Makeup match: Seattle Sounders FC hold the edge as the table tightens

The league order

Nashville SC retain the league lead, followed by Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Philadelphia Union remain firmly established among the leading contenders after an unbeaten recent run, while FC Dallas and Chicago Fire FC have gained ground. Seattle Sounders FC enter the scheduled match with Sporting Kansas City carrying momentum from their recent results, but their league position still leaves room to climb.

Eastern Conference

Nashville SC set the Eastern Conference standard, with Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union behind them. Chicago Fire FC have moved upward after their latest win, while Charlotte FC slipped following defeat. Columbus Crew delivered the largest upward movement in the conference, though their standing remains below the leading group. New England Revolution, Orlando City SC, D.C. United, Atlanta United FC and CF Montréal occupy the lower half of the conference ranking.

Western Conference

Vancouver Whitecaps FC lead the Western Conference, with FC Dallas advancing behind them. Los Angeles FC have fallen after a difficult recent stretch, while San Diego FC, San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders FC have each improved their league position. Houston Dynamo FC dropped sharply, despite remaining in the Western Conference’s upper half. Sporting Kansas City stay at the foot of the conference ranking but arrive off consecutive wins.

What changed

Seattle Sounders FC face Sporting Kansas City with a clear home edge in ATT Forecast, making the fixture a chance to translate recent momentum into a further rise. Sporting Kansas City’s recent results offer a counterweight to their low ranking, but the forecast still favors Seattle Sounders FC. Elsewhere, Philadelphia Union’s winning run has reinforced their place near the league summit; FC Dallas and Chicago Fire FC have climbed; and Columbus Crew have made a notable move upward. Rankings reflect the current rating order, while standings and recent form tell a separate story.

Nashville SC leads at 1631.9; Inter Miami CF follows at 1610.7.