Another action-packed week of MLS NEXT Pro is in the books.
Chicago Fire FC II headlined the Eastern Conference storylines with a Team of the Matchweek performance that saw them extend their unbeaten streak to eight in a two-match slate.
In the West, St Louis CITY2 are working on a streak of their own as winners of five in a row, with their latest over fellow heavyweight Houston Dynamo 2.
Here’s a closer look at how this week’s action shuffled the Top 10 Power Rankings.
Fresh off taking the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Top 10 Power Rankings in recent weeks, RBNY II was tested greatly in a weekend tie against FC Cincinnati 2.
Though the ensuing shootout loss dampens things a bit, it's still a seven-game unbeaten streak for the Eastern Conference leaders.
Last match: 0-0 tie, SOL vs. FC Cincinnati 2
Next match: vs. Chicago Fire II on Saturday, July 5
An unbeaten May was followed by a winless June.
Chattanooga FC is set for a gauntlet in the next couple of weeks with their peers at the top of the Eastern Conference table. Very likely a playoff preview. How will they use it?
Last match: 0-0 tie, SOL vs. FC Cincinnati 2
Next match: vs. Chicago Fire FC II on Saturday, July 5
Another week, another gutsy finish for St Louis CITY2.
Striker Emil Jääskeläinen grabbed the late winner to make it six straight wins.
What’s more, CITY2 have scored a whopping six goals after the 80th minute across their last three matches, showing their grit as the most dangerous team to be in a deadlock with late in a game.
Last match: 1-0 win vs. Houston Dynamo 2
Next match: at Real Monarchs on Sunday, July 6
Philadelphia Union II survived a double-fixture Matchweek 16 and extended their unbeaten streak to five via two ties and shootout wins.
The secret sauce? Union II are doing a lot of things right, but their 11 goals allowed is pacing the league.
Still with only one loss on their record, Union II remains a real threat to repeat as Eastern Conference champs despite a significant amount of turnover from last year.
Last match: 1-1 tie, SOW vs. Orlando City B
Next match: vs. TFC II on Sunday, July 6
Peptrually battling for the top of the West, Ventura County FC had a 1-1 tie with The Town FC to ensure an unbeaten month of June.
Their season-long battle against St Louis CITY2 for the top of the West will start to make every game feel like a must-win as Decision Day 2025 looms.
Last match: 1-1 tie at The Town FC
Next match: vs. Whitecaps FC 2 on Thursday, July 3
It’s a season of streaks for Rapids 2, who find themselves on a three-game winless slide.
Down but not out, though. The potent Rapids 2 attack hasn’t been kept off the board in over a month, and their third place standing in the West is some prime real estate in the second half of the season.
If they can get back in the win column this week, the three-game streak will be a non-story.
Last match: 2-1 loss at MNUFC2
Next match: vs. Houston Dynamo 2 on Saturday, July 6
Hosting the Western Conference heavyweights, Ventura County FC, The Town FC came away with a tie and shootout win on Sunday.
Yet another result that shows they’re a force to be reckoned with in the West in their effort to outrun their shaky start to the season.
Last match: 1-1 tie, SOW at Ventura County FC
Next match: at Tacoma Defiance on Thursday, July 3
A league-best eight-game unbeaten streak was extended with a successful two-game Matchweek 16.
Reigning MLS NEXT Pro Team of the Matchweek, Fire II are absolutely rolling at the moment and can make a statement with their upcoming match against second place Chattanooga FC.
Last match: 1-1 tie, SOW vs. Crown Legacy FC
Next match: at Chattanooga FC on Saturday, July 5
Read more: 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 16 Honors
Huntsville City FC had a bye in Matchweek 16.
Last match: 3-3 tie vs. Crown Legacy FC
Next match: at RBNY II on Sunday, July 6
Another team suffering through some streaks, North Texas SC went winless in June, going up against some of the best in the West.
Still controlling a hosting playoff seed, the defending MLS NEXT Pro champs are more than capable of putting together a strong bounceback.
Last match: 4-3 loss at Whitecaps FC 2
Next match: vs. MNUFC2 on Thursday, July 3
