{"id":23970,"date":"2025-08-11T21:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T01:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/mls-san-diego-fc-rises-inter-miami-falls-matchday-analysis\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T21:10:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T01:10:31","slug":"mls-san-diego-fc-rises-inter-miami-falls-matchday-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/soccer\/mls-san-diego-fc-rises-inter-miami-falls-matchday-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"MLS: San Diego FC rises, Inter Miami falls; Matchday analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>MLS 2025 Ranking: Weekly Analysis<\/h2>\n\nThe 2025 MLS season continues its course, and with it, it&#8217;s time to analyze the teams&#8217; performance. Below, we present the updated ranking, evaluating the performance of the league&#8217;s 30 teams.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Philadelphia Union<\/h3>\n\n\nThe Union maintained its lead despite a 1-1 draw against Toronto. A late goal by Deandre Kerr secured the result, though not the victory.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. San Diego FC<\/h3>\n\n\nSan 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.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Inter Miami CF<\/h3>\n\n\nThe 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 Mart\u00edn Ojeda.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. FC Cincinnati<\/h3>\n\n\nCincinnati lost 1-0 against Charlotte, despite Evander&#8217;s creativity. K\u00e9vin Denkey&#8217;s return could be key for the team.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Seattle Sounders<\/h3>\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Vancouver Whitecaps<\/h3>\n\n\nA red card conditioned the 2-1 defeat of the Whitecaps against San Jose. The possible incorporation of Thomas M\u00fcller could be a turning point.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Orlando City<\/h3>\n\n\nOrlando City defeated Inter Miami 4-1, with goals from Luis Muriel. The team remains undefeated in six matches and rises in the standings.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Nashville SC<\/h3>\n\n\nNashville SC suffered a 3-1 defeat against St. Louis. The team has accumulated two consecutive losses and three in their last five matches.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Columbus Crew<\/h3>\n\n\nThe Crew postponed their return to MLS due to field work at Citi Field.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Charlotte FC<\/h3>\n\n\nWilfried Zaha secured Charlotte&#8217;s 1-0 victory against Cincinnati. The team has five consecutive wins.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Minnesota United<\/h3>\n\n\nMinnesota lost 2-1 against Rapids. The team shows concern after some difficulties in the Leagues Cup.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. LAFC<\/h3>\n\n\nSon Heung-Min&#8217;s debut with LAFC was the highlight. The team tied 2-2 against Fire, with Son generating a penalty.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2Fwsc%2F2025%2F0810%2Fb81bb2aa%2D1012%2D452c%2D9aa1%2D3ba0b844a55f%2Fb81bb2aa%2D1012%2D452c%2D9aa1%2D3ba0b844a55f.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Fire FC vs. LAFC - Game Highlights\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<em>Chicago Fire FC vs. LAFC &#8211; Game Highlights<\/em>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. San Jose Earthquakes<\/h3>\n\n\nA stoppage-time goal by Preston Judd gave the Quakes a 2-1 victory over Vancouver, breaking a losing streak.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Chicago Fire<\/h3>\n\n\nPhilip Zinckernagel continues to stand out with assists, although the team tied 2-2 with LAFC.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. New York City FC<\/h3>\n\n\nThe match against Columbus was postponed, which encourages fans to look forward to their new stadium.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. New York Red Bulls<\/h3>\n\n\nEric Maxim Choupo-Moting increased his goal count with a brace in the 2-1 victory over Salt Lake.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Austin FC<\/h3>\n\n\nAustin tied 2-2 against Dynamo, despite being up 2-0. The team is looking to improve its scoring ability.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2Fwsc%2F2025%2F0810%2F0b45bc15%2D67fd%2D4686%2Da7dd%2De083bc5b9d0b%2F0b45bc15%2D67fd%2D4686%2Da7dd%2De083bc5b9d0b.jpg\" alt=\"Jack McGlynn&#039;s late brace helps Houston draw Austin\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<em>Jack McGlynn&#8217;s late brace helps Houston draw Austin<\/em>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Colorado Rapids<\/h3>\n\n\nFollowing the transfer of Djordje Mihailovic, Darren Yapi proved his worth with two goals in the 2-1 victory over Minnesota.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Portland Timbers<\/h3>\n\n\nAn error by Maxime Cr\u00e9peau led to a 2-0 defeat against Dallas. The departure of Santi Moreno also affected the team.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Real Salt Lake<\/h3>\n\n\nRSL led much of the match against Red Bulls, but lost 2-1. A review of the refereeing decisions is expected.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. FC Dallas<\/h3>\n\n\nFC Dallas performed well without Luciano Acosta, winning 2-0 against Timbers. Petar Musa and Lalas Abubakar scored the goals.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Houston Dynamo<\/h3>\n\n\nJack McGlynn&#8217;s goals secured the 2-2 draw against Austin. The team has gone seven games without a win.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. LA Galaxy<\/h3>\n\n\nGalaxy suffered a 4-0 defeat against Seattle, but advanced to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2Fwsc%2F2025%2F0811%2Faba07ac4%2D8baf%2D4076%2Db08e%2Dea19763b2b30%2Faba07ac4%2D8baf%2D4076%2Db08e%2Dea19763b2b30.jpg\" alt=\"Sounders blank Galaxy in 4-0 win\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<em>Sounders blank Galaxy in 4-0 win<\/em>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. CF Montr\u00e9al<\/h3>\n\n\nDante Sealy scored, but Montreal tied 1-1 with Atlanta. The result allows them to move out of last place in the Eastern Conference.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. New England Revolution<\/h3>\n\n\nMatt Turner returned to the goal, and the team won 2-0 against D.C. United.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. Sporting Kansas City<\/h3>\n\n\nSporting KC lost 2-0 against San Diego, showing difficulties in generating offensive danger.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. Toronto FC<\/h3>\n\n\nDjordje Mihailovic debuted with Toronto, creating opportunities. The team tied 1-1 with Philadelphia.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. St. Louis City SC<\/h3>\n\n\nSt. Louis achieved a 3-1 victory over Nashville, highlighting goalkeeper Roman B\u00fcrki.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. Atlanta United<\/h3>\n\n\nAlexey Miranchuk secured a draw for Atlanta against Montreal. The team has gone nine games without a win in the league.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30. D.C. United<\/h3>\n\n\nD.C. United lost 2-0 against the Revs, summing up five consecutive defeats in the MLS.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLS 2025 Ranking: Weekly Analysis The 2025 MLS season continues its course, and with it, it&#8217;s time to analyze the teams&#8217; performance. Below, we present the updated ranking, evaluating the performance of the league&#8217;s 30 teams. 1. Philadelphia Union The Union maintained its lead despite a 1-1 draw against Toronto. 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