Mar 16, 2026, 11:55 AM ET

It's Monday, MLS action is back, and it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings.

Who looks the strongest? Who's in for a long year? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 4 to come up with this week's order. Let's dive in.

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1. Vancouver Whitecaps

Previous ranking: 1

Wins don't come in much more dominant fashion than the Whitecaps' 6-0 victory over Minnesota. Even a partially rotated Vancouver team battered the Loons, with breakthroughs coming in open play and on set pieces for Vancouver. There's no more well-rounded team than the Caps right now in this league.

2. LAFC

Previous ranking: 2

Following a 2-0 win over St. Louis, LAFC became the first team in MLS history to record four straight shutouts to start a season. The hosts didn't create a bevy of chances, but a brace from Mathieu Choinière midway through the second half did the job.

3. Nashville SC

Previous ranking: 5

When Cristian Espinoza signed with Nashville as a free agent this winter, assists like...