Power Rankings never cease to spark outrage. But here at Backheeled? We’re not here to cause anger. No, we’re here to dissect the latest performances, trends, tactics, and news for each of MLS’s 30 clubs. Every week during the MLS season, Ben Wright will guide you through the Eastern Conference teams and Joe Lowery will do the same for the West.
Okay, fine. We’re also here to spark some outrage, because we’re ranking all 30 teams, too. Power Rankings are based on each club’s average position across Ben and Joe’s individual rankings. Onwards.
1. Inter Miami
“Miami set the single-season points record in 2024, and I think they’re probably even better – or at least deeper in key areas – in 2025.”
That’s me, from last week. Ditto after Matchday 3. The rest of the squad stepped up once again sans Messi, with Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez linking up for one of my favorite goals of the year so far. I mean, I’m contractually obligated to point out every sweet backheel this year for *gestures* branding reasons, but that was a sexy backheel from Allende. And then the finesse on the pass from Suarez? Gorgeous.
