MLS: San Diego FC rises, Inter Miami falls; Matchday analysis

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MLS 2025 Ranking: Weekly Analysis

The 2025 MLS season continues its course, and with it, it’s time to analyze the teams’ performance. Below, we present the updated ranking, evaluating the performance of the league’s 30 teams.

1. Philadelphia Union

The Union maintained its lead despite a 1-1 draw against Toronto. A late goal by Deandre Kerr secured the result, though not the victory.

2. San Diego FC

San Diego FC continues to impress. Hirving Lozano and Anders Dreyer led the team in a 2-0 victory over Kansas City. Lozano stood out with a great goal from long distance.

3. Inter Miami CF

The absence of Lionel Messi seems to affect Inter Miami, who fell 4-1 to Orlando in the Sun Classic. The team could not counter the attack of Martín Ojeda.

4. FC Cincinnati

Cincinnati lost 1-0 against Charlotte, despite Evander’s creativity. Kévin Denkey’s return could be key for the team.

5. Seattle Sounders

The Sounders crushed Galaxy with a 4-0 victory, highlighting Danny Musovski. The team maintains its undefeated streak since its participation in the Club World Cup.

6. Vancouver Whitecaps

A red card conditioned the 2-1 defeat of the Whitecaps against San Jose. The possible incorporation of Thomas Müller could be a turning point.

7. Orlando City

Orlando City defeated Inter Miami 4-1, with goals from Luis Muriel. The team remains undefeated in six matches and rises in the standings.

8. Nashville SC

Nashville SC suffered a 3-1 defeat against St. Louis. The team has accumulated two consecutive losses and three in their last five matches.

9. Columbus Crew

The Crew postponed their return to MLS due to field work at Citi Field.

10. Charlotte FC

Wilfried Zaha secured Charlotte’s 1-0 victory against Cincinnati. The team has five consecutive wins.

11. Minnesota United

Minnesota lost 2-1 against Rapids. The team shows concern after some difficulties in the Leagues Cup.

12. LAFC

Son Heung-Min’s debut with LAFC was the highlight. The team tied 2-2 against Fire, with Son generating a penalty.
Chicago Fire FC vs. LAFC - Game Highlights
Chicago Fire FC vs. LAFC – Game Highlights

13. San Jose Earthquakes

A stoppage-time goal by Preston Judd gave the Quakes a 2-1 victory over Vancouver, breaking a losing streak.

14. Chicago Fire

Philip Zinckernagel continues to stand out with assists, although the team tied 2-2 with LAFC.

15. New York City FC

The match against Columbus was postponed, which encourages fans to look forward to their new stadium.

16. New York Red Bulls

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting increased his goal count with a brace in the 2-1 victory over Salt Lake.

17. Austin FC

Austin tied 2-2 against Dynamo, despite being up 2-0. The team is looking to improve its scoring ability.
Jack McGlynn's late brace helps Houston draw Austin
Jack McGlynn’s late brace helps Houston draw Austin

18. Colorado Rapids

Following the transfer of Djordje Mihailovic, Darren Yapi proved his worth with two goals in the 2-1 victory over Minnesota.

19. Portland Timbers

An error by Maxime Crépeau led to a 2-0 defeat against Dallas. The departure of Santi Moreno also affected the team.

20. Real Salt Lake

RSL led much of the match against Red Bulls, but lost 2-1. A review of the refereeing decisions is expected.

21. FC Dallas

FC Dallas performed well without Luciano Acosta, winning 2-0 against Timbers. Petar Musa and Lalas Abubakar scored the goals.

22. Houston Dynamo

Jack McGlynn’s goals secured the 2-2 draw against Austin. The team has gone seven games without a win.

23. LA Galaxy

Galaxy suffered a 4-0 defeat against Seattle, but advanced to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup.
Sounders blank Galaxy in 4-0 win
Sounders blank Galaxy in 4-0 win

24. CF Montréal

Dante Sealy scored, but Montreal tied 1-1 with Atlanta. The result allows them to move out of last place in the Eastern Conference.

25. New England Revolution

Matt Turner returned to the goal, and the team won 2-0 against D.C. United.

26. Sporting Kansas City

Sporting KC lost 2-0 against San Diego, showing difficulties in generating offensive danger.

27. Toronto FC

Djordje Mihailovic debuted with Toronto, creating opportunities. The team tied 1-1 with Philadelphia.

28. St. Louis City SC

St. Louis achieved a 3-1 victory over Nashville, highlighting goalkeeper Roman Bürki.

29. Atlanta United

Alexey Miranchuk secured a draw for Atlanta against Montreal. The team has gone nine games without a win in the league.

30. D.C. United

D.C. United lost 2-0 against the Revs, summing up five consecutive defeats in the MLS.
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