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. Inter Miami
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Y’all, I really thought Miami would drop off after their Club World Cup campaign. You know, older roster, tough schedule, Suarez’s knees, all that. Instead, they’re playing the best soccer we’ve seen from them in the Messi era and just took down fellow Supporters’ Shield contender Nashville SC at home in a 2-1 victory.
They have five wins in a row in league play. Lionel Messi has five braces in a row in league play. Seems like they’re about to sign Rodrigo De Paul (somehow). I really didn’t think Miami would get better than they were last year, but they seem to be on their way.
