There were some surprising results during Matchweek 19 action that have shaken up the rankings.
Austin FC II lost a tight contest that ended their record winning streak, while Crown Legacy FC suffered their worst loss of the season against a resilient NYCFC II squad.
Chattanooga FC makes the biggest jump this week after yet another positive result that has them fighting for the top spot in the East.
Let's check out the rest of the rankings this week:
Riding a 10-match winning streak heading into Sunday, Austin FC II had not lost a game since its season opener against, you guessed it, MNUFC2.
And fittingly enough, it was MNUFC2 that ended ATX II’s record-breaking run with a 3-2 win at Parmer Field.
Austin fought valiantly behind a brace from Jorge Alastuey, but a late penalty kick sealed the result and handed MNUFC2 the victory.
These two teams won’t meet again during the regular season, but a potential playoff matchup between them could be one of the most enticing battles of the year.
Last match: 3-2 loss vs. MNUFC2
Next match: at Whitecaps FC 2 on 07/22
Back-to-back home wins for Houston Dynamo 2 have kept them near the top of the Western Conference after suffering three straight defeats last month.
Arthur Sousa and Reese Miller led the charge to help Dynamo 2 capture all three points at home.
Houston will now face Colorado Rapids 2 this week as they look to make it three wins in a row.
Last match: 2-1 vs. St Louis CITY2
Next match:Â vs. Colorado Rapids 2 on 07/18
Early defensive lapses against NYCFC II proved costly for Crown Legacy FC, as they suffered a 3-0 loss over the weekend.
Crown Legacy conceded twice and received a red card inside the opening 20 minutes, setting the stage for their toughest defeat of the season.
Kevin Sawchak’s side has not earned consecutive wins since April and will look to find more defensive consistency when it faces Chicago Fire II this weekend.
Last match: 3-0 loss vs. NYCFC II
Next match: vs. Chicago Fire II on 07/18
Red Bulls II also couldn’t find their rhythm early, conceding goals at the start of both halves that made it difficult to mount a comeback.
RBNY II recorded 32 touches in the box but managed just one shot on target, leaving plenty of room from improvement in the final third.
They’ll need to sharpen things offensively when they travel to face CT United, a team coming off back-to-back wins.
Last match: 3-0 loss at Chicago Fire II
Next match: at CT United on July 19
Chattanooga FC makes the biggest jump in the Power Rankings this week after earning a 4-2 shootout win at Carolina Core FC.
With the result, Chattanooga FC has lost just once in its last 10 outings while building a six-match unbeaten streak.
Alex Krehl knocked in his 11th goal of the season during the match and now sits in second place in the Golden Boot race.
The number one spot in the Eastern Conference is up for grabs if they can defeat Orlando City B at home this week.
Last match: 1-1 tie, 4-2 SOW at Carolina Core FC
Next match: vs. Orlando City B on 07/18
The number one team in the East returns to action this week after a short layoff.
Columbus Crew 2 will travel to face New England Revolution II in a midweek matchup, taking on a side they defeated 2-1 at home back in April.
Last match: 2-2 tie, 5-4 SOW at Orlando City B
Next match: at New England Revolution II on 07/15
Timbers2 failed to get on the board in a tough matchup against LAFC2, but still walked away with a point on the road after falling 4-2 in the shootout.
The result kept them in third place in the West with 34 points.
They’ll hit the road again this week to face St. Louis CITY2, a team they have never defeated at Energizer Park.
Last match: 0-0 tie, 4-2 SOL at LAFC2
Next match: at St Louis CITY2 on 07/18
Orlando City B earned a 2-1 road win over FC Cincinnati 2 this weekend thanks to goals from Issah Haruna and 16-year-old Matthew Belgodere.
OCB’s opening goal stood out due to the not-often-seen goalkeeper assist coming from Venezuelan goalkeeper Juan Rojas.
After securing all three points, OCB climbed into fourth place in a tight Eastern Conference, where first and seventh place are separated by just four points.
Last match: 2-1 win at FC Cincinnati 2Â
Next match: at Chattanooga FC on July 18
Atlanta United 2 cruised to a 4-1 victory over Inter Miami II on Sunday, with Arif Kovac scoring his league-leading 13th goal of the season while also adding an assist.
Atlanta will now look to make it three wins in a row when it faces Huntsville City FC.
Last match: 4-1 win vs. Inter Miami II
Next match: at Huntsville City FC on 07/18
St Louis CITY2 fell 2-1 to Houston Dynamo 2, marking their fourth consecutive loss.
It is uncharted territory for David Critchley and Co., with CITY2’s last win coming back in late May.
There is still plenty of time to steady the ship, but being outscored 13-4 over their last five outings is definitely cause for concern.
Last match: 2-1 loss at Houston Dynamo 2
Next match:Â vs. Timbers 2 on 07/18
