The 2025 MLS season continues its course, and at Alofoke Deportes we bring you the analysis of the teams’ standings, evaluating their recent performance. Who is rising and who is plummeting? Join us on this journey through the league.
1. Philadelphia Union
Previous position: 1
A late goal from Deandre Kerr secured a 1-1 draw against Toronto. Fortunately for the Philadelphia side, their main rivals also suffered setbacks this weekend.
2. San Diego FC
Previous position: 3
Hirving Lozano and Anders Dreyer were the key figures in the 2-0 away victory against Kansas City. Lozano, with a great goal from outside the area, opened the scoring.
3. Inter Miami CF
Previous position: 2
The absence of Lionel Messi seems to take its toll. Miami fell 4-1 to Orlando in the Sun Classic, showing problems in attack and unable to stop Martín Ojeda.
4. FC Cincinnati
Previous position: 4
Cincinnati lost 1-0 against Charlotte, despite Evander’s creativity. Kévin Denkey’s return could be crucial.
5. Seattle Sounders
Previous position: 9
Seattle crushed Galaxy with a resounding 4-0 victory, thanks to Danny Musovski’s brace and a solid defense. The team remains undefeated since their adventure in the Club World Cup.
6. Vancouver Whitecaps
Previous position: 6
Édier Ocampo’s expulsion conditioned the 2-1 defeat against San Jose. The possible arrival of Thomas Müller generates expectation.
7. Orlando City
Previous position: 10
Luis Muriel led Orlando City’s victory over Inter Miami with a score of 4-1. The “Lions” are undefeated in six matches and climbed to fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
8. Nashville SC
Previous position: 5
Nashville lost 3-1 to St. Louis. It’s the second consecutive loss and the third in the last five games.
9. Columbus Crew
Previous position: 7
The Crew will have to wait another week to return to action in MLS, after being eliminated from the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.
10. Charlotte FC
Previous position: 11
Wilfried Zaha secured Charlotte’s 1-0 victory over Cincinnati. The team has won five consecutive games in MLS.
11. Minnesota United
Minnesota fell 2-1 to the Rapids at home. Although the statistics are acceptable, the team generates some concern.
12. LAFC
Previous position: 12
Son Heung-Min debuted with LAFC, playing in the 2-2 draw against Fire. Son provoked a penalty.Chicago Fire FC vs. LAFC – Game Highlights
Watch the best moments of the match between Chicago Fire FC and LAFC, 08/09/2025
13. San Jose Earthquakes
Previous position: 13
A goal by Preston Judd in added time gave the Quakes a 2-1 victory over Vancouver, breaking a six-game winless streak.
14. Chicago Fire
Previous position: 14
Philip Zinckernagel stood out with two assists in the 2-2 draw against LAFC. The team is undefeated in its last four matches.
15. New York City FC
Previous position: 15
The postponement of the match against Columbus, due to work on the field, only fuels the fans’ illusion for the new stadium.
16. New York Red Bulls
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting reached 15 goals this season with a brace in the 2-1 victory over Salt Lake.
17. Austin FC
Previous position: 17
Austin tied 2-2 against Dynamo, despite being up 2-0. The goals came from the penalty spot and deflection.Jack McGlynn’s late brace helps Houston draw Austin
Jack McGlynn scores two late goals to give Dynamo a draw with Austin FC.
18. Colorado Rapids
Previous position: 19
After Djordje Mihailovic’s transfer to Toronto, the Rapids won 2-1 against Minnesota thanks to Darren Yapi’s two goals.
19. Portland Timbers
Previous position: 16
A mistake by Maxime Crépeau allowed Dallas to score early, and the Timbers fell 2-0. Santi Moreno did not play due to his imminent transfer to Fluminense.
20. Real Salt Lake
Previous position: 20
RSL led much of the match against the Red Bulls, but lost 2-1. The team could complain about Diego Luna’s expulsion and the penalties.
21. FC Dallas
Previous position: 22
Dallas achieved a 2-0 victory over the Timbers without Luciano Acosta, thanks to goals from Petar Musa and Lalas Abubakar. Michael Collodi replaced the injured Maarten Paes.
22. Houston Dynamo
Previous position: 21
Jack McGlynn’s goals secured the 2-2 draw against Austin. Houston has gone seven games without a win.
23. LA Galaxy
Previous position: 23
Galaxy lost 4-0 to Seattle. The team reached the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup, but the short recovery time affected their performance.Sounders blank Galaxy in 4-0 win
Daniel Musovski’s brace leads the Sounders to a dominant victory over the Galaxy.
24. CF Montréal
Previous position: 24
Dante Sealy scored, but Montreal tied 1-1 with Atlanta. The point allowed them to move out of last place in the Eastern Conference.
25. New England Revolution
Previous Position: 26
Matt Turner returned to the goal and the team defeated D.C. United 2-0.
26. Sporting Kansas City
Previous position: 25
Sporting KC lost 2-0 to San Diego. The team hasn’t scored in two consecutive matches.
27. Toronto FC
Previous position: 28
Djordje Mihailovic debuted in Toronto, creating opportunities, but the team tied 1-1 against Philadelphia.
28. St. Louis City SC
Previous position: 29
St. Louis achieved its fifth victory of the season, defeating Nashville 3-1. Roman Bürki had a great performance in goal.
29. Atlanta United
Previous position: 27
Alexey Miranchuk rescued a point for Atlanta in the 1-1 draw against Montreal. The team has gone nine games without a win in the league.
30. D.C. United
Previous position: 30
D.C. lost 2-0 against the Revs. It’s their fifth consecutive loss in MLS and they have gone ten games without a win in all competitions.
