Jon ArnoldJul 28, 2025, 10:25 AM ET
Jon ArnoldJul 28, 2025, 10:25 AM ET
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The 2025MLSseason continues to chug along, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings.
Who’s climbing the table, and who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across the weekend to order all 30 teams in the league. Let’s dive in.
The No. 1 got a test from the Rapids, heading into the halftime break down 1-0.
But the Union stayed at it and ended up getting a 3-1 victory, withTai Bariboonce again scoring andMikkel Uhreadding a pair of goals on 11 touches off the bench.
It’s difficult to hold a home draw with Cincinnati against Miami, considering the Herons were missingLionel MessiandJordi Albabecause ofsuspensions incurred after the star duo opted not to attend the league’s All-Star Game.Fafà PicaultandLuis Suárezhad their opportunities, but they couldn’t score. KeepingEvanderoff the scoreboard is a huge step for their defense, though.
San Diego won a much-anticipated showdown with Nashville 1-0, but it easily could’ve been more. After setting upHirving “Chucky” Lozanofor the opening goal,Anders Dreyerhad a penalty saved and then a stoppage-time breakaway cut short by the final whistle being blown.
SDFC will be happy for the points on a night when their attack showed just how devastating it can be.
Cincinnati thought it had beaten Miami when center backMiles Robinsonput the ball into the net in stoppage time. Instead, it bafflingly was ruled out for a foul, meaning FCC had to settle for a scoreless draw. It’s the third clean sheet in a row for the Knifey Lions, who slip to second in the Supporters’ Shield standings.
Going on the road for a Friday night tilt — with three All-Stars joining up late to boot — was going to be tough for B.J.
Callaghan’s men, and they fell 1-0 to San Diego. While it was a difficult spot, Nashville still needs to show it can beat fellow title contenders after defeats to Miami and now SDFC this month.
Just when it looked like the Whitecaps were slowing down, they smashed past Kansas City 3-0 thanks to a creative display fromJayden Nelson. After a small swoon, they’re back to second in the West and fifth in the Supporters’ Shield.
The Crew went up early and had chances to extend the lead but couldn’t cope with Orlando late and fell 3-1 on the road.
The arrival ofWessam Abou Ali, the type of DP forward the team has missed sinceCucho Hernándezleft forReal Betis, should boost spirits in Ohio’s capital despite the defeat.
Kelvin Yeboahis a devastating penalty taker and got the chance to take two for Minnesota, keying a 2-1 win over St. Louis. He won the first by getting in the box and earning not only a penalty but a red card forChris Durkin, which swung the match in the visitors’ favor.
Source: Espnsoccer
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