How the Statz model rates every side's attack and defence, and who is strongest right now.
Updated 13 October 2026
Vancouver Whitecaps are the strongest side in Major League Soccer, top of the Statz Power Rankings dated 11 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of +0.86, built from an Attack Rating of 2.08 and a Defence Rating of 1.22. Nashville SC are next on +0.61.
Austin are the weakest side in Major League Soccer, bottom of the Statz Power Rankings dated 11 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of -0.75, built from an Attack Rating of 1.23 and a Defence Rating of 1.98. Sporting KC are just above on -0.58.
Inter Miami have the best attack in Major League Soccer according to the Statz Power Rankings, with an Attack Rating of 2.13 expected goals a game against an average side, as of 11 October 2026. Vancouver Whitecaps are next on 2.08.
Nashville SC have the best defence in Major League Soccer according to the Statz Power Rankings, with a Defence Rating of 1.17 expected goals conceded a game against an average side, as of 11 October 2026. Vancouver Whitecaps are next on 1.22.
Sporting KC have improved more than any other side in Major League Soccer according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating up 0.34 to -0.58 over the 30 days to 11 October 2026. SJ Earthquakes are next, up 0.29.
San Diego have declined further than any other side in Major League Soccer according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating down 0.33 to -0.18 over the 30 days to 11 October 2026. Houston Dynamo are next, down 0.26.
| Rank | Team | Attack | Defence | Overall | Change over 7 days | Change over 30 days | League position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2.08 | 1.22 | +0.86 | -0.14 | -0.24 | 1 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 1.78 | 1.17 | +0.60 | +0.12 | +0.26 | 1 |
| 3 | Philadelphia Union | 2.01 | 1.46 | +0.55 | +0.01 | +0.08 | 6 |
| 4 | St. Louis City | 1.91 | 1.37 | +0.54 | +0.09 | +0.24 | 2 |
| 5 | Inter Miami | 2.14 | 1.70 | +0.43 | +0.11 | -0.05 | 2 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 1.81 | 1.48 | +0.33 | +0.12 | +0.03 | 3 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 1.77 | 1.44 | +0.33 | +0.01 | +0.24 | 4 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 1.51 | 1.28 | +0.24 | +0.01 | +0.08 | 8 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 1.61 | 1.40 | +0.21 | +0.04 | -0.08 | 6 |
| 10 | Dallas | 1.68 | 1.59 | +0.09 | -0.06 | +0.02 | 3 |
| 11 | Charlotte | 1.78 | 1.70 | +0.08 | +0.08 | 0.00 | 5 |
| 12 | New York City | 1.45 | 1.40 | +0.05 | +0.03 | +0.06 | 10 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 1.76 | 1.72 | +0.03 | -0.06 | +0.02 | 10 |
| 14 | New England | 1.60 | 1.58 | +0.02 | -0.09 | -0.14 | 4 |
| 15 | Columbus Crew | 1.43 | 1.42 | +0.01 | 0.00 | +0.05 | 13 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders | 1.50 | 1.49 | +0.01 | +0.04 | +0.04 | 7 |
| 17 | Cincinnati | 1.91 | 1.92 | -0.01 | +0.08 | +0.12 | 9 |
| 18 | Minnesota United | 1.70 | 1.80 | -0.10 | -0.02 | -0.14 | 14 |
| 19 | Real Salt Lake | 1.43 | 1.59 | -0.16 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 11 |
| 20 | San Diego | 1.57 | 1.75 | -0.17 | -0.18 | -0.33 | 12 |
| 21 | Houston Dynamo | 1.14 | 1.32 | -0.18 | +0.05 | -0.24 | 5 |
| 22 | DC United | 1.44 | 1.68 | -0.24 | -0.11 | +0.12 | 12 |
| 23 | LA Galaxy | 1.57 | 1.81 | -0.24 | -0.06 | +0.05 | 9 |
| 24 | Atlanta United | 1.35 | 1.64 | -0.28 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 14 |
| 25 | Toronto | 1.39 | 1.68 | -0.29 | +0.02 | -0.07 | 11 |
| 26 | Orlando City | 1.76 | 2.08 | -0.33 | 0.00 | -0.11 | 7 |
| 27 | New York RB | 1.55 | 2.00 | -0.45 | +0.13 | +0.01 | 8 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 1.31 | 1.76 | -0.45 | -0.09 | -0.08 | 15 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 1.39 | 1.97 | -0.58 | +0.08 | +0.26 | 15 |
| 30 | Austin | 1.23 | 1.98 | -0.74 | -0.09 | -0.11 | 13 |