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MLS Power Rankings: No Messi, no problem as Miami goes No. 1

The 2025 MLS season is now firmly underway, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings.

Who's climbing the table? Who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 2 to come up with this week's order of all 30 teams in the league. Let's dive in.

1. Inter Miami CF

Previous ranking: 2

No Lionel Messi, no problem. With the Argentine absent from Miami's test on the road, the Herons collected a 4-1 win against Houston. Luis Suárez was a star, collecting a goal and three assists.