MLS Power Rankings: Whitecaps continue strong start, Revs remain dismal
The Vancouver Whitecaps' early run is ominous for the competition, while the New England Revolution are unable to climb in this week's MLS Power Rankings.
The Vancouver Whitecaps' early run is ominous for the competition, while the New England Revolution are unable to climb in this week's MLS Power Rankings.
Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil and Maya Yoshida each scored first-half goals and the Los Angeles Galaxy held on in the 100th version of the California Clasico for a 4-3 victory over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday in Carson, Calif.
Denis Bouanga scored his second goal of the match in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time to give Los Angeles FC a 2-2 draw with the visiting New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
Ryan Gauld and Brian White scored second-half goals as the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps moved into first place in the Western Conference with a 2-0 victory against the short-handed Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.
In a match that can only be described as ugly, St. Louis City's Tomas Totland scored in second-half stoppage time to forge a 3-3 draw with host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
Cristian Arango scored twice, leading Real Salt Lake to a 4-0 victory over the host Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Emiliano Rigoni scored in the 86th minute to lift visiting Austin FC to a 1-0 victory over Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday in a Copa Tejas game between the Lone Star State foes.
Cole Bassett helped force an own goal just before halftime, Calvin Harris added his second goal of the season shortly after the break and the Colorado Rapids held on for a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino rued another addition to the team's lengthy injury list, but said his team continued to meet its "objectives" after Lionel Messi starred in Saturday's win over Nashville.
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Luciano Acosta recorded one goal and one assist to help FC Cincinnati rally for a 2-1 victory over the host Atlanta United on Saturday night.
Santiago Rodriguez scored in the 20th minute and added a late assist as New York City Football Club earned a 2-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night in Queens, N.Y.
Steven Moreira's long-distance strike in the 74th minute rallied the host Columbus Crew for a second time in a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
Ivan Angulo scored in stoppage time to help Orlando City earn a 2-2 draw against host CF Montreal on Saturday.
Lionel Messi continued his red-hot start to the season, scoring twice and laying on an assist for Sergio Busquets as Inter Miami came from behind to beat Nashville SC 3-1.
Prince Owusu scored the only goal in the 66th minute to lead Toronto FC to a 1-0 victory against the visiting New England Revolution on Saturday night.
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Jordi Alba will miss the match against Nashville SC on Saturday at Chase Stadium, but expects Lionel Messi to remain in the starting team for the weeks leading up to the Copa América.
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The New York Red Bulls held onto top spot with a draw vs. Chicago, while Philadelphia remains the league's only unbeaten team after a comeback in Atlanta.
Joao Klauss scored his second goal of the season early in the second half and St. Louis City picked up a 1-0 victory over visiting Austin FC on Sunday afternoon.
East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Inter Miami CF | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 18 |
New York Red Bulls | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 16 |
FC Cincinnati | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 |
Columbus Crew | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +3 | 14 |
Toronto FC | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 13 |
Philadelphia Union | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | +5 | 13 |
Atlanta United FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 11 |
New York City FC | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
Charlotte FC | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 |
CF Montréal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
D.C. United | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 10 |
Orlando City SC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 9 |
Chicago Fire FC | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 9 |
Nashville SC | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -7 | 7 |
New England Revolution | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
LA Galaxy | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 18 |
Vancouver Whitecaps | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 |
Real Salt Lake | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 15 |
Colorado Rapids | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 |
Minnesota United FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
Houston Dynamo FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
LAFC | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 |
Austin FC | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 12 |
St. Louis CITY SC | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | +1 | 12 |
Sporting Kansas City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 |
Portland Timbers | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Seattle Sounders FC | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
FC Dallas | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
San Jose Earthquakes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | -11 | 3 |