Matchweek 13 may have featured a lighter schedule, but there was still plenty of movement in the Top 10 Power Rankings.
Orlando City B made a huge jump after another positive result, climbing into sixth place, while TFC II are back in the rankings thanks to a strong run of form.
Let’s see how this week’s Top 10 Power Rankings stacked up:
The last undefeated team in MLS NEXT Pro had the week off during Matchweek 13 but will now travel to Ventura County FC, who is fifth in the West and has three home wins this season.
Last match: 3-0 win at Timbers2
Next match: at Ventura County FC on 06/06
The top team in the East also enjoyed a bye week during Matchweek 13.
They'll now shift their attention to a Philadelphia Union II team coming off a 2-1 loss to TFC II last weekend.
Last match: 2-2 tie, 4-3 SOW at Revs II
Next match: vs. Philadelphia Union II on 06/05
Perhaps no hotter team in MLS NEXT Pro heading into June than Austin FC II.
Jason Shackell’s side has won five straight matches, outscoring opponents 14-1 during that stretch and looking more and more dangerous each week.
Their next test comes against an LAFC2 team that is unbeaten in its last four matches, setting up the must-watch matchup of the weekend.
Last match: 3-0 win at SKC II
Next match: vs. LAFC2 on 06/07
St Louis CITY2 finally broke out of their slump with a 2-0 win at home over North Texas SC.
Palmer Ault helped lead the front line, setting up MyKhi Joyner for a goal that moved him within one of tying the all-time MLS NEXT Pro scoring record.
Next up is a trip to Colorado Rapids 2, where CITY2 will face off against a side still searching for its first win of the year.
Last match: 2-0 win vs. North Texas SC
Next match: vs. Colorado Rapids 2 on 06/06
Red Bull New York II struck first but could not hold onto the lead, ultimately settling for two points after a shootout win over Carolina Core FC.
Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Rodriguez was a constant threat down the right flank, scoring his second goal of the season while creating more chances than anyone else on RBNY II.
Next up is a trip to Finley Stadium for a showdown against Chattanooga FC.
Last match: 6-5 SOW, 1-1 tie at Carolina Core FC
Next match: at Chattanooga FC on 06/06
The biggest jump in this week’s rankings belongs to Orlando City B after their 5-2 win over Chattanooga FC.
Pedro Leão led the way with a brace, bringing his season total to five goals.
21-year-old Harvey Sarajian continued his out-of-this-world run of form by scoring in the 50th minute. The goal extended his streak of consecutive matches with a goal contribution to nine.
OCB will look to make it three straight wins when they host Carolina Core FC in Matchweek 14 action.
Last match: 5-2 win vs. Chattanooga FC
Next match: vs. Carolina Core FC on 06/07
A 1-0 road victory over Tacoma Defiance gave Timbers2 four wins during the month of May and pushed them into fourth place in the Western Conference.
Eric Izoita curled a left-footed shot past the Tacoma Defiance keeper in the 10th minute of the match to give Portland the win at Providence Park.
Timbers2 will prepare for another Cascadia matchup this weekend when they travel to Canada to face Whitecaps FC 2 on June 5th.
Last match: 1-0 win vs. Tacoma Defiance
Next match: at Whitecaps FC 2 on 06/05
New England Revolution II will be heading into Matchweek 14 riding a five-game unbeaten streak.
They'll travel to FC Cincinnati 2 looking to move into the top four of the Eastern Conference standings with a win.
Last match: 2-2 tie, 4-3 SOL vs. Crown Legacy FC
Next match: vs. FC Cincinnati 2 on 06/07
Atlanta United 2 had a bye during Matchweek 13 action and ended May with two wins and two losses.
They'll now host a Chicago Fire II squad they defeated back on April 18th by 3-0.
Last match: 2-1 loss at Union II
Next match: vs. Chicago Fire II on 06/06
TFC II rejoins the Top 10 Power Rankings after taking down Philadelphia Union II by 2-1 at home.
Fletcher Bank scored the opener to bring his season total goal contributions to eight (four goals and four assists).
Toronto FC academy right back Raequan Campbell-Dennis dished out two assists during the match to earn the Rising Star award and help lead his side to victory.
TFC II will host Huntsville City FC during Matchweek 14 action.
Last match: 2-1 vs. Philadelphia Union II
Next match: vs. Huntsville City FC on 06/05
