A busy MLS NEXT Pro stretch rages on through the 2025 summer of soccer.
Matchweek 14 offered some major shakeups as New York Red Bulls II topped Chattanooga FC to claim the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Out West, conference leaders Ventura County FC took care of business in two road games to solidify their status at the top of the perch while getting some games in hand back.
Take a closer look at the latest Top 10 Power Rankings below.
Losing the top of the Eastern Conference via a 5-2 margin was a tough one to take.
But, CFC held down first for several weeks prior, and that deserves some respect. How will they respond?
Last match: 5-2 loss at RBNY II
Next match: vs. FC Cincinnati 2 on Saturday, June 21
New York Red Bulls II are absolutely rolling and put an exclamation on that with their Team of the Matchweek-winning performance to overtake Chattanooga FC for the top spot in the East.
But changes are ahead. RBNY II welcomes US Soccer icon Michael Bradley as their new head coach following Ibrahim Sekaga’s promotion to the RBNY first-team staff.
Last match: 5-2 win vs. Chattanooga FC
Next match: at Carolina Core FC on Saturday, June 21
St Louis CITY2 put up a comeback for the ages in their visit to Colorado Rapids 2 this weekend.
A three-goal outburst starting at the 86th minute erased a two goal deficit and stole the win from one of the best in the west.
That makes it four in a row for a side looking determined to make another deep playoff run in 2025.
Last match: 3-2 win at Rapids 2
Next match: vs. The Town FC on Sunday, June 22
Had Rapids 2 held on to their late 2-0 lead, we’d be looking for them a little higher in the list.
But alas, their two-game winning streak got snapped in a way they’ll look to avoid in the weeks to come.
Last match: 3-2 loss vs. St Louis CITY2
Next match: vs. North Texas SC on Wednesday, June 18
A two-game road trip put Ventura County FC back at the top of the Western Conference after Matchweek 14.
Striker Thomas Muller came away with the Player of the Matchweek honor for his efforts in wins over Timbers2 and MNUFC2.
Last match: 2-0 win over MNUFC2
Next match: at The Town FC on Sunday, June 29
The Town FC come off a two-week bye with a major test.
They put their six-game unbeaten streak on the line when they take on CITY2.
Last match: 2-1 win at LAFC2
Next match: at St Louis CITY2 on Sunday, June 22
Coming off a weekday win at Atlanta United 2, Huntsville City FC are sitting third in the East.
They’ll look to keep solidifying that position as they shake off recent losses to Chattanooga and Orlando.
Last match: 1-0 win at ATL UTD2
Next match: vs. Crown Legacy FC on Friday, June 20
The defending champs fell to in-state rival and find themselves on back-to-back losses.
Still, they hold down fifth in the west, which is a great spot to be in at the halfway point of the season.
Last match: 2-1 loss vs. Austin FC II
Next match: at Colorado Rapids 2 on Wednesday, June 18
Philadelphia Union II have put together a two-game winning streak in response to their first loss of the season.
Outscoring opponents 7-1 in that two-game stretch, Union II might be hitting the peak of their powers.
Last match: 3-0 win vs. Crown Legacy FC
Next match: at Columbus Crew 2 on Saturday, June 21
Dynamo Dos fell in both of their Matchweek 12 contests and find themselves winless in their last six.
On the bright side, midfielder Joshua Bolma has hit the net in back-to-back games which is a welcome sight for a team looking for a new production leader.
Last match: 1-1 tie, SOL at Real Monarchs
Next match: at St Louis CITY2 on Saturday, June 28
