Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 29 teams across Major League Soccer
The 2024 MLS field is more open than ever. There's a clear hierarchy atop both the Eastern and Western Conferences, but outside the top teams, it's open season for playoff qualification.
On Matchday 32, Lionel Messi made his triumphant return to the pitch for Inter Miami, scoring twice and notching an assist as well. The Herons hold a seven-point lead at the top in the race for the MLS Supporters' Shield after the Argentine's weekend heroics.
Meanwhile, it was rivalry weekend elsewhere. The LA Galaxy defeated rivals LAFC 4-2 in another edition of , while in the Midwest, the derby failed to live up to the hype. FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew played to a stalemate, as No. 2 and No. 3 in the West left it scoreless.
Elsewhere, the Colorado Rapids are soaring, Minnesota United have turned a new leaf and the Houston Dynamo are quickly becoming a sneaky dark horse in the West.
With the MLS campaign nearing a close, which club leads the pack, and who is falling short of expectations? GOAL presents the latest MLS Power Rankings.
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Imagn29San Jose Earthquakes ⬇️
Officially eliminated from playoff contention with a 2-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Looking ahead to a next year, once again.
AdvertisementUSA Today Images28St. Louis City SC ⬆️
St. Louis had their spirits crushed in front of their home fans, conceding three unanswered to lose to MNUFC 3-1. Without a permanent head coach, they've flatlined. Playoffs are a fever dream for this group.
27New England Revolution ⬇️
The Revs were pummeled into the ground by Orlando City at the weekend, being shutout 3-0 on the road. It was a rude wakeup call for Caleb Porter's side, who are nearly facing playoff elimination now.
Bottom of the East, six points out of a play-in game. It's not going well.
26Nashville SC ⬆️
BJ Callaghan got his first win as Nashville's coach but the playoffs are still out of grasp for this club. Yet, a win on the road against Atlanta is nothing to glance over. Job well done.
