Inter Miami CF owns the league’s leading position after an unbeaten recent surge, pairing a potent attack with the strongest overall standing in the model. The next test arrives at home against Columbus Crew, a fixture selected as the game of the matchday.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC remain the leading force in the West, but their meeting with Los Angeles FC is the marquee measuring stick. Vancouver’s defensive profile has been elite, while LAFC arrive on a commanding winning run and bring one of the league’s sharpest defensive setups.

Nashville SC stay near the summit despite their latest setback. Their campaign has been built on control at both ends, and the trip to D.C. United offers an immediate chance to reset.

New York City FC are climbing on the back of consecutive wins and face Toronto FC next. FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC sit close behind, though both have work to do after uneven recent results.

San Diego FC have rediscovered momentum, while San Jose Earthquakes remain a dangerous side despite a recent stumble. Their direct meeting with FC Cincinnati is among the slate’s most balanced fixtures.

Further down, Portland Timbers and St. Louis City SC are enjoying strong recent form. Philadelphia Union and Orlando City SC also arrive with renewed belief after consecutive wins, while New England Revolution and Houston Dynamo FC have banked timely results.

At the other end, Atlanta United FC and Sporting Kansas City face difficult assignments. Philadelphia’s home meeting with Atlanta stands out as the clearest model lean of the matchday.

The table

  • Inter Miami CF
  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC
  • Nashville SC
  • Los Angeles FC
  • New York City FC
  • FC Cincinnati
  • Chicago Fire FC
  • San Diego FC
  • San Jose Earthquakes
  • Seattle Sounders FC
  • FC Dallas
  • Charlotte FC
  • Minnesota United FC
  • Orlando City SC
  • Philadelphia Union
  • New England Revolution
  • Houston Dynamo FC
  • Columbus Crew
  • Real Salt Lake
  • Portland Timbers
  • St. Louis City SC
  • New York Red Bulls
  • Colorado Rapids
  • LA Galaxy
  • Toronto FC
  • Austin FC
  • D.C. United
  • CF Montréal
  • Atlanta United FC
  • Sporting Kansas City

Matchday watch

**Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew** The game of the matchday pairs the league leaders with a Columbus side coming off a win over Cincinnati. Miami’s recent scoring form gives the hosts the edge, but the matchup projects as an open contest.

**Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Los Angeles FC** A West heavyweight meeting with genuine table implications. Vancouver’s home strength meets an LAFC side that has imposed itself across recent matches.

**FC Cincinnati vs San Jose Earthquakes** The model sees little between these sides. Cincinnati can score with anyone, while San Jose possess the attacking edge to turn any exchange into a shootout.

**Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United FC** Philadelphia enter with consecutive wins and a major opportunity to extend that run against an Atlanta side still searching for a steadier platform.

**Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC** Portland bring momentum into a regional matchup against a Seattle side desperate to halt a difficult run.

Inter Miami CF leads at 1669.7; Vancouver Whitecaps FC follows at 1621.0.