Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer
The summer of soccer is winding down, with the final tournament of a packed three-month stretch set to kick off next week: the Leagues Cup. While MLS regular season play will continue in August, 18 teams will pause league action for nearly two weeks to face off against 18 Liga MX sides as the tournament begins.
Matchday 27 wrapped things up with a bow before the start of the tournament with some big, big performances across the league.
In a matchup between two elite clubs across conferences, San Diego FC outlasted Nashville SC, while in a contest between two of the best in the East, Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati shared the spoils in a scoreless draw. Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, meanwhile, were both suspended for the match due to their unexcused absence at the MLS All-Star Game.
Elsewhere, Minnesota United picked up a big come-from-behind victory on the road in the race for a Western Conference title, while Charlotte FC extended their unbeaten streak to five matches in a win over Toronto FC.
With the Leagues Cup beginning Tuesday, who's leading the pack, and who's falling short of expectations? GOAL presents the latest 2025 MLS Power Rankings.
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Getty Images Sport30D.C. United
Prior Ranking: 30
Result: Lost to Austin FC 4-2
Ramifications: Another week, another loss for D.C.. Their attack is showing life, but their defense, well, remains concerning, conceding multiple goals. It's been a theme for them this season.
Tough start to life for new manager René Weiler. There's a long road ahead.
Advertisement29St. Louis CITY SC
Prior Ranking: 29
Result: Lost to MNUFC 2-1
Ramifications: A genuinely awful result. Leading 1-0 with 10 minutes to spare, they were reduced to 10 men and conceded two penalty kicks to fall in front of their home fans after one of their most promising performances of the campaign. Just nowhere near good enough.
28Los Angeles Galaxy
Prior Ranking: 26
Results: Did not play.
Ramifications: Still sit on 16 points, last in the West. They can get some solace as they have a chance to contend for the Leagues Cup and a trophy after what's been a relatively disappointing season otherwise.
27New England Revolution
Prior Ranking: 20
Result: Lost 3-1 to CF Montreal
Ramifications: Woof. Winless in nine and Caleb Porter has the hottest seat in MLS. If change happens, it will likely be during this Leagues Cup break.