MLS is back for the week and our writers sorted Matchday 4 into this week's ESPN Power Rankings.
1. Vancouver Whitecaps (Previous: 1) A comprehensive 6-0 victory over Minnesota — goals from open play and set pieces — underscored Vancouver's balance and depth. Even with rotation, they looked the most complete team in the league.
2. LAFC (Previous: 2) A 2-0 win at St. Louis made LAFC the first MLS club to begin a season with four straight shutouts. Mathieu Choinière's second-half brace sealed the result despite limited clear-cut chances.
3. Nashville SC (Previous: 5) Cristian Espinoza's clever assist set up Hany Mukhtar for the winner in a 1-0 road victory at Columbus. Espinoza's addition has immediately boosted Nashville's attack.
4. San Diego FC (Previous: 3) San Diego conceded a late lead in a 3-3 draw at FC Dallas but earned a valuable away point while rotating ahead of Concacaf Champions Cup commitments.
5. Inter Miami CF (Previous: 4) A 0-0 with Charlotte without Lionel Messi highlighted Miami's dependence on him. The result is understandable with Champions Cup fixtures looming.
6. Seattle Sounders (Previous: 7) Paul Rothrock's 20th-minute strik
