Another week of MLS NEXT Pro action is in the books, and it brings a few shakeups in the latest edition of the Top 10 Power Rankings.
Among them, the Eastern Conference power struggle has gotten a little tighter with New York Red Bulls II’s four-game winning streak putting them right on the heels of first-place Chattanooga FC, who’ve enjoyed a comfortable lead up until this point.
Out west, St Louis CITY2 topped defending MLS NEXT Pro Cup champs North Texas SC in the latest installment of their grudge match and replay of last year’s dramatic Western Conference Final.
Here is a closer look at how Matchweek 13’s action shook up the top 10 power rankings below.
Chattanooga FC took the shootout point against Inter Miami II on Saturday for a successful response to their second loss of the season.
They did had to rally for it, though.
Being able to respond to an early 2-0 deficit was a great test for Chris Nugent’s group, who have spent most of the season playing with a lead.
They’re sill holding down first place in the East and see their second one-vs.-two battle this weekend when they square off with New York Red Bulls II.
Last match: 3-3 tie, SOW vs. Miami II
Next match: at RBNY II on Saturday, June 15
Make it four in a row for New York Red Bulls II.
Ibrahim Sekagya’s side is in a groove, even while navigating rotation with some of their stars out on international duty.
Their biggest test of the season awaits now, as a one-vs-two match awaits with Chattanooga FC.
Last match: 5-2 win at Crown Legacy FC
Next match: vs Chattanooga FC on Sunday, June 15
St Louis CITY2 set the tone in the West with a 2-0 win over North Texas SC, also earning Matchweek 13’s Team of the Week honor.
It’s starting to look like some of last year’s playoff heavyweights are likely to return to the 2025 postseason, and having two wins over the defending MLS NEXT Pro Cup champs is a very good thing to have.
Also worth a mention, head coach David Critchley has been called up to interim the St. Louis first team, which has put inaugural CITY2 head coach John Hackworth back at the helm for CITY2.
Hackworth led CITY2 all the way to the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro Cup final in year one.
Last match: 2-0 win vs. North Texas SC
Next match: at Colorado Rapids 2 on Sunday, June 15
Colorado Rapids 2 are on a two-game winning streak, and maintained third place in the West with a 1-0 win over Austin FC II on Sunday.
A statement awaits as they host a surging St Louis CITY2 next.
Last match: 1-0 win vs. Austin FC II
Next match: vs. St Louis CITY2 on Sunday, June 15
The Town FC wound up with an extended bye, breaking up their six-game unbeaten streak.
Fresh off claiming May’s Team of the Month and Coach of the Month honors, Dan Degeer’s side will balance rest vs.rust in Matchweek 15.
Last match: 2-1 win at LAFC2
Next match: at St Louis CITY2 on Sunday, June 22
North Texas SC won’t want to dwell on the defeat to CITY2.
Prior to the loss last Wednesday, they were rolling on a four-game winning streak that included wins over some of the top teams in the West.
A positive response will solidify NTSC’s place in the Top 10 Power Rankings.
Last match: 2-0 loss at St Louis CITY2
Next match: vs. Austin FC II on Saturday, June 14
A tough break on Friday night saw Huntsville City FC drop points at home.
But, them going toe-to-toe with fellow Eastern elite Orlando City B shows they’re still very much worthy of the Power Rankings stock they’ve built so far.
Last match: 3-2 loss vs Orlando City B
Next match: at Atlanta United 2 on Wednesday, June 11
Houston Dynamo 2’s back-to-back shootout wins have a three-game winless skid in May in the rearview for now.
Looking ahead, Dynamo Dos embark on a lengthy four-game road trip looking to build on that momentum.
Last match: 1-1 vs. SKC II
Next match: at MNUFC2 on Thursday, June 12
Orlando City B continued their winning ways with a dramatic 3-2 winner over Huntsville City FC on Friday.
Late subs Hylton and Clapier combined for a stoppage-time winner, showing the quality of goal threats on the OCB roster on any given week.
That’s their second win in a row in a busy five-game month of June.
Last match: 3-2 win at Huntsville City FC
Next match: at Carolina Core FC
The Western Conference leaders had a bye in Matchweek 13.
Can they maintain their lead now that some of their peers have got their game in hand back?
Last match: 3-3 tie, SOW vs. Real Monarchs
Next match: at Portland Timbers2
