What a week in MLS.

Four MLS teams made the Leagues Cup 2025 semifinals, Minnesota won with the help of a set-piece goal and Charlotte won 1-0. It was truly a week unlike any other.

As always: The Power Rankings are voted on by, give or take, 15 people associated with MLSsoccer.com. The author does get a little rush out of moving your team down a few spots, though. 1

San Diego FC

An oddly quiet 0-0 draw with Portland isn’t the worst result, but it let Philly jump back to the top of the Supporters' Shield standings and let Minnesota and Vancouver claw back critical points in the race for the top of the Western Conference. They’ve got two season-defining matchups on the way now. They’ll visit LAFC on Sunday before hosting the Loons a couple of weeks later.

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