With several top teams balancing runs in the Concacaf Champions Cup, Matchday 7 of MLS brought mixed results and some big moves in the weekly power rankings.
After not winning the last two weeks, Vancouver Whitecaps FC returned to the win column on Saturday with a 2–0 dismantling of the Colorado Rapids, and now find themselves sitting solo atop the Supporters’ Shield table.
Meanwhile, the San Jose Earthquakes thrashed D.C. United 6-1 as MLS celebrated its 30th birthday, fortunately without any of the weird rules the league featured in 1996.
Sports Illustrated dives into MLS Power Rankings after Matchday 7, which saw some surprising results and elite teams finding consistency. If you missed Matchday 6's ratings, check that out too.






