Matchweek 16 brought plenty of movement across the league, including a new leader atop the Eastern Conference standings and the biggest riser in this week's rankings, Columbus Crew 2.
Out West, Austin FC II continued its dominant run of form, holding onto the top spot after another positive result.
Let’s take a look at how this week’s Top 10 Power Rankings stack up.
Austin FC II kept rolling with another positive result, this time earning a 2-1 home victory over Sporting KC II behind a Diego Abarca brace.
The win was Austin’s eighth consecutive victory and pushed Jason Shackell’s side into sole possession of first place in the Western Conference with 34 points.
Next up is a trip to St. Louis, where ATXFC II will face a CITY2 side they defeated 4-1 back in May.
Last match: 2-1 win vs. Sporting KC II
Next match: at St Louis CITY2 on 06/28
Houston Dynamo 2 have hit a midseason funk, falling in consecutive matches for the first time in 2026.
Dynamo Dos led early against Tacoma Defiance, but two quick goals in the second half turned the match on its head and handed them another defeat.
They'll look to get back on track Sunday against LAFC2 before returning home for four consecutive games.
Last match: 2-1 loss at Tacoma Defiance
Next match: at LAFC2 on 06/28
Crown Legacy FC's match against Huntsville City FC was postponed this weekend.
The break comes at a good time for CLFC, which will be looking to bounce back after its 2-0 loss to Carolina Core FC.
With extra time to regroup, Crown Legacy FC now turns its focus to a matchup against Atlanta United 2 on Saturday.
Last match: 2-0 loss at Carolina Core FC
Next match: at Atlanta United 2 on 06/27
Don’t look now, but Columbus Crew 2 are on a roll.
Crew 2 picked up their fourth consecutive victory with a 3-2 win over Atlanta United 2, pushing them to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Kevin Gbamblé once again led the way, scoring a goal and adding an assist as Columbus continued its climb up the table.
Last match: 3-2 win vs. Atlanta United 2
Next match: at Orlando City B on 06/28
After a stretch of winless results, Red Bull New York II delivered their best win of the season over the weekend, exploding for five goals in a dominant 5-0 win over TFC II.
Just as important, they recorded their second clean sheet of the campaign and their first since Matchweek 2.
RBNY II will now try to make it consecutive wins when Philadelphia Union II comes to town during Matchweek 17.
Last match: 5-0 win vs. TFC II
Next match: vs. Philadelphia Union II on 06/28
St Louis CITY2 suffered a tough 5-2 defeat on the road against MNUFC2.
CITY2 remained within striking distance through the first half, but the attacking duo of Marcus Caldeira and Darius Randell took over after the break and helped MNUFC2 pull away.
David Critchley’s side returns home this weekend to face Western Conference leaders Austin FC II.
Last match: 5-2 loss at MNUFC2
Next match: vs. Austin FC II on 06/28
Chicago Fire II brought New England Revolution II's unbeaten streak to an end with a 2-1 victory last Sunday.
Despite the loss, Carlos Zambrano continued his strong run of form.
The 21-year-old Venezuelan converted a penalty kick and now has three goal contributions in his last four appearances.
Revs II will look to put the setback behind them this weekend when they face TFC II.
Last match: 2-1 loss vs. Chicago Fire II
Next match: at TFC II on 06/28
Orlando City B’s four-game winning streak came to an end over the weekend with a 2-1 home loss to Philadelphia Union II.
OCB generated plenty of chances (28 shots, 10 on target) but struggled to get on the scoresheet thanks to Union II goalkeeper Pierce Holbrook, who made nine saves.
Orlando's next matchup will be Eastern Conference leaders Columbus Crew 2 in a clash between two of the conference’s top contenders.
Last match: 2-1 loss vs. Philadelphia Union II
Next match: vs. Columbus Crew 2 on 06/28
Timbers2 responded to last week's defeat with a 2-0 road victory over Colorado Rapids 2 in Matchweek 16.
Lucas Fernandez-Kim led the way for T2, recording two goal contributions while also creating three scoring opportunities for his teammates in a Man of the Match performance.
With the win, T2 now sit in the top three in the West standings and could climb as high as second place with another win this weekend.
Last match: 2-0 win at Colorado Rapids 2
Next match: vs. Earthquakes II on 06/27
Atlanta United 2 fought back valiantly against Columbus Crew 2 but could not overcome an early two-goal deficit, ultimately falling 3-2.
Arif Kovac continued his run of form by scoring in the 31st minute, becoming one of three players in MLS NEXT Pro to reach double digits in goals this year.
ATL UTD 2 will look to bounce back this weekend when they host Crown Legacy FC.
Last match: 3-2 loss at Columbus Crew 2
Next match: vs. Crown Legacy FC on 06/27
