We're back with another edition of the MLS Power Rankings, and there has been plenty of action around the league since a week ago. Some big boys continue to struggle, while we have surprise leaders

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10), left, and Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9), right, walk off the team bus before the start of the first half of their MLS match at Chase Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. D.A. Varela [email protected]

It’s been a rough season for Inter Miami. And it might get slightly worse as their star player Lionel Messi is out of contract this year and negotiations about a new deal have stalled,

Miami sits fifth in the East, one point back of Nashville SC, and six points behind Cincinnati for first. Orlando is right behind Inter in sixth, one point back of their intrastate rivals. Time: 7 p.m. ET

Inter Miami CF look to return to their winning ways after a 3–3 midweek draw against the San Jose Earthquakes.

The Lions are unbeaten in their last 11 games in all competitions and have scored six goals over the previous two games in league play.

Orlando City's thumping win in Miami was no anomaly. The Lions are now unbeaten since mid-March, and have won three of their last five to jump into the top-four hunt in the Eastern Conference.