Another round of great performances across the league showed why every matchweek in MLS NEXT Pro is must-watch TV.
Timbers2 kept their winning ways going, knocking off Real Monarchs and continuing to climb the rankings.
Out East, Crown Legacy FC made a statement against Red Bull New York II, taking down the defending champs in impressive fashion.
Let’s check out the rest of the rankings:
A two-game matchweek saw Austin FC II cruise to a 4-0 road win over Whitecaps FC 2 before earning a point in a shootout loss against Houston Dynamo 2.
Despite dropping the extra point in Houston, Austin FC II remains the top dog in the West with 44 points and keeps their number one spot in the rankings for another week.
Last match: 1-1 tie, 5-4 SOL vs. Houston Dynamo 2
Next match: at Earthquakes II on 08/01
Make it four unbeaten at home for Houston Dynamo 2, who snagged two points against Austin FC II over the weekend.
The Texas rivals will meet once more in September, setting up a grudge match between two of the top sides in the Western Conference.
Last match: 2-1 vs. Colorado Rapids 2
Next match: at Sporting KC II on 07/31
Crown Legacy FC climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference thanks to a 3-0 road win over Red Bull New York II this weekend.
Three different players found the back of the net for CLFC, with Adrian Mendoza Gutierrez leading the way from the left wing with a goal and a chance created.
Last match: 3-0 win vs. Red Bull NY II
Next match: at Huntsville City FC on 08/01
A Daniel Cervantes penalty kick proved to be the difference against Real Monarchs, helping Timbers2 earn their third win in the last four matches.
The victory moved Timbers2 into third place in the Western Conference and inched the club closer to their first MLS NEXT Pro playoff appearance.
Last match: 1-0 win vs. Real Monarchs
Next match: at MNUFC2 on 07/31
Crew 2’s nine-game unbeaten run came to an end this weekend, as they fell 2-1 to the surging Coywolves of CT United.
Jamil Danjaji and Prince Forfor combined on Crew 2’s lone goal, continuing to show the chemistry that has made them a formidable duo in the attack.
Last match: 2-1 loss at CT United
Next match: at TFC II on 07/31
Chattanooga FC are riding an eight-game unbeaten streak after earning a 4-0 win over Philadelphia Union II in Matchweek 21 action.
The three points pushed CFC into third place in the Eastern Conference.
A date with an Inter Miami II side they have already defeated twice this season could make it nine unbeaten by the end of Matchweek 22.
Last match: 4-0 win vs. Philadelphia Union II
Next match: at Inter Miami II on 07/31
Red Bull New York II continues to tumble down the rankings after suffering a third consecutive loss at home this weekend.
The defending champs have struggled to find consistency on the field this season and will need to rediscover their spark to remain in the top eight in the Eastern Conference.
Last match: 3-0 loss vs. Crown Legacy FC
Next match: vs. New England Revolution II on 08/02
Revs II walked away with four points during a two-match Matchweek 21.
A 3-0 victory over NYCFC II and a shootout loss to FC Cincinnati 2 kept New England firmly in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference with 36 points.
Carlos Zambrano scored twice across the two matches, bringing his season total to five goals.
Last match: 2-2 tie, 4-1 SOL at FC Cincinnati 2
Next match: at Red Bull NY II on 08/02
OCB struggled to generate any offense against Huntsville City FC this past weekend, finishing with zero shots on target and only five touches in the opposition’s box.
A matchup against CT United, a side coming off its fourth consecutive win, won’t make things any easier for an OCB team with just one victory in their last five outings.
Last match: 1-0 loss vs. Huntsville City FC
Next match: at CT United on 08/01
VCFC made it back-to-back wins after taking down its Cali Clásico rival, Earthquakes II, 3-0 to return to the Top 10 Power Rankings.
Sebastian Conlon made four key saves en route to a clean sheet, while a returning Luis Müller provided a goal and an assist in 70 minutes of action.
Last match: 3-0 win vs. Earthquakes II
Next match: at North Texas SC on 07/31
