a month ago. However, DC has only won one of their last six league matches, and the power rankings state "It's official, United are in a slump."

Just to recap- Hot streak = Jumping 6 places, Cool streak= Still #1.

If you're going to have any kind of "power ranking" FOR ANY SPORT, either have it only reflect the results of the whole season, or have it only reflect recent results. Teams that have been crappy all season, but hot of late, and teams that have been great all season, but are in a slump should not react differently in the "standings."