MLS Power Rankings: Gozo and Real Salt Lake continue to impress

today is monday, MLS Action is back, and it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings.

Which team seems stronger? Which one lasts longer? Our writers have studied the action across Matchday 11 to come up with this week’s order. Dive into it.

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Previous Rankings: 1

The Whitecaps collected their first draw of the year with a 1-1 draw against the Galaxy in SoCal, and will need to recover quickly as they face first-place San Jose next weekend in NorCal. They still have the best goal differential in MLS, but will need to maintain their success as their season turns to a heavy schedule on the road.

Previous Rankings: 3

with Timo Warner Already injured, the Quakes’ rising young star Niko Tsakiris Left the match early with a leg injury but came on to help in a 1-1 draw with Toronto. It was their first draw of the season and ironically, second-placed Vancouver (behind them on league-best goal difference despite having a game in hand) did the same in a 1-1 draw. They will play each other next weekend in a marquee matchup.

Previous Rankings: 2

A leading forward CONCACAF Champions Cup Semi-final with the tiger This Tuesday, Nashville took out a rotating team in Philadelphia and earned a 0-0 draw. That will be fine as the focus is on coming back for the second leg in Mexico.

Previous Rankings: 4

Gone are the days when LAFC felt impossible to score. After starting the year with six straight clean sheets, LAFC conceded eight goals in five games, including two in a 2-0 loss at San Diego before falling back to draw. Ryan Hollingshead Rescued the point in the 14th minute of stoppage time.

Previous Rankings: 5

What’s worse than fumbling a 3-0 lead? Do it against your rivals. The Herons looked electric for the first 35 minutes and were limited to just three goals Maxime CrepeauSeven saves in the first half. But a second-half collapse saw them lose 4-3 at home to another Argentine number 10’s hat-trick: Orlando. Martin Ojeda.

Previous Rankings: 8

Nineteen years old Javier Gozo Keeping is part of it USMNT Stock watchers wonder if an uncapped player can make it World Cup The team scored the first of two goals in a 2-0 win over Portland as a young talent. Diego Lunawho is also playing for a World Cup roster spot, added the second to mark his third of the year and first since April 18. On the other end of a comprehensive team performance, RSL kept their first clean sheet of the year.

Previous Rankings: 6

Paul Rothrock Was typically dominant, scoring the only goal in a 1–1 draw with Kansas City. Still, the Sounders will regret dropping points against a team in last place in the league (and Christian Roldan You will regret setting up the wrong pass Dejan Joveljicof goals), or adding the team with the fewest season goals (eight) to their goals tally, which is the lowest in the league.

Previous Rankings: 9

A week after getting his first start for the Loons, Columbia the star James Rodriguez Did not travel for Minnesota’s 3-2 win over Columbus due to a previously scheduled medical procedure. Still, Minnesota bounced back from last week’s loss to LAFC with a win that featured three second-half goals and a brace. Kelvin Yeboh.

Previous Rankings: 14

The Galaxy put together a string of strong performances against top 10 teams despite not having the team’s top scorer Joao Klausdue to injury. After a week Marco Reus Scored twice in win over RSL, Joseph Paintsill Scored his second goal of the year to secure a point against second-placed Vancouver.

Previous Rankings: 7

Hugo Kuipers Scored twice in seventh consecutive game for Chicago, a new Fire record. Kuipers’ brace was enough to seal a tie in the Golden Boot race at the weekend, but not enough to secure three points in a 3-2 loss to 10-man Cincinnati, as one of the league’s toughest defensive teams conceded three of 11 goals this season (sixth in MLS) against a team.

Previous Rankings: 11

In the 54th minute of a 2-0 win over Red Bull New York, Peter Musa A smart pass off from Ran Benjamin (his first goal contribution of the season) to score his 10th goal of the year, putting him neck-and-neck with Kuypers at the top of the goals chart. 23-year-old American midfielder SAM server Came off the bench to claim his first of the year and secure the win.

Previous Rankings: 12

After a tough game, Colorado could have used a positive result against Houston (who now sit just above them in the Western Conference), but succumbed to a goal in the 72nd minute. Lawrence Annaly Go away without any points.

Previous Rankings: 14

Six minutes later Roman Celentano Stop the Kuipers from scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot. Evander Another scored his third goal of the night from the penalty spot to secure a 3-2 win over Chicago and claim his first MLS hat trick. Not bad for a team that finished with 10 players (for the fifth time this season), but also thanks to Celentano’s eight saves.

Previous Rankings: 15

The Revs are in great form and are undefeated in six regular-season games (five wins, one draw) after beating Charlotte 1-0 on Saturday evening. Carless Gill Keep the 97th minute penalty away and Matt Turner He secured three points with four saves in his third clean sheet of the season.

Previous Rankings: 13

The team that finished first in the Western Conference last year was minutes away from claiming their first win in nine regular-season games by beating LAFC before conceding a goal in the 14th minute of stoppage time to settle for a 2-2 draw.

Previous Rankings: 17

with a few notable injuries Team RamCharlotte suffered their fourth straight loss in all competitions (and third in MLS) with a 1-0 loss to New England. Christian Kahlina A lot could have been saved, but it was a 97th-minute penalty from Gill to deny Charlotte any points.

Previous Rankings: 19

Saturday’s 1-1 draw with San Jose was their fourth draw in five weekends. But with Josh Sgt An impressive result for Toronto, holding the league’s first-placed team to just one point, beset by injuries.

Previous Rankings: 16

It’s not time to panic, but Michael Bradley’s team is winless since April 4 in the regular season after losing 2-0 to FC Dallas. That said, while starting three teenagers and six players under the age of 23 (and the first four players off the bench under the age of 22), Bradley’s young side is still shaping up to have a bright future.

Previous Rankings: 13

Despite their success US Open Cup (They beat their New York rivals midweek), the Pigeons haven’t won a regular season game since March 14. DC United scored just 13 against the team and lost their top scorer — And Baribo — Not good either.

Previous Rankings: 20

Despite the Canadian goalie James Panthemis‘ 13 saves, Portland RSL was scoreless in a 2-0 loss. After winning twice but losing three of the past five weekends, the Timbers have a more forgiving test at home against last-place Kansas City next, and Juan Mosquera (who has a goal and an assist and has played just 45 minutes this season) could be fit to play.

Previous Rankings: 21

Against St. Louis on Sunday, Austin rebounded from an eight-game winless streak with their second straight 2-0 victory, this time with a second-half goal and assist. Christian Ramirez Break through Roman Burke. There is more good news for Verde Fan: Former MLS All-Star Brandon Vazquez Returned from ACL injury in 88th minute.

Previous Rankings: 24

The odds weren’t in their favor, but DC won 2-0 at Citi Field despite having the league’s second-fewest shots on target and their top scorer Baribeau injured. Romanian forward Louis Muntenu An early throw-in and again a penalty to seal the victory and keep DC unbeaten in four matches.

Previous Rankings: 22

The Crew led 2-0 at home but conceded three second-half goals in the space of 15 minutes in a 3-2 loss to the Loons. With audible boos at the final whistle, Columbus needs to win over their fans on a three-game East Coast swing to play NYCFC, Red Bull New York and then Philly.

Previous Rankings: 25

Dynamo will be happy with a much-needed win after beating Colorado 1-0 with a superb goal. Lawrence Annaly (his third of the year), as it marked their third hard-fought win in four regular-season games ahead of a tough schedule.

Previous Rankings: 29

Despite Crepeu making seven saves in the first half (Jesse Marsh would be pleased with either side of the Canadian goalies despite the scoreline), things looked dire early on as Orlando fell behind 3-0 on the road. But Ojeda’s hat-trick had already leveled them Tyrese SpicerHis 93rd-minute goal sealed the biggest comeback of the year against Miami. Orlando is now the first team in MLS history to overcome a three-goal deficit to win on the road.

Previous Rankings: 23

The good news is that Roman Burke Still MLS Goalkeeper of the Year-worthy keeper. The bad news is that Brad Stover (who made five saves to keep them scoreless) is also a good goalkeeper, and they lost 2-0 to Austin FC.

Previous Rankings: 26

It’s too early to call it a turnaround, but Atalanta made it three wins in three games in all competitions after beating Montreal 3-1. Saba Lobzanidze (His first in MLS since 2024). With two regular-season wins against lower-ranked Canadian teams (Toronto and Montreal), they got the next Galaxy.

Previous Rankings: 30

Close your eyes and guess who scored in the 1-1 draw against Seattle? You guessed it: Serbian striker Joveljic scored his fifth goal of the season (63% of the team’s total) when Stephen Cleveland Even offered seven saves to call things against the Sounders.

Previous Rankings: 27

Although the goal was scored in the sixth minute Matthew LongstaffMontreal lost 3–1 to Atlanta and ended the match with 10 players receiving late red cards. Montreal continues to lose, but when you’re beaten massively by your fellow basement dwellers, it says something about your chances of climbing.

Previous Rankings: 28

Philly collected their first win of the year on April 11 against Montreal and haven’t done it since. Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Nashville was their third draw in four games, but a point against a talented (but rotating) Nashville team is worth celebrating in this poor season.