The ever-changing MLS NEXT Pro power struggle shifted again in Matchweek 4.
The cast of unbeatens remaining in the league shrunk to four as the conference standings begin to tighten up. Colorado Rapids 2 headlined the action as they took down Western Conference leader St Louis CITY2.
In the East, Chattanooga FC won a heavyweight battle with Orlando City B to hand them their first loss of the season.
Let’s take a closer look at how it all impacted the power rankings heading into Matchweek 5.
Well, any thoughts about the fully unbeaten season are put to rest. After a dominant March in which CITY2 went 405 minutes without conceding a goal, the dam finally broke on Sunday.
To be fair, it was a goal that probably goes in against any team in the league and St Louis CITY2 will hold their heads high with their commanding grip on the top spot in the Western Conference still very much intact.
Last match: 1-0 loss vs. Colorado Rapids 2
Next match: at Ventura County FC on Sunday, April 13
The East still runs through Chattanooga FC after Matchweek 4.
Their 2-0 win over Orlando City B served as a great bounceback to their emotional exit from the U.S. Open Cup earlier in the week.
Going forward, they’ll have a less congested schedule. That should be scary for their Eastern Conference foes, who have yet to figure out a way to beat them.
Last match: 2-0 win vs. Orlando City B
Next match: at Carolina Core on Sunday, April 13
Leading from the front, Dynamo Dos captain and reigning MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month Diego Gonzalez was clinical when his side forced LAFC2 into an error.
The win marks the third for Dynamo 2 in 2025 as they head into a BYE holding down second place in the West.
Last match: 1-0 win vs. LAFC2
Next match: at Whitecaps FC 2 on Wednesday, April 23
Another week, another thriller from RBNY II.
They’ve produced back-to-back 3-2 wins now. Their latest over Chicago Fire FC II showed them flexing their flair for the finish with Matthew Dos Santos scoring on a direct free kick, as well as Ibrahim Kasule’s Goal of the Matchweek entry with a rip from distance. Not to mention Julian Hall chiming in once again with a goal.
Six goals in two matches? Looks like RBNY II are already in full stride.
Last match: 3-2 win vs. Chicago Fire FC II
Next match: at FC Cincinnati 2 on Sunday, April 20
The Twosies were on a BYE in Matchweek 4, but their back-to-back road wins to open the season keep them in the thick of the Power Rankings.
Last match: 3-1 win at Houston Dynamo 2
Next match: at Sporting KC II on Wednesday, April 9
OCB took their first loss of the season in Matchweek 4, falling to Chattanooga FC on the road.
Though the unbeaten streak ends, it's still been a great start to the season for head coach Manuel Goldberg and Co. who carry a 4W-1L-1T record and a lot of power into Matchday 5.
Last match: 2-0 loss at Chattanooga FC
Next match: vs. New England Revolution II on Wednesday, April 9
Revs II had a BYE as well this week, but their Power Rankings point total keeps them in the Top 10 thanks to a 2W-0L-1T start to the season.
Last match: 4-0 win vs. Toronto FC II
Next match: at Orlando City B on Wednesday, April 9
A hearty 5-0 home win over NYCFC II prompted a big week in the MLS NEXT Pro headlines for Carolina Core.
In addition to earning Team of the Matchweek, they enter the Power Rankings for the first time in 2025.
Last match: 5-0 win vs. NYCFC II
Next match: vs. Chattanooga FC on Sunday, April 13
Back-to-back wins put VCFC back in the Power Rankings.
A road trip to Real Monarchs resulted in a 2-1 win in Matchweek 4 and has Ventura County in third place in the West.
Last match: 2-1 win at Real Monarchs
Next match: vs St Louis CITY2 on Sunday, April 13
Was it pretty? Not exactly.
But Rapids 2 got it done. They ended St Louis CITY2’s unbeaten streak and the weight of that result is enough to sneak them into the Top 10 for the first time in 2025.
Last match: 1-0 win at St Louis CITY2
Next match: at Timbers2 on Sunday, April 13
