New England up to No. 2, Seattle still top, Columbus Crew climbing

It was a weekend for shut video games — 4 completely different 1-0 wins, anybody? — and loads of acquainted groups in acquainted positions, too, as Seattle and New England remained prime of the Western and Japanese Conferences respectively. Additionally, Carlos Vela returned to LAFC’s beginning lineup for the primary time since their season opener, and Columbus’ late, come-from-behind win over NYCFC was each bit as thrilling as their back-and-forth over the workforce’s title.

Get caught up with the weekend’s motion and see the place your workforce sits in our Week 5 Energy Rankings.

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Earlier rating: 1

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. Austin, 9:30 p.m. ET

The Sounders stay unbeaten, however they received’t be ok with a 1-1 draw at dwelling towards Atlanta United through which they led for 80 minutes earlier than giving up a late penalty purpose. Raul Ruidiaz put Seattle in entrance within the sixth minute when he headed dwelling a nook. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 3

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at FC Cincinnati, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

The Revs hold ticking alongside. Not solely did they handle enterprise in beating the Crimson Bulls 3-1, however Gustavo Bou is rounding into kind, with a purpose and an help. The damage scare to Carles Gil was fortunately a lot ado about nothing, too. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 4

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at New York Crimson Bulls, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+

The Lions have been getting it executed with protection to date this season, although Saturday’s 1-0 win over Toronto required stellar goalkeeping and a few determined interventions within the type of two goal-line clearances. With Daryl Dike’s mortgage to Barnsley now over, the assault ought to get a lift. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 7

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. Houston, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+

After its 3-1 win towards San Jose on Saturday, Sporting KC ranks second in MLS with 12 objectives, behind solely Seattle. After bagging a brace in his final sport, Alan Pulido’s fourth purpose of the yr turned out to be the winner towards the Quakes. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 2

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. San Jose, 7 p.m. ET

Derrick Williams’ horrible problem left the Galaxy with 10 males for all the second half in a 3-0 loss at Portland. The Galaxy sit third within the Western Convention, however in a statistical oddity, they’re considered one of simply 4 groups within the convention with a adverse purpose differential. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 10

Subsequent MLS match: Might 30 vs. Portland, 7 p.m. ET

The timing of Kacper Przybylko’s runs stays beautiful, and it proved efficient as soon as once more when he scored the lone purpose in a 1-0 win over D.C. United. Good factor, too, as a result of there wasn’t a lot else that was noteworthy… besides for one more environment friendly Union win.— Carlisle

Earlier rating: 9

Subsequent MLS match:Might 29 at Atlanta, 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Nashville is reprising its 2023 method: opportunistic in assault and hard to interrupt down defensively, and so they stay unbeaten because of this. After taking part in 5 of its first six at dwelling, can NSC maintain its kind on the highway? The following two matches at Atlanta and the Crimson Bulls ought to reveal a lot. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 6

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. FC Dallas, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN+

The Rapids bought LAFC at a foul time — with Carlos Vela again within the beginning lineup — however after having a tough time creating probabilities within the first half, they threatened after the break. Michael Barrios’ Fiftieth-minute purpose wasn’t sufficient to erase the deficit, although, in a 2-1 loss. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 14

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. Toronto FC, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

The match towards NYCFC was wanting like one other irritating night time for the Crew — thrilled that’s the official title once more, by the best way — however then Lucas Zelarayan got here to the rescue with a pair of luxurious free kicks and Columbus had a, dare I say, “huge” win. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 12

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. NYCFC

With Vela again within the beginning lineup for the primary time because the season opener, LAFC confirmed flashes of the workforce it has the potential to be. Diego Rossi scored a pair of first-half objectives and Los Angeles held on to beat Colorado, 2-1. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 11

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Damir Kreilach’s 86th-minute header rescued a degree for RSL in a 2-2 draw at FC Dallas. Rubio Rubin scored the primary purpose and thru 5 video games, two fewer than some groups within the league, he’s tied for third in MLS with 4 objectives. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 16

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at Sporting Kansas Metropolis, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Memo Rodriguez and Maximiliano Urruti bagged objectives in a 2-1 win towards Vancouver to maintain Houston undefeated at dwelling this yr. After ending final within the Western Convention final yr, the Dynamo have climbed to fourth by seven video games. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 21

Subsequent MLS match: Might 30 at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. ET

After the Galaxy went right down to 10 males after a horrid problem from Williams, Portland took benefit in a 3-0 win. All three objectives got here within the second half to present the Timbers back-to-back wins after a gradual begin to the 2023 season. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 5

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at LAFC, 5 p.m. ET

One level from two dwelling matches, together with Saturday’s defeat to Columbus, has put the brakes on what had been a vibrant begin. Sean Johnson will seemingly really feel like he may have executed higher on the primary purpose conceded. Can new arrival Talles Magno present a lift?— Carlisle

Earlier rating:17

Subsequent MLS match:Might 29 vs. Nashville SC, 1:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Possession hasn’t been a difficulty this season for Atlanta, however objectives have. That was the case but once more towards Seattle, however Josef Martinez — who remains to be working his method again from final yr’s ACL surgical procedure — scored a late penalty to present the 5 Stripes a deserved 1-1 draw. –Carlisle

Earlier rating: 13

Subsequent MLS match: Might 30 at Seattle, 9:30 p.m. ET

Austin’s lack of offensive firepower is changing into a difficulty. It was held scoreless for the second straight week in a 1-0 loss to Nashville on Sunday and has scored simply twice in 5 video games outdoors of their 3-1 win towards Colorado. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 8

Subsequent MLS match:Might 29 at Los Angeles Galaxy, 7 p.m. ET

Javier Eduardo “Chofis” Lopez bought the Quakes off to a great begin, however his fourth-minute purpose wasn’t practically sufficient as Sporting Kansas Metropolis got here again to win, 3-1. After rattling off three straight wins, San Jose has now dropped three straight. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 15

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at Chicago Hearth, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Final week’s defeat to beforehand winless Cincinnati will stick in supervisor Wilfried Nancy’s craw. Montreal was in management and up a purpose, solely to concede two set-piece tallies within the closing 20 minutes. The primary purpose was filled with soft-as-tissue-paper defending, which means there’s little question what Nancy may have his workforce engaged on this week. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 18

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. D.C. United, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Miami wouldn’t have been within the sport towards Chicago with out John McCarthy’s saves, however all that will likely be remembered is his howler that led to a 1-0 defeat. The fact is that all the Miami workforce didn’t play properly, however such is the plight of a goalkeeper.— Carlisle

Earlier rating: 20

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. Orlando Metropolis, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Did Andre Reyes’ second warning and subsequent ejection change the sport? You guess. However the Crimson Bulls have been already wobbling. Mixed with dropping defender Aaron Lengthy for the season, New York is struggling at this level. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 23

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at Actual Salt Lake, 9:30 p.m., ESPN+

After a pair of wins final week to alleviate some strain after 4 straight losses to open the season, Minnesota was off this week. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 22

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at Columbus Crew, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Yeferson Soteldo continues to make a constructive first impression, but TFC have been left to bemoan an absence of ending within the defeat to Orlando. The objectives determine to circulation finally, particularly as soon as Alejandro Pozuelo returns, however for now the Reds are struggling. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 25

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at Colorado, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Dallas thought it had a winner by Ryan Hollingshead’s 83rd-minute purpose, solely to concede three minutes later in a 2-2 draw with Actual Salt Lake. With six factors by six video games, Dallas is tied with Minnesota and growth facet Austin FC on the backside of the Western Convention standings. — Bonagura

Earlier rating:26

Subsequent MLS match:Might 29 vs. CF Montreal, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Generally, all it takes to interrupt a winless streak is a little bit of luck, and the Hearth actually bought that on Luca Stojanovic’s free kick purpose, which ought to have been saved. Raphael Wicky and the remainder of his expenses received’t care, although, as they’re formally off the proverbial schneid. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 27

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 vs. New England Revolution, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

It wasn’t simply that Cincinnati received its first sport of the season, however the best way FCC received in taking down Montreal. Dealing with a second half deficit, Jaap Stam’s facet rallied with a pair of set items to prevail 2-1. Geoff Cameron’s presence seems to be to be having a constructive impact on Cincinnati’s backline already. — Carlisle

Earlier rating: 19

Subsequent MLS match: June 18 at Actual Salt Lake, 10 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Since an encouraging begin to the season, the Whitecaps have dropped three straight video games, together with a 2-1 defeat at Houston on Saturday. Deiber Caicedo’s eightieth minute purpose gave the ‘Caps some late hope, however they couldn’t discover a late equalizer. — Bonagura

Earlier rating: 24

Subsequent MLS match: Might 29 at Inter Miami CF, 8 p.m., ESPN+

It was extra of the identical for the Black-and-Crimson. Edison Flores hobbled off with an damage after a mere 20 seconds, DCU dominated massive swaths of the sport, however was made to pay for one catastrophic breakdown. Supervisor Hernan Losada is assured of a change in fortunes, but it surely must occur rapidly, lest perception start to ebb. — Carlisle