We’re in the thick of it now!
It’s the time of year when MLS NEXT Pro sides get put to the test as some of the stars of tomorrow break for national team camps, making for some rotation and new faces entering the scene.
Matchweek 12 saw some drama in the East as Orlando City B used a late game-winner to slow the roll of conference leader Chattanooga FC.
The Western Conference leaders also had to sweat one out as Ventura County FC’s 3-3 tie and ensuing shootout win provided one of the most electric highlight reels we’ve seen all year.
Take a look at how Matchweek 12’s action shook up the top 10 power rankings below.
For the first time in weeks, Chattanooga FC looked human in Matchweek 12.
Close games have been a theme for CFC this season, but Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Orlando City B was the first time they came up on the wrong end of a one-goal match.
In the long view, it’s just the second loss of the season for Chris Nugent’s group and is hardly a blemish.
They put together a four-game unbeaten streak in the wake of their other loss. What will the response be this time?
Last match: 2-1 loss at Orlando City B
Next match: at Inter Miami II on Saturday, June 7
The Town FC machine just keeps on rolling.
Their league-best form extended to six games unbeaten over the weekend, and striker Nonso Adimabua has announced himself as a bona fide 2025 MVP candidate with his fifth goal in the month of May.
Now above the playoff line in the West, TTFC still has work to do in their effort to firm their grip on a 2025 postseason spot.
Last match: 2-1 win at LAFC2
Next match: vs. Whitecaps FC2 on Sunday, June 8
Colorado Rapids 2 were up to the task in their visit to SKC II this week.
A hearty 4-1 road win is something head coach Erik Bushey and co. will take any week. They sit third in the crowded Western Conference playoff picture and will have home field advantage in their next three matches.
Last match: 4-1 win at SKC II
Next match: vs Austin FC II on Sunday, June 8
RBNY II moved closer to Chattanooga's heels at the top of the East with a win last weekend.
They have a game in hand over the current leaders and could have a one-vs-two statement game coming up later this month. First things first though, and Ibrahim Sekagya’s squad won’t be overlooking a very healthy midweek test against Crown Legacy FC.
Last match: 1-0 win at Atlanta United 2
Next match: at Crown Legacy on Wednesday, June 4
The defending champs had a well-earned bye week in Matchweek 12 afer going 3-0 in May.
They return to a replay of last year’s Western Conference Final and a potential statement game against unofficial rival St Louis CITY2.
Last match: 3-2 win vs. Tacoma Defiance
Next match: at St Louis CITY2 on Wednesday, June 4
Winners of their last two, St Louis CITY2 had a bye in Matchweek 12.
They already got a little revenge on North Texas SC for last year’s Western Conference Final with a 3-0 opening day result on the road.
A second win would inch them closer to a season sweep of the defending champions.
Last match: 6-3 win vs. Timbers2
Next match: vs. North Texas SC on Wednesday, June 4
Huntsville City FC had a bye during Matchweek 12 as well.
A big test awaits as they host a fellow Eastern elite in Orlando City B during their return to action this week.
Last match: 2-1 win at Toronto FC II
Next match: vs. Orlando City B on Friday, June 6
The Western Conference leaders showed their mettle with a rally to get two points out of a rollercoaster 3-3 result and shootout win over Real Monarchs on Sunday.
They’re on a two-game unbeaten streak ahead of three consecutive road matches to close out June.
Last match: 3-3 tie, SOW vs Real Monarchs
Next match: at Portland Timbers2 on June 11
Even in a week with heavy rotation, Union II were able to flex their Eastern Conference champion grit against FC Cincinnati 2 to close out Matchweek 12.
A hearty 4-1 win leaves them fourth in the East, and looking in great shape to defend their conference crown.
Last match: 4-1 win at FC Cincinnati 2
Next match: at Crown Legacy FC on Sunday, June 15
Dynamo Dos took a step in the right direction with a Texas Derby shootout win over Austin FC II.
But, they're still looking for their first outright win since April. Can they get back to the torrid form they opened the season with?
Last match: 1-1 tie, SOW at Austin FC II
Next match: vs. Sporting KC II on Saturday, June 8
