Oct 6, 2025, 09:32 AM ET

It's Monday, and another week of MLS action is in the books, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings.

Who's climbing the table, and who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 38 to come up with this week's order of all 30 teams in the league. Let's dive in.

1. Philadelphia Union

Previous ranking: 1

The Union claimed the 2025 Supporters' Shield with a 1-0 victory over NYCFC on Saturday evening, becoming the league's top regular season team for the second time in club history. With Mikael Uhre's goal coming on the back of a high-pressing sequence, Philly climbed back to the top of the MLS mountaintop in fittingly aggressive fashion.

2. Vancouver Whitecaps

Previous ranking: 2

Between a pair of long-range strikes from Sebastian Berhalter, Ryan Gauld's return from injury to regular season action and the 4-1 win over San Jose, Sunday couldn't have gone much better for the 'Caps. They still have a chance to claim the West's top spot, too.

3. LAFC

Previous ranking: 5

LAFC extended their winning streak to five-straight games with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday evening. Perhaps just as notable was Denis Bouanga scoring to mark the...