

LAFC still haven't conceded in league play in 2026, but that defensive prowess isn't enough to top this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday.

Major League Soccer has suspended Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner without pay through June 1, 2026 for violating the policies and standards of professional conduct required of league and club leadership.

LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Emmanuel Latte Lath had a goal and an assist and Miguel Almirón had three assists to spark Atlanta United to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia on Saturday, extending the Union's worst start in club history.
Andre Blake
#18 · G
George Marks
#31 · G
Andrew Rick
#76 · G
Olivier Mbaizo
#15 · D
Nathan Harriel
#26 · D
Japhet Sery
#5 · D
Olwethu Makhanya
#29 · D
Giovanny Sequera
#38 · D
Frankie Westfield
#39 · D
Philippe Ndinga Ossibadjouo
#20 · D
Finn Sundstrom
#66 · D
Geiner Martínez
#2 · D
Alejandro Bedoya
#11 · M
Indiana Vassilev
#19 · M
Jesús Bueno
#8 · M
Jeremy Rafanello
#14 · M
Ben Bender
#16 · M
Quinn Sullivan
#33 · M
Jovan Lukic
#4 · M
Danley Jean Jacques
#21 · M
Cavan Sullivan
#6 · M
Milan Iloski
#10 · F
Bruno Damiani
#9 · F
Edward Davis
#77 · F
Augustin Anello
#28 · F
Sal Olivas
#55 · F
Ezekiel Alladoh
#23 · F
Stas Korzeniowski
#37 · F
Malik Jakupovic
#51 · F