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—the league has seen major upheaval.
Columbus Crew fired newly hired manager Henrik Rydström after 14 games, becoming the third team to change coaches this season. Austin FC fired manager Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodo Borell after just three wins in 14 games.
Elsewhere, Sam Sarver celebrated a late winning goal with a shotgunned beer. The previously Supporters' Shield-leading San Jose Earthquakes lost twice, conceding in the final minutes both times. Matchday 13 delivered 58 goals across 14 games—the most for a single night in MLS history. Lionel Messi scored four goals in two games as Inter Miami dealt with a massive fan protest.
With the World Cup break approaching, each team has just one game remaining to enter the break in the best form possible.
Power Rankings: 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)