MLS Power Rankings: Messi's return helps Miami surge up
Briefly

The 2025 MLS season Power Rankings show San Diego climbing to first in the Supporters' Shield standings after Anders Dreyer's game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over San Jose. Miami's Lionel Messi significantly contributed to a 3-1 win against the LA Galaxy with goals and assists. Cincinnati secured the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 3-2 win against Portland, featuring a match-winning goal from Evander. Meanwhile, Philadelphia's loss to New York Red Bulls caused them to slip from first place in the standings after six years without defeat to their rivals.
Anders Dreyer's argument for league MVP grows louder every weekend, bringing San Diego to a 2-1 victory and six straight away wins in the MLS.
Lionel Messi returned with a strong performance in Miami's 3-1 win over the LA Galaxy, with substantial contributions in both scoring and assisting.
Cincinnati claimed the top spot in the East after a 3-2 win against Portland, with Evander scoring the match-winning goal against his former team.
Philadelphia suffered their first loss to New York Red Bulls in six years, resulting in them losing their position at the top of the Supporters' Shield standings.
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