MLS is really heating up, and after Matchday 6 we had loads of motion within the top-10 energy rankings.
A couple of big-boys tasted defeat, whereas some unlikely winners climbed in our standings.
Let’s get proper into it.
10. Orlando Metropolis (🆕)
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It is about time Orlando Metropolis cracked the top-10. The Florida membership have been rampant in assault this season, scoring 15 targets by their first six video games — two greater than every other staff in MLS.
After a last-gasp win away to the Galaxy over the weekend, Orlando have now picked up all three factors in two straight matches. Ought to they clear issues up defensively, they are going to be a drive to reckon with within the east.
9. Austin FC (🆕)
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After spending a reasonably penny on attacking expertise within the offseason, it was solely matter of time earlier than Austin broke into our standings, they usually did so with a gutsy 1-0 in win St. Louis on Sunday.
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Membership-record signing Myrto Uzuni opened his MLS account in that match, and the win noticed Austin add a W into the fixture column for the third straight week. Notably, the primary two wins came to visit San Diego and LAFC.
8. Minnesota United (🆕)
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It could have been within the midst of horrid climate situations in Saint Paul, however Minnesota United bought the job executed in opposition to Actual Salt Lake in model on Matchday 6.
It could have been gradual going within the opening few weeks of the season, however with 4 targets and two assists now on the marketing campaign from Tani Oluwaseyi, the Loons have discovered a lethal strike partnership with him and Kelvin Yeboah.
7. LAFC (👎)
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The LAFC boys are our largest losers in Matchweek 6. After struggling defeat of their first ever journey to San Diego, the US Open Cup champs now have as many defeats on the season as they do victories (three).
It has been an inconsistent begin to 2025, that is for positive. Although if any aspect can activate the jets and go on a profitable run out of nowhere, it’s LAFC.
6. Charlotte FC (👎)
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After occurring a mini-winning run over latest weeks, Charlotte’s success got here to a screeching halt with a disappointing defeat in Colorado. Dean Smith’s aspect stay a risk within the Jap Convention this season, however consistency can be the secret.
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To make issues worse, offseason signing Wilfried Zaha has been nearly nameless since scoring on his debut.
5. Vancouver Whitecaps (👍)
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You might be skeptical of Vancouver shifting up one spot from sixth after drawing with struggling rivals Toronto over the weekend, however the Whitecaps’ latest stoop in MLS could also be forgiven.
With an enormous Concacaf Champions Cup showdown with Pumas this week, their consideration could also be someplace aside from home duties. For now they nonetheless stay in first place within the Western Convention after their scorching begin.
4. Philadelphia Union (no motion)
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The Union had their ‘Inter Miami and Lionel Messi free go’ this previous weekend. With a slender defeat in Fort Lauderdale, the Union noticed first-hand what’s required of them if their red-hot begin to the season is to be greater than a flash within the pan.
For now nonetheless, they definitely stay within the dialog as among the best groups within the league till confirmed in any other case.
3. Columbus Crew (👍)
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There may be simply no counting the Crew out when Wilfried Nancy is on the helm, irrespective of how a lot expertise they misplaced within the offseason.
After easing previous D.C. United over the weekend, Columbus at the moment are unbeaten for the season in MLS. Whispers of their demise after a irritating offseason have been enormously exaggerated.
2. San Diego FC (👍)
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This begin to the season is fairytale stuff for San Diego. The SoCal aspect have been picked by many specialists as potential Picket Spoon candidates, however after placing on a present in opposition to LAFC on Saturday, Mikey Varas’ aspect discover themselves simply two factors out of first within the convention.
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There may be simply no stopping this Inter Miami staff, and it helps when you’ll be able to deliver a sure Lionel Messi off the bench to make the distinction in a top-two conflict over the weekend.
Miami consistently show one factor; elite expertise wins you video games. Javier Mascherano’s aspect appear to persistently get outplayed in MLS, however they at all times discover a method to win.
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