MLS might not be the world's best league, but it's certainly one of the most exciting.
Since the last Sports Illustrated Power Rankings after Matchday 12—just seven days ago—MLS has seen the following happen.
Columbus Crew fired newly hired manager Henrik Rydström after 14 games, the third team to fire a coach this season. Austin FC fired manager Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodo Borell after three wins in 14 games.
Sam Sarver celebrated by shotgunning a beer after scoring a late winning goal. The previously Supporters' Shield-leading San Jose Earthquakes lost twice, allowing final goals after the 87th minute twice.
Matchday 13 saw 58 goals scored across 14 games for the most on a single night of MLS. Lionel Messi scored four goals in two games, as Inter Miami dealt with a massive fan protest. Thomas Müller returned from illness.
To say it's been a wild week would be an understatement. Now, there is just one game remaining for each team before the 2026 World Cup, as each side looks to enter the break in the best form possible before reconvening in July.
MLS Power Rankings Matchday 14: Clubs 30–11
- 30. Philadelphia Union (Previous: 29)
- 29. Atlanta United (Previous: 27)
- 28. St. Louis CITY SC (Previous: 28)
- 27. Sporting Kansas City (Previous: 30)
- 26. Colorado Rapids (Previous: 26)
- 25. CF Montréal (Previous: 24)
- 24. Austin FC (Previous: 20)
- 23. D.C. United (Previous: 23)
- 22. Toronto FC (Previous: 22)
- 21. Orlando City (Previous: 25)
- 20. Portland Timbers (Previous: 21)
- 19. Columbus Crew (Previous: 19)
- 18. Red Bull New York (Previous: 19)
- 17. San Diego FC (Previous: 16)
- 16. Houston Dynamo (Previous: 17)
- 15. LA Galaxy (Previous: 14)
- 14. Minnesota United (Previous: 12)
- 13. Charlotte FC (Previous: 13)
- 12. FC Dallas (Previous: 15)
- 11. FC Cincinnati (Previous: 7)