MLS Power Ranking: Cincy at the UP Afterw vs. Miami

The 2025 MLS season is firmly underway, which means that it is time for the ESPN power classification.

Who is climbing the table and who is in free fall? Our writers studied the action from all weekend to order the 30 teams in the League. We are going to immerse ourselves.

Previous ranking: 1

No. 1 obtained a rapid proof, going to part time decomposes 1-0. But the union stayed in that and ended up obtaining a 3-1 victory, with Tai Baribo scoring once again and Mikkel Uhre added a couple of goals in 11 touches from the bank.

Previous ranking: 2

It is difficult to celebrate a draw at Cincinnati against Miami, considering that the blacks were missing Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba due to the suspensions incurred after the Star duo chose not to attend the All-Star game of the League. Fafà Picault and Luis Suarez had their opportunities, but could not score. However, keeping Evander out of the scoreboard is a great step for his defense.

Previous ranking: 4

San Diego won a very anticipated confrontation with Nashville 1-0, but it could easily have been more. After establishing Hirving “Chucky” Lozano for the opening goal, Anders Dreyer had a saved penalty and then a breakdown of detention time interrupted by the final whistle. SDFC will be happy for the points on a night when your attack showed how devastating it can be.

Previous ranking: 6

Cincinnati thought he had defeated Miami when Back Miles Robinson put the ball on the network in detention time. On the other hand, he was disconcertedly ruled out by a foul, which means that the FCC had to settle for a goalless draw. It is the third clean sheet in a row for the Knifey Lions, who slide secondly in the classification of the followers shield.

Previous ranking: 3

Going to the road for an inclination on Friday night, with three stars joining late to start, was going to be difficult for the men of BJ Callaghan, and San Diego fell 1-0. While it was a difficult place, Nashville still needs to show that he can overcome the contestants for the title after the defeats of Miami and now SDFC this month.

Previous ranking: 8

Just when it seemed that the WhiteCaps were slowing down, they overlooked Kansas City 3-0 thanks to a creative exhibition of Jayden Nelson. After a small fainting, they are back to the second in the west and fifth in the followers shield.

Previous ranking: 5

The crew rose early and had the opportunity to extend the leadership, but could not cope with Orlando late and fell 3-1 on the road. The arrival of Wessam Abou Ali, the type of DP striker that the team has been lost since Cucho Hernández went to Real Betis, should increase the spirits in the capital of Ohio despite the defeat.

Previous ranking: 9

Kelvin Yeboah is a devastating penalty maker and had the opportunity to take two for Minnesota, obtaining a 2-1 victory over St. Louis. He won the first when he entered the box and win not only a penalty but a red card for Chris Durkin, who launched the game in favor of the visitors.

Previous ranking: 7

The Sounders were undefeated from the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Atlanta on Saturday. They will not be able to shake the feeling that it should have been more, granting a goal of detention time after scoring one of theirs.

Alexey Miranchuk starts a magnificent equalizer of the outer box for Atlanta

Alexey Miranchuk is wrapped in a goal just before the final beep to save a tie for Atlanta United against the Sounders.

Previous ranking: 11

After granting a penalty, Orlando responded with a burst of goals, two after the formula of Martín Ojeda Finding Iván Angulo, who in turn hit Ramiro Enrique, who scored, in a 3-1 victory over Columbus. The lions have scored in their AST 16 games, but they must be more ordered in the back to continue uploading the table.

Previous ranking: 12

Charlotte spent Toronto with a 2-0 victory thanks to the goals of Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas, with Wilfried Zaha pulling the strings. The history of the club is not long, but it is still remarkable that you have won four in a row for the first time.

Previous ranking: 10

With Aaron Long Leshered and Eddie Segura suspended, LAFC had a mosaic background against Portland. Although they mostly denied good opportunities, Timbers midfielder Cristhian Paredes scored in an established piece, and LaFC could not defeat the Timbers goalkeeper, Maxime Crépeau, in a 1-0 defeat.

Previous ranking: 13

Josef Martínez had San José ahead of Salt Lake in the 51st minute in an attack movement that showed the earthquakes at his best. Then, a couple of defensive errors showed them at their worst, and had to fight with a loss of 2-1. Now there are seven in a row in all competitions without a victory for the Bruce Arena team.

Previous ranking: 14

Hugo Cuypers turned a criminal shot to help a 1-0 victory over the Red Bulls at home, where the fire has really had problems this season. Maybe fans in Windy City will soon see more positive results.

Victorious fire after blocking Red Bulls

The Chicago Fire gets a great 1-0 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Previous ranking: 17

Alonso Martínez scored a Hat Trick after the MLS debut of the teenager Jonathan Shore as NYCFC surpassed Dallas 4-3 in northern Texas. They are undefeated in their last three, but the three goals admitted in half are worrisome.

Previous ranking: 18

The Timbers won a 1-0 victory on the road on LaFC thanks to some heroic goalkeeper Maxime Cépeau and a murderous header of Cristhian Paredes. It is only the type of result they could use to change things, although the next is the Leagues Cup.

Previous ranking: 19

Austin has fought on top this season and is now losing the forward Brandon Vázquez due to a long -term injury. The cure? Play DC United. The Texas team reached a 4-2 victory, scoring early and often. Austin is undefeated in his last four.

Previous ranking: 15

The Red Bulls fought a lot against fire, falling 1-0 in Soldier Field on Saturday. While they feel tenth in the east, only two teams in the league have worse records.

Previous ranking: 16

Things began so well for the rapids on their trip to Philadelphia. Rafael Navarro scored a charming header to give visitors an advantage, but the union took Colorado and won a 3-1 victory of the match. Leagues Cup reaches a good time for the Rapids, who have won once in their last five.

Previous ranking: 22

Despite a series of early opportunities, RSL played from behind, however, they were able to take advantage of a broken out of San José game to get the level and a goalkeeper error meant a 2-1 victory for the hosts. They will take it.

Previous ranking: 20

Dinamo was not in action this weekend after Friday's game against the galaxy was postponed due to heavy rains. A “Home” Cup match against Tigres is coming.

Previous ranking: 21

Oh, Dallas. Should you get credit for three goals in the first half and one almost lack against NYCFC? Or punished for practically delivering the victory of NYCFC, deliver a hat Trick to Alonso Martínez and make the worst domestic record of the West Conference look even worse?

Previous ranking: 23

If the increase in galaxy will continue, you will have to wait. The reigning champions match against Houston was postponed due to severe climate in Houston and will now be played on September 6.

Previous ranking: 27

Despite granting first against the Revs, Montreal won his fourth victory of the season with a 3-1 victory. Prince Owusu, Dante Sealy and Olger Escobar scored the goals, which may give fans in Quebec only a hint of hope that there are pieces to rescue here.

Previous ranking: 25

A 3-0 defeat against Vancouver saw SKC dominated by CAPS's attack while fighting to finish the opportunities generated above.

Previous ranking: 24

The Revs were playing the worst team in the east conference classification and scored in the third minute. They were losing in the 36th minute and ended up falling 3-1 against Montreal. The Revs have a victory in their last 15.

Previous ranking: 29

A stun of a goal by Alexey Miranchuk in the 99 minute rescued a point for Atlanta against the Sounders. It is the fourth raffle of the Five Stripes in their last five competitions.

Previous ranking: 26

TFC actually had more possession than Charlotte, but did not lead in many other categories, including the one that matters in a 2-0 defeat in the Bank of America Stadium.

Previous ranking: 28

The teams with difficulties find ways to lose, and that is what St. Louis did in a 2-1 defeat against Minnesota. Despite being awake thanks to a penalty of Eduard Löwen in the first half, STL admitted a couple of its own sanctions in the second half.