Everybody loves lists, and everybody loves to criticize coaches, so today, we’re combining the two: A power ranking of MLS managers. We’ll limit the list to coaches that have been in MLS for longer than this year, meaning only one new manager for 2018 will make it. It’s too early to rank Remi Garde, Anthony Hudson, Giovanni Savarese and Brad Friedel.
Fifteen coaches made the list. They’re ranked on a variety of factors: Team success relative to talent, implementation of a tactical identity and coherent philosophy, and in-game adjustments. It’s pretty subjective and changes pretty much every week, so don’t take this as gospel.