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. Vancouver Whitecaps
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Inter Miami might be the only truly undefeated team left in MLS, but the Vancouver Whitecaps are still unbeaten in games where their roster wasn’t absolutely decimated by the league’s insistence on playing through international breaks. Outside of that short-handed loss to Chicago last month, the ‘Caps have maintained their quality results.
