Houston, we have a new number one.
For the second time this season, Houston Dynamo 2 sit atop the rankings after a dominant win over St Louis CITY2 in Matchweek 10.
Dynamo 2 delivered a special performance that not only put them in pole position in the rankings but also on top of the Western Conference standings.
Orlando City B and Huntsville City FC break into this week’s edition after strong victories of their own.
Let’s take a look at how the rest of the Top 10 shaped up this week.
Taking over the number one spot this week is Houston Dynamo 2 after an impressive 4-1 victory over St Louis CITY2.
It was a showdown between two Western Conference heavyweights, with both sides entering the match level on points and battling for first place.
After 45 minutes, the teams were locked at 1-1, but Houston took complete control in the second half, scoring three unanswered goals to pull away.
Jahmani Bell had himself a game on the right flank with a goal of his own, while Diego Gonzalez changed the game off the bench with two assists.
The result gave Dynamo 2 sole possession of first place in the West and extended their unbeaten streak to nine matches.
They'll look to make it 10 games when they travel to face off against MNUFC2 this weekend.
Last match: 4-1 win at St Louis CITY2
Next match: at MNUFC2 on 05/16
Crown Legacy FC suffered their first defeat of the season in the Windy City, falling by 3-2 to Chicago Fire II in Matchweek 10.
CLFC took an early lead but fell behind right before the half and could not capitalize on their chances in front of the goal in the second half.
They will now look to regroup quickly when they travel to Miami next week.
Last match: 3-2 loss at Chicago Fire FC II
Next match: at Inter Miami II on 05/18
There is a new leader atop the Eastern Conference standings, and it is none other than the defending champions, Red Bull NY II.
Dominik Wohler’s side traveled north of the border to face TFC II and looked in control after scoring twice early in the second half to build a 2-0 lead.
TFC II made a push late in the game, but Red Bull II held on to secure all three points and extend their winning streak.
Andy Rojas delivered a Man of the Match performance, scoring his third goal of the season while completing eight dribbles throughout the match.
Now, Red Bulls II turn their attention to the Hudson River Derby as they chase a sixth consecutive victory.
Last match: 2-1 win at TFC II
Next match: vs. NYCFC II on 05/17
Another team that suffered its first loss of the season during Matchweek 10 was St Louis CITY2.
Despite controlling close to 60 percent of the possession, CITY2 could not turn their control of the ball into enough dangerous chances to even the game and failed to contain Houston's attack.
The defeat also marked CITY2’s first regular-season home loss since April 6, 2025, ending a streak that lasted more than a year.
Now, they face another difficult test on the road against an Austin FC II side coming off a 3-0 victory and riding a seven-game unbeaten streak.
Last match: 4-1 loss vs. Houston Dynamo 2
Next match: at Austin FC II on 05/17
Earthquakes II jump up four spots in this week’s rankings after a statement 6-1 win over Whitecaps FC 2.
The goals started flowing almost immediately, with Zachary Bohane finding the net just minutes into the match.
By the final whistle, five different players had scored, including a brace from Shane De Flores that earned him Player of Matchweek 10 honors.
Quakes II has now won four of its last five matches, climbing up to the top four of the Western Conference standings.
San Jose will look to keep the momentum rolling when Timbers2 come to town on Sunday.
Last match: 6-1 win vs. Whitecaps FC 2
Next match: vs. Timbers2 on 05/17
Ventura County FC walked away from a six-goal thriller with two points after a 7-6 shootout win over Timbers2.
Young guns Vicente Garcia and Eric Preston led the way with a goal and an assist each, while Mason Vanney, twin brother of Dylan Vanney, scored his first professional goal during the match.
VCFC now carries a two-game winning streak into their Trafi-Chico matchup against a resurging LAFC2.
Last match: 3-3 tie, 7-6 SOW at Timbers2
Next match: at LAFC2 on 05/16
Atlanta United 2 slides down the rankings after a 2-0 loss to Orlando City B during Matchweek 10.
Jose Silva’s side conceded an early penalty, and a second-half red card made a comeback attempt difficult.
Now, Atlanta United 2 head to Alabama looking to snap Huntsville City FC’s three-game winning streak.
Last match: 2-0 loss at Orlando City B
Next match: at Huntsville City FC on 05/16
A new team joins this week’s rankings as Orlando City B breaks into the Top 10 following its win over Atlanta United 2.
Harvey Sarajian continues to shine every time he puts on the OCB jersey, picking up his fourth assist of the season.
The rest of the team played a part as well, with Issah Haruna making it back-to-back weeks with a goal, while Gustavo Caraballo converted from the PK spot, and Luca Maxim earned his first professional clean sheet.
Orlando City B now heads northeast to face New England Revolution II in search of a third consecutive victory.
Last match: 2-0 win at Atlanta United 2
Next match: at New England Revolution II on 05/17
A three-game winning streak has launched Huntsville City FC into the ninth spot in this week’s rankings following a 3-0 win over Carolina Core FC.
Maximus Ekk continues to find the net for HCFC, scoring his third goal in his last five appearances.
Moisés Véliz delivered one of his best performances of the season, providing a goal, creating two chances, and keeping a 92% passing accuracy from the midfield.
Next up is an FC Cincinnati 2 side arriving with momentum of its own after back-to-back victories.
Last match: 3-0 win vs. Carolina Core FC
Next match: vs. FC Cincinnati 2 on 05/13
Here’s a stat: Austin FC II has not lost a match in regulation since March 1st, which was the opening weekend of the season.
Since then, ATX FC II has put together a seven-game unbeaten streak and remains the only team to take points off Houston Dynamo 2 this season.
Their attack finally exploded against Tacoma Defiance in a weather-delayed 3-0 victory, the most goals they've scored in a match in 2026.
Usually, it's Austin’s defense that does the heavy lifting, but this performance showed there may be another offensive level to this group.
With a two-game Matchweek 11 coming up, ATX II has a big opportunity to make their way back up the rankings.
Last match: 3-0 win vs. Tacoma Defiance
Next match: at Colorado Rapids 2 on 05/13, vs. St Louis CITY2 on 05/17
