After Matchday 3 of the 2026 MLS season, just four Western Conference teams stay unbeaten: Los Angeles FC, San Diego FC, Vancouver Whitecaps, and San Jose Earthquakes. The Earthquakes top the standings with nine points and zero goals conceded, despite losing Cristian Espinoza, Cristian Arango, and Josef Martinez. Timo Werner’s arrival boosts their attack, positioning them strongly against established rivals.
Matchday 3 Power Rankings
1. Vancouver Whitecaps
Last result: 4-1 victory at Portland Timbers. Next: Sunday, March 15 vs. Minnesota United (4:30 p.m. ET). Brian White nets a brace, Sebastian Berhalter scores once and assists twice, securing Vancouver’s second straight dominant win and the top ranking.
2. Los Angeles FC
Last result: 1-0 win over FC Dallas. Next: Saturday, March 14 vs. St. Louis City (10:30 p.m. ET). David Martinez delivers the game-winner, signaling a breakout campaign for the 20-year-old, though LAFC shows less firepower than their opening rout of Miami.
3. San Diego FC
Last result: 1-0 triumph at Sporting Kansas City. Next: Saturday, March 14 at FC Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET). Anders Dreyer strikes again for an expected road win, impressive amid focus on their upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup matchup with Toluca.
4. Inter Miami
Last result: 2-1 win at DC United. Next: Saturday, March 14 at Charlotte FC (7:30 p.m. ET). Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul score, but Mateo Silvetti’s pinpoint pass sets up Messi’s decider in a tight Baltimore battle.
5. Nashville SC
Last result: 3-1 victory vs. Minnesota United. Next: Saturday, March 14 at Columbus Crew (6:15 p.m. ET). Cristian Espinoza opens his Nashville account, while Sam Surridge bags his second brace, leading the Golden Boot race ahead of Concacaf clashes with Messi-led Miami.
6. New York City FC
Last result: 5-0 rout of Orlando City. Next: Saturday, March 14 vs. Colorado Rapids (7:30 p.m. ET). Maxime Crepeau’s early red card aids NYCFC, but Pascal Jansen’s squad capitalizes ruthlessly in the weekend’s biggest blowout.
7. San Jose Earthquakes
Last result: 1-0 win at Philadelphia Union. Next: Sunday, March 15 vs. Seattle Sounders (7 p.m. ET). Timo Werner excels as a playmaker in his first two MLS games, keeping Bruce Arena’s Earthquakes in the Western Conference hunt.
8. Seattle Sounders
Last result: 1-0 victory at St. Louis City. Next: Sunday, March 15 at San Jose Earthquakes (7 p.m. ET). Andrew Thomas secures clean sheets in two of three starts, edging club icon Stefan Frei for the top goalkeeper spot.
9. Chicago Fire
Last result: 0-0 draw at Columbus Crew. Next: Saturday, March 14 vs. DC United (8:30 p.m. ET). Chicago defends stoutly in Ohio for their first road point and first in Columbus since 2022.
10. Minnesota United
Last result: 3-1 defeat at Nashville SC. Next: Sunday, March 15 at Vancouver Whitecaps (4:30 p.m. ET). Minnesota scores once per league match, with Nectarios Triantis’ strike in Nashville standing out despite the loss.
