MLS Power Rankings: Week 21
Hey, folks! Welcome to our weekly MLS Power Rankings. It’s Monday, and we’re back to discuss the latest happenings in the league. After a thrilling week of action, we’ve got a new number one team, and some shocking drops down the rankings. Let’s dive in!
1. Inter Miami (Up 2)
Wearing their retro-inspired Miami Dolphins-esque jerseys, Miami snagged a 2-1 win over Chicago on Saturday. Tata Martino’s team is now the only team in MLS averaging over two points per game, which has given them a four-point lead in the Supporters’ Shield race with nine games to play. The Leagues Cup break gives Miami the chance to nurse Leo Messi’s ankle back to health and to get a new center-back in town.
2. LAFC (Up 1)
Even without Tim Tillman and Kike Olivera, LAFC went up to Seattle and scored three goals, kept a clean sheet, and claimed all three points. The pain of that 5-1 loss against the Columbus Crew still lingers, but this team is both deep and talented. They’re about to get stronger as the summer transfer window continues, too, with Olivier Giroud coming to town.
3. FC Cincinnati (Down 2)
We’ve officially reached the point where FC Cincinnati’s massive injury issues come back to bite it. Without any stability in the back, Pat Noonan has had to rely on makeshift center-back combinations, but Cincy couldn’t hold strong against the Red Bulls, losing 3-1 to make it three straight defeats.
4. Real Salt Lake (Down 1)
With Chicho Arango suspended, Real Salt Lake struggled to play through the Rapids’ press and didn’t pose a huge threat on the ball on Saturday, falling 3-2. Still, Arango will only miss one more game for RSL, and they’re still so clearly one of the best six teams in the league when he is around.
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