We said that if LAFC stumbled any more, they’d lose their top spot, and they didn’t just lose — they lost to the Houston Dynamo.
Did Austin FC want to take advantage? Hell no. How about CF Montreál? A little bit.
The Philadelphia Union? All they did is set a record for the most dominant four-match stretch in MLS history.
Now the question is: Who you got for the Supporters’ Shield? Are you taking LAFC’s match in hand or the Union’s, well, everything else.
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Previous ranking: 2
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. Orlando City, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Your new No. 1 team didn’t have any 6-0 wins this week, but 4-1 over Atlanta and a comfortable 2-0 defeat of the Red Bulls will have to do as they chase the all-time goal difference record. Crown ’em.
Previous ranking: 4
Next MLS match: Friday vs. Columbus, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Montreál fell at home to RBNY, but they bounced back by taking the Canadian Classique in wild fashion. They may not have the star power of TFC, but they showed they can outscore the glitterbugs on Lake Ontario.
Previous ranking: 1
Next MLS match: Saturday at FC Dallas, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
They’re not on a losing streak anymore after taking out RSL on Sunday, but that’s not enough to stop a bit of a tumble. Not only did they lose three straight, but their third came against lowly Houston on Wednesday. The Black and Gold still don’t have a lot of clarity on what their best XI looks like come the playoffs and, before they even get there, they have a fight for the Shield on their hands. Buckle up, boys.
Previous ranking: 3
Next MLS match: Saturday at Seattle, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Do losses to Nashville and Portland change the trajectory of the Verde much? Not really. It may change the MVP race and cost Sebastián Driussi some silverware, though.
Previous ranking: 6
Next MLS match: Saturday vs. LAFC, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
All we’ve asked from Dallas this season is a little ruthlessness to…
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