Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC

4th in MLS
MLS Power Rankings: Nashville displaces LAFC, Caps to go No. 1 MLS Power Rankings: Nashville displaces LAFC, Caps to go No. 1

LAFC still haven't conceded in league play in 2026, but that defensive prowess isn't enough to top this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to record-breaking start MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to record-breaking start

LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

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Lionel Messi rested as Inter Miami held goalless at Charlotte FC Lionel Messi rested as Inter Miami held goalless at Charlotte FC

Lionel Messi was left out of Inter Miami's matchday squad as the team was held to a goalless draw with Charlotte FC in Saturday's s MLS regular-season match at Bank of America Stadium.

MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver the early-season team to beat MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver the early-season team to beat

Three games in and the Vancouver Whitecaps are absolutely purring. All that and more in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

MLS Power Rankings: Miami surge after comeback win MLS Power Rankings: Miami surge after comeback win

Defending champions Inter Miami finally got their 2026 MLS season on track, as we look at the latest ESPN Power Rankings.

João Klauss slots in the goal for LA Galaxy João Klauss slots in the goal for LA Galaxy

João Klauss scores in the 11'

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC No. 1 after win over Miami, Messi MLS Power Rankings: LAFC No. 1 after win over Miami, Messi

LAFC get a convincing win over defending champions Inter Miami to kick off the 2026 MLS season and the latest ESPN Power Rankings.

St. Louis and Charlotte share points in MLS season opener St. Louis and Charlotte share points in MLS season opener

Marcel Hartel scored in the 60th minute and Pep Biel equalized in the 73rd as St. Louis City SC and Charlotte FC opened the MLS season with a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

MLS team-by-team preview: Why is 2026 your team's year? MLS team-by-team preview: Why is 2026 your team's year?

With the 2026 MLS season kicking off Saturday, ESPN breaks down where the league's 30 clubs stand and how they've prepped for a run at MLS Cup.

MLS Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Nashville SC 5 +11 13
2 New York City FC 5 +7 10
3 Inter Miami CF 5 +1 10
4 Charlotte FC 5 +4 8
5 Chicago Fire FC 5 +2 7
6 D.C. United 5 0 7
7 Toronto FC 5 -2 7
8 Red Bull New York 5 -6 7
9 FC Cincinnati 5 -4 6
10 Atlanta United FC 5 -3 4
11 New England Revol.. 4 -1 3
12 CF Montréal 5 -7 3
13 Orlando City SC 5 -12 3
14 Columbus Crew 5 -3 2
15 Philadelphia Unio.. 5 -6 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
16 Pep Biel 4 5 1
9 Idan Toklomati 2 5 0
7 Archie Goodwin 2 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Wilfried Zaha 2 5 1
15 Harry Toffolo 2 5 0
8 Ashley Westwoo.. 2 5 0