1. Virtual Talent
12/12 points last week including 3 clean sheets have Virtual Talent back in a tie for first place. Last season’s champs are getting hot at the right time and should only get better from here.
2. NoHardFeelings
Still in 1st place on goal difference, NoHardFeelings is continuing to string results along and remain on the right track. Can they keep up this form the second half of the season?
3. Patience
While only getting 7 points last week, Patience had a brutal run playing Most Hated, Fatal and NoHardFeelings. An easier schedule going forward should allow them to keep pace in the playoff race.
4. Most Hated
Most Hated has been consistent all season and are continuing to ride strong defensive performances all season. Playing 3 of the best teams next week in Fatal, Virtual Talent and NoHardFeelings will show how good this team truly is.
5. Fatal XI
After a typical slow start, Fatal has rounded into form and are comfortably back in a playoff spot. Expect this team to make some moves in the window next week to improve the side.
6. Vikings
Still the biggest surprise in ACL, Vikings are surviving in East and still hold a playoff spot. Getting shut out twice and only scoring 4 goals last week is not an encouraging sign.
7. Los Plebes
8/12 points last week brings Los Plebes further into safety in the playoffs, including an impressive 1-1 draw against Most Hated. Another team expected to be active in next week’s window.
8. LA United
A win against NoHardFeelings is a huge result, only to lose against Zulia Esports. The defense is still exceptional and the offense seems to be finding its form
9. Zulia Esports
Zulia has gotten hot as of late and sits 3 points outside of a playoff spot. Has this team turned the corner and primed to make a playoff run?
10. Galacticos
Galacticos had a poor week last week beyond the win over Patience and are clinging on to the final playoff spot. Galacticos have fallen down the rankings recently and need to stop slipping ASAP.
11. Azteca Esports
This team can compete as referenced by a close 1-0 loss to Virtual Talent and a draw vs Los Plebes. Azteca needs to find a way to score more goals and turn these games into more positive results.
12. Marvel XI
Marvel continues to concede goals at an alarming rate. Conceding over twice a game on average is concerning and scoring under 1 a game is even more concerning.
13. Illuminate
A win over Galacticos was huge in the race to avoid relegation, but Illuminate will need to continue to stack results if they want a shot at not going back down to D2.
14. Beangers
One of two teams who have taken a big step backward, Beangers has not been at it this season and is dangerously close to being in a relegation position.
15. Playboyzz
Another team who has taken a big step backward, Playboyzz has only scored five times in 12 games. That will get you relegated quickly.
16. Lethal
Lethal continues to be poor and holds a -24 goal difference. On one hand, they are 4 points from relegation, but only have 4 points after 12 games. Is there any hope for Lethal?