MLS power rankings: St. Louis rise, Nashville stay top

St. Louis make the loudest move

Road wins against strong opposition carry weight, and this one appears to have reshaped the rankings. Vancouver reportedly started well, but St. Louis turned the match before the break and never let it drift back.

• St. Louis are said to have climbed four places
• Vancouver were handed a second defeat in four matches
• Rafael Navarro and Damion Downs reportedly made their debuts

The larger point is clear. St. Louis look more substantial when they can absorb pressure and still punish mistakes. That profile travels.

Nashville stay first for a reason

A goalless home draw rarely feels glamorous, but the report says Nashville kept their lead at the top of the Supporters’ Shield race, helped by dropped points elsewhere.

• Nashville were held scoreless, but did not lose ground
• Inter Miami and Vancouver also reportedly slipped
• Their advantage is said to stand at 10 points

That is how leaders survive long seasons. They do not need fireworks every week. They need control, and Nashville appear to have plenty of it.

Star turns all over the league

The weekend also seems to have belonged to headline names.

• Josh Sargent reportedly hit a hat-trick in Toronto’s 4-4 draw with Chicago
• Antoine Griezmann is said to have scored the winner for Orlando City
• Vincent Janssen reportedly struck a hat-trick in Portland’s 5-4 win over Minnesota United

For Orlando in particular, the report paints a meaningful shift: climbing toward the Eastern Conference play-off places rather than hovering below them.

The next ranking update will be worth watching. If St. Louis back this up, they become more than a fast riser. If Nashville keep banking calm results, the Shield race could start to look one-sided.