It really was a week unlike any other this time. Fair enough, MLS.

As always: The Power Rankings are voted on by, give or take, 15 people associated with MLSsoccer.com. The author does get a little rush out of moving your team down a few spots, though.

The Philadelphia Union are the first club to win two Supporters’ Shields this decade. They pulled it off in a year that nearly everyone expected them to be below the standard they set at the start of the decade. Instead, they've bullied their way to 66 points, 20 wins and another major trophy.

Their Shield win is a surprise. But it’s not that much of a surprise. After all, we’re talking about the club with the highest collective point total this decade. They’ve been outstanding every year but one, despite spending less than most. Congrats to Philly.

The Canadian Championship is theirs for the fourth year running. Ryan Gauld is (finally) back. And Sebastian Berhalter is doing this.

SEBASTIAN BERHALTER FROM DISTANCE FOR OUR 90TH GOAL ACROSS ALL COMPETITIONS🔥
He does more than assist...