The league order
Inter Miami CF retain the league lead, with Nashville SC next and Vancouver Whitecaps FC leading the Western Conference. Philadelphia Union have climbed into the leading group after a sequence of wins, while Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas remain close behind. The order measures team strength, not the standings: Nashville SC hold the stronger points return among the leading Eastern Conference sides, while Vancouver Whitecaps FC and FC Dallas carry strong Western Conference records.
Inter Miami CF host San Diego FC in the slate’s featured matchup. ATT Forecast gives Inter Miami CF the higher win probability, but San Diego FC bring enough attacking output to keep the contest open.
Eastern Conference
Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC remain the conference’s top pair, with Philadelphia Union moving sharply upward behind consecutive wins. Chicago Fire FC sit within the leading cluster despite a recent loss, while Charlotte FC continue to hold a strong position after a draw.
New York City FC have made the biggest rise near the top of the conference order and host New York Red Bulls next. ATT Forecast favors New York City FC, though the draw probability remains a meaningful part of the matchup. Nashville SC host Chicago Fire FC in another high-end Eastern Conference meeting, with Nashville SC carrying the stronger ATT Forecast win probability.
Western Conference
Vancouver Whitecaps FC remain the Western Conference benchmark despite a recent defeat, followed by Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas. St. Louis City SC have built momentum through a recent unbeaten spell, while Houston Dynamo FC have dropped after a narrow loss.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC travel to Real Salt Lake with ATT Forecast leaning toward the visitors. FC Dallas host Austin FC as the higher-probability side, while Los Angeles FC travel to San Jose Earthquakes with the visitors favored but facing a capable home attack. Portland Timbers host Atlanta United FC in the clearest home edge on the slate under ATT Forecast.
What changed
Philadelphia Union have delivered the week’s strongest climb, powered by a run of wins that included emphatic results against San Diego FC and FC Cincinnati. New York City FC also rose after an away win at Real Salt Lake.
The sharpest declines belong to Houston Dynamo FC and San Diego FC. Houston Dynamo FC fell after defeat at San Jose Earthquakes, while San Diego FC enter the trip to Inter Miami CF following consecutive losses. Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Los Angeles FC each slipped after setbacks, but both remain among the league’s strongest sides by rating.
Inter Miami CF leads at 1628.4; Nashville SC follows at 1618.5.