The mighty have fallen. Sort of.
After five Matchweeks of MLS NEXT Pro, there's a new name at the top of the Power Rankings, and it's unbeaten Chattanooga FC, who are officially embarking on club history with their start to 2025.
Ventura County FC shook up the Western Conference with a statement win over St Louis CITY2 and ended the Matchweek at the top of the conference standings.
Here's a closer look at how the Power Rankings shook out after Matchweek 5.
At long last, Chattanooga FC get their day in the sun in the Power Rankings.
CFC continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 4-1 win over Carolina Core for the first installment of the MLS NEXT Pro battle of independents in 2025, firming their grip at the top of the Eastern Conference.
It adds up to a historic start. The five-game unbeaten stretch is the best start to a season in club history since 2016 (all-time) and is good for the most successful start in their professional era.
Last match: 4-1 win at Carolina Core
Next match: vs Crown Legacy FC on Saturday, April 19
St Louis CITY2 have relinquished control of the top spot in the Power Rankings for the first time in 2025 after back-to-back losses.
They still look like one of the top threats in the West, though. Can they bounce back next week?
Last match: 3-1 loss at Ventura County FC
Next match: at Tacoma Defiance on Saturday, April 26
It's all about striker Shak Mohammed right now for Orlando City B.
The 21-year-old has scored in four of the five matches he's appeared in this season and provided the winner in two 1-0 games.
Until the rest of the East can figure out a way to slow the Shak buzzsaw, they're on notice.
Last match: 3-2 loss at Miami II
Next match: vs. RBNY II on Sunday, April 27
The road dog narrative lives on.
MNUFC2 are unbeaten through three road games to start the season and have one more to go before they get to enjoy a well-deserved homecoming in May.
Last match: 4-2 win at Sporting KC II
Next match: at Colorado Rapids 2 on Thursday, April 24
A big statement for the new Western Conference leaders on Sunday took them from ninth all the way to the five spot.
The 3-2 win over CITY2 did plenty for VCFC, who boast a 4W-1L-0T record through their first five. Should they be higher?
Last match: 3-2 win vs. St Louis CITY2
Next match: vs. Timbers2 on Wednesday, April 23
Dynamo Dos had a BYE in Matchweek 5.
Team captain and MLS NEXT Pro March Player of the Month Diego Gonzalez looks for a three-game scoring streak when they return to action in Matchweek 6.
Last match: 1-0 win vs. LAFC2
Next match: at Whitecaps FC 2 on Wednesday, April 23
Last week, the Power Rankings formula put respect on Rapids 2’s name for ending St Louis CITY2’s three-game winning and clean sheet streak to open the season.
And they’ve maintained the power with another road win in Matchday 5. Are they set to jump up in the West from here?
Last match: 2-1 win at Timbers2
Next match: at North Texas SC on Sunday, April 20
New York Red Bulls II had a BYE following their unbeaten start through four to open 2025.
So far, budding United States international Julian Hall (17) leads the club in goal contributions with two goals and one assist in just 179 minutes of play.
Last match: 3-2 win vs. Chicago Fire II
Next match: at FC Cincinnati 2 on Sunday, April 20
The defending MLS NEXT Pro Cup champs, North Texas SC, pulled out a big result over in-state rival Austin FC II on Friday.
A late goal from Academy defender Ian Charles tied the game, earned Rising Star of the Matchweek 5 honor, and proved once again just how deep the NTSC roster is with goal threats.
Last match: 1-1 Tie, SOW at Austin FC II
Next match: vs. Colorado Rapids 2 on Sunday, April 20
The 1-0 loss to OCB on Wednesday marked the end of a lengthy clean sheet streak to open the year.
Of course, it still represents the fewest goals allowed in the league, and that's a stat Revs II will look to keep theirs in the weeks to come as the battle for the top of the Eastern Conference rages on.
Last match: 1-0 loss to Orlando City B
Next match: vs. Columbus Crew 2 on Wednesday, April 23
