Matchweek 7 delivered the goods with several teams putting together some of their best performances of the season so far.
At the top, nothing changed, but there's some newcomers to the rankings this week, with Atlanta United 2 making the biggest jump.
Now, let’s take a look at this week’s edition of the Top 10 Power Rankings.
It was not their most fluid attacking performance but Crown Legacy FC got the job done at home with a 78th minute Hugo Mbongue penalty, extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches after a 1-0 win over Chattanooga FC.
A bright spot was Will Cleary, who created three chances down the right flank and provided a consistent threat during the match.
Next up is a matchup against rival Carolina Core FC, a side that showed plenty of fight against Orlando City B last weekend.
Last match: 1-0 win vs. Chattanooga FC
Next match: at Carolina Core FC on 04/25
It was a back and forth battle in Tukwila, Washington as St Louis CITY2 grinded out a 2-1 result against Tacoma Defiance to keep their unbeaten streak alive.
Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Lucas McPartland continued to impress, making five saves to help his side earn the three points.
CITY2 now return home to face Ventura County FC, a team they defeated back in Matchweek 3.
Last match: 2-1 at Tacoma Defiance
Next match: vs. Ventura County FC on 04/26
Houston Dynamo 2 traveled to face Real Monarchs during MW7 action and edged out a 1-0 win thanks to a second half goal from Jahmani Bell.
Pedro Cruz once again stepped up big time, and earned Player of the Matchweek in the process, making seven saves to secure another clean sheet and extend Houston’s run without conceding in open play to 540 minutes.
Dynamo 2 will now face Sporting KC II, who are coming off a dramatic first win of the season last weekend.
Last match: 1-0 win at Real Monarchs
Next match: at Sporting KC II on 04/26
Ventura County FC had control early but let their lead slip, settling for a 3-1 shootout loss to Austin FC II.
VCFC keeper Sebastian Conlon was impressive during the match, making eight saves along with a penalty stop in the second half.
Now comes a real test as Ventura County FC heads to St. Louis to face off agaisnt the West’s top team in CITY2.
Last match: 1-1 tie, 3-1 SOL vs. Austin FC II
Next match: at St Louis CITY2 on 04/26
Make it back-to-back weeks with a win for Red Bull NY II after 3-1 road victory over FC Cincinnati 2 over the weekend
Andy Rojas, Nate Worth and Mijahir Jiménez all chipped in goal contributions, while first teamer Dennis Gjengaar added a brace to lead the Red Bull attack.
Red Bull II now turn their attention to Columbus Crew 2, a team they defeated by 4-2 back in Matchweek 1.
Last match: 3-1 win at FC Cincinnati 2
Next match: vs. Columbus Crew 2 on 04/26
Welcome to the Top 10, Atlanta United 2!
ATL UTD 2 made the biggest jump in this week’s Power Rankings after a 3-0 win over Chicago Fire II.
17-year-old midfielder Ignacio Suarez showed out during the game, providing two assists for his first goal contributions of the season.
With the result, Jose Silva’s side has now put together back-to-back wins with consecutive clean sheets, climbing into fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 13 points.
Atlanta will now take a week off before returning to face Carolina Core FC in Matchweek 9.
Last match: 3-0 win at Chicago Fire II
Next match: at Carolina Core FC on 05/02
Zach Zengue delivered again for Columbus Crew 2, leading his side to a 2-1 home win over New England Revolution II with a goal and an assist.
Federico Higuaín’s team did not control the majority of possession, but they were sharp on the ball and made their chances count to gain their fourth victory of the campaign.
Now, their focus turns to Red Bull NY II, a team that got the better of them earlier in the season.
Last match: 2-1 vs. New England Revolution II
Next match: vs Red Bull NY II on 04/26
A 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union II sent TFC II back into the Top 10 of the Power Rankings.
It was a disciplined performance from TFC II after gaining the lead, with Adisa De Rosario coming up with key saves to protect the lead after a Fletcher Bank's cross forced a Union II own goal in the first half.
TFC II have now taken points from three straight matches and will look to finish April unbeaten when they host NYCFC II in Matchweek 8.
Last match: 1-0 win vs. Philadelphia Union II
Next match: vs. NYCFC II on 04/24
Austin FC II flirted with all three points but had to settle for two after a 3-1 shootout win at Ventura County FC.
Diego Abarca pulled them level in the second half with a brave header, and even after a missed chance from the penalty spot by Jorge Alastuey that could've secured the three points, Austin stayed composed and earned the shootout win.
ATX II will now take a breather before a road test against North Texas SC in Matchweek 9.
Last match: 1-1 tie, 3-1 SOW at Ventura County FC
Next match: at North Texas SC on 05/02
Earthquakes II struck first but could not see it through, giving up two second half goals in a 2-1 road loss to LAFC2 and falling down a few spots in the Power Rankings.
Zachary Bohane supplied the bright spot for Quakes II with a curling finish from outside the box, his second goal of the season.
Quakes II will face another SoCal foe in their next match when they pay visit to Ventura County FC in May.
Last match: 2-1 loss at LAFC2
Next match: at Ventura County FC on 05/01
