As August comes to a close, the race to the MLS Cup Playoffs continues to heat up.
While this weekend’s focus was mainly on Seattle Sounders’ 3–0 win over Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final, it also featured some thrilling regular-season matches.
From San Diego FC spoiling Son Heung-min’s home debut, to the Philadelphia Union keeping a slight lead in the Supporters’ Shield race after defeating FC Cincinnati 1–0 on the road, the weekend brought some of the most thrilling contests of the campaign.
Now, as September rolls around, the Supporters’ Shield race continues to be a tight battle, and the last stretch to the playoffs truly starts.
But, before all that, here’s how each club stacks up in the MLS Power Rankings after Matchday 31.






