Power Rankings: Nashville, New England battle for East supremacy
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Key Points:
- San Jose Earthquakes remain top of the MLS Supporters’ Shield standings despite missing key players, earning a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, who hold strong underlying numbers in the league’s best team battle.
- Lionel Messi set an MLS record with his 100th goal contribution as Inter Miami secured a 4-2 win over Toronto FC, while Miami seeks their first home win amid a strong road performance.
- New England Revolution extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union, relying on key contributions from Matt Turner and Carles Gil despite modest underlying stats.
- Seattle Sounders FC maintain a strong defensive record with only six goals allowed but face concerns over their relatively low goal-scoring tally amid back-to-back draws against lower-ranked teams.
- Sporting Kansas City struggles significantly, on track for a record low points total and a record high number of goals conceded, highlighting defensive issues as they prepare to face LA Galaxy.