With each passing week, Major League Soccer (MLS) showcases its unpredictability and competitiveness, leaving fans and analysts alike eagerly anticipating the Power Rankings. This system ranks all 29 teams based on a blend of key metrics, including points per game, goal differential, expected goal differential, and individual player performances, along with the unique insights of
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Inter Miami FC came out on top in the latest MLS action, showcasing their dominance with a solid performance against FC Cincinnati. Despite being a man down for nearly half the game, Inter Miami managed to secure a victory, highlighting their resilience and determination on the field. Luis Suárez’s impressive brace within the first six
Swiss star player Xherdan Shaqiri recently made a triumphant return to FC Basel, the club where his career began over a decade ago. In an emotional statement titled “Welcome home, Shaq”, Basel announced that Shaqiri had signed a three-year deal, marking a significant milestone in his football journey. Shaqiri expressed his immense pride and happiness
After a series of underwhelming performances, Xherdan Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire have reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract with the MLS club. This decision brings an end to Shaqiri’s disappointing spell at Chicago, where the Switzerland midfielder failed to live up to expectations following his arrival from Lyon in 2022. Despite his
Miami’s retro-inspired jerseys may have brought them luck as they secured a 2-1 win over Chicago. They are now leading the Supporters’ Shield race, averaging over two points per game. The upcoming break gives them the opportunity to recover key players and strengthen their squad. Columbus Crew’s Defensive Woes Columbus’s poor defense against set pieces
The recent announcement made by the Chicago Fire regarding compensation for fans if Lionel Messi is unable to play in the upcoming match against Inter Miami CF raises a number of questions. While it is commendable that the club is offering compensation in such a scenario, there are certain aspects of this decision that need
The latest MLS Power Rankings reveal that LAFC continues to maintain their position at the top despite their recent game being postponed due to bad weather. This underscores the dominance and consistency that LAFC has displayed throughout the season. The team’s stellar performance in the El Trafico win has solidified their top-ranking status, showcasing their
The MLS Power Rankings provided by ESPN seem to be based on a combination of season statistics, recent performance, computer ratings, and writer observations. However, there are some questionable aspects of these criteria that need to be addressed. For example, the emphasis on recent performance may skew the rankings in favor of teams that have
Steve Cherundolo’s squad had a mixed week, with a draw in Austin followed by a stunning 6-0 victory over San Jose. Kei Kamara’s equalizer in the 90th minute cemented his place in MLS history, while the team’s dominant win showed their strength moving forward. After defeating Columbus Crew and Philly, Miami showed their resilience even
Major League Soccer recently announced that they are on track to achieve record attendance numbers in the 2024 season. The league is currently averaging 23,246 fans per game, which is a 7% increase from the previous year. This steady growth in attendance is a positive sign for the league, as they are well on their