MLS ELO ranking 2026 : teams and strength

MLS team ELO ranking

Compare MLS clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

Data updated on November 15, 2026 at 02:36

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MLS team ELO ranking

Season : 2026 · Latest observation : 2026-11-08

ELO leaderNashville SC

Average ELO1500

ELO spread349

Teams covered30

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ELOLeague table

Rank	Team	Current ELO	Matches
1	Nashville SC	1686	34
2	Philadelphia Union	1609	34
3	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	1605	34
4	Inter Miami CF	1589	34
5	Charlotte FC	1573	34
6	Chicago Fire FC	1569	34
7	Columbus Crew	1562	34
8	FC Dallas	1558	34
9	New England Revolution	1539	33
10	St. Louis CITY SC	1537	34
11	FC Cincinnati	1521	34
12	Orlando City SC	1516	34
13	Minnesota United FC	1506	34
14	Houston Dynamo FC	1504	34
15	Portland Timbers	1503	34
16	San Jose Earthquakes	1500	34
17	Los Angeles FC	1498	34
18	Los Angeles Galaxy	1497	34
19	Real Salt Lake City	1482	34
20	New York City FC	1481	34
21	San Diego FC	1473	34
22	Seattle Sounders FC	1466	34
23	Toronto FC	1463	34
24	Colorado Rapids	1457	34
25	Red Bull New York	1432	32
26	Atlanta United FC	1420	34
27	Austin FC	1414	34
28	D.C. United	1363	34
29	CF Montréal	1343	33
30	Sporting Kansas City	1337	34

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

Rank	Team	Matches	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Nashville SC	34	23	8	3	46	77
2	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	34	19	7	8	40	64
3	Inter Miami CF	34	16	12	6	21	60
4	FC Dallas	34	16	10	8	11	58
5	New England Revolution	33	18	4	11	9	58
6	Chicago Fire FC	34	16	7	11	10	55
7	Charlotte FC	34	15	9	10	15	54
8	St. Louis CITY SC	34	15	9	10	11	54
9	San Jose Earthquakes	34	14	10	10	6	52
10	Houston Dynamo FC	34	14	9	11	0	51
11	Philadelphia Union	34	14	8	12	14	50
12	Los Angeles FC	34	12	11	11	12	47
13	Columbus Crew	34	14	5	15	7	47
14	Portland Timbers	34	13	7	14	1	46
15	Seattle Sounders FC	34	12	10	12	-2	46
16	FC Cincinnati	34	12	10	12	-8	46
17	Orlando City SC	34	13	7	14	-15	46
18	Real Salt Lake City	34	13	6	15	1	45
19	Minnesota United FC	34	11	11	12	-2	44
20	Los Angeles Galaxy	34	11	11	12	-7	44
21	Colorado Rapids	34	12	7	15	-3	43
22	New York City FC	34	10	12	12	4	42
23	Red Bull New York	32	11	6	15	-12	39
24	Toronto FC	34	9	12	13	-15	39
25	San Diego FC	34	9	11	14	-6	38
26	Austin FC	34	8	10	16	-23	34
27	Atlanta United FC	34	9	6	19	-17	33
28	D.C. United	34	7	12	15	-22	33
29	Sporting Kansas City	34	7	5	22	-41	26
30	CF Montréal	33	5	8	20	-35	23

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

MLS statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read MLS through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. MLS combines travel, rotating form and a specific seasonal setup, which increases the value of a reliable macro view. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
Interpret MLS better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
Next step: connect this page with the MLS hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.

For a deeper workflow, combine these metrics with daily match analysis, top AI picks, free AI football predictions, team form insights and AI probability reading.

FAQ

MLS ELO FAQ

How do I read the MLS ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in MLS?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the MLS hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.