A tough loss in Philly, compounded with a tough loss before the game even started as injuries and discipline robbed FC Dallas of a number of starters.

As always, it's a power ranking and not a scientific study. We look at who is doing well in games and practices, who is in the news and on the fans' lips. It's all for fun at the end of the day, so let's get to it!

Starting XI:

In The Mix:

Second Team:

In Reserve:

The week's winner is Jimmy Maurer. He got some time with North Texas SC, then the start with FC Dallas and a Man of the Match performance. He's giving Luchi something to think about this week.

Regardless of numbers, the week's big losers are Jesse Gonzalez, Carlos Gruezo, and Pablo Aranguiz. While we don't know what the team policy they broke is, it's got to be serious for Luchi to plan several days out that he's dropping two starters and a potential game-changer. The loss is on them, not the young players who struggled to fill the void.

For Jesse, he's in a constant battle with Jimmy Maurer as both are starting quality. Jesse gave up the opportunity and Maurer grabbed it with both hands. We'll have to wait and see what Luchi does going forward.

As mentioned above, Gruezo is one of the three leaders Luchi identified, which makes it extra disappointing. In the case of Aranguiz, he's trying to break into the team and potentially costs himself that chance. Regardless of what it was, rules are there to follow. Be a good teammate and don't get suspended shouldn't have to be advice anyone needs.