2026 Season: Standings, Updates

As the 2021 season draws to a close, it's time to take a look at how things have played out in the standings and what we can expect for the upcoming 2026 season.

In the current season, there are currently 10 teams competing for the top spot in the standings. The standings are as follows:

1. Los Angeles Galaxy (USA): With 47 points from 19 matches, the LA Galaxy sit atop the table with a comfortable lead over their nearest rivals.

2. New York Red Bulls (USA): With 45 points from 18 matches, the New York Red Bulls are second on the table, closely followed by the Chicago Fire (USA) who sit third with 44 points.

3. Portland Timbers (USA): With 44 points from 19 matches, the Portland Timbers are third on the table, while the Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN) are fourth with 43 points.

4. Houston Dynamo (USA): With 41 points from 18 matches, the Houston Dynamo sit fifth on the table, while the Columbus Crew (USA) are sixth with 40 points.

5. Seattle Sounders FC (USA): With 39 points from 19 matches, the Seattle Sounders FC are seventh on the table, while the San Jose Earthquakes (USA) are eighth with 38 points.

6. Minnesota United FC (USA): With 37 points from 19 matches, the Minnesota United FC sit ninth on the table, while the Montreal Impact (CAN) are tenth with 36 points.

7. Orlando City SC (USA): With 36 points from 19 matches, the Orlando City SC sit tenth on the table, while the Nashville SC (USA) are eleventh with 35 points.

8. Austin FC (USA): With 34 points from 19 matches, the Austin FC sit twelfth on the table, while the D.C. United (USA) are thirteenth with 33 points.

9. Atlanta United FC (USA): With 33 points from 19 matches, the Atlanta United FC sit fourteenth on the table, while the Philadelphia Union (USA) are fifteenth with 32 points.

10. New England Revolution (USA): With 31 points from 19 matches, the New England Revolution sit sixteenth on the table, while the Colorado Rapids (USA) are seventeenth with 30 points.

As you can see, the standings are quite competitive this year, with many teams fighting for the top spot. However, the LA Galaxy still seem to be the team to beat, having already secured a place in the playoffs.

For the upcoming 2026 season, it will be interesting to see which teams will make a push for the top spots and who will fall behind. It's likely that some of the teams that finished lower than expected in the 2021 season will improve and move up the standings, while others may struggle and slip further down the rankings.

Overall, the 2026 season is shaping up to be another exciting one, with plenty of opportunities for teams to compete for the top spots and make a mark on the league.