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The Supporters' Shield is within touching distance, but it will be interesting to see how much of a priority that is while balancing the opportunity to rest players headed into the playoffs. With limited non-conference matches, it's fair to question how the Revs would fare in the West, but there isn't much reason to suggest the results would be markedly different. With a 14-point lead in the Eastern Conference, the Revolution has breezed through the season to this point, accumulating the most points (49) - seven more than Seattle. MLS Power Rankings: Revs still on top after stumble at NYCFC.Another team that deserves mention is the Seattle Sounders, who have survived the injury absences of Jordan Morris, Stefan Frei, and Nicolas Lodeiro (for most of the season, anyway) to be tops in the Western Conference. New England has two double-digit goalscorers already ( Gustavo Bou, Adam Buksa) and arguably the best keeper in the league in Matt Turner. How good is the New England Revolution? So good that the team has gone 4-1-1 when playing without midfielder and MVP candidate Carles Gil, who is working his way back from injury. MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. Jump to: Top teams | Most disappointing sides | MVP candidates | Managerial maestros | Crazy goals | Breakout stars | Best defenders | Key keepers As we turn our attention to MLS Cup and the playoff push, ESPN looks back at some of the notable players and teams from the first half of what has been an exciting season. With the All-Star break and Rivalry Week now in the rearview mirror, MLS will ramp up for the final stretch as all eyes are firmly on getting into the playoffs.