MLS Predictor as of September 13

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: Saturday: DCU 0-0 ATL, CLB 0-1 NYR, ORL 3-0 TOR, MIA 2-2 NSH, CIN 3-3 CLT, DAL 2-1 POR, SKC 3-1 LAF, STL 4-2 MIN, RSL 0-2 NYF, COL 1-0 MTL, S.J 1-0 HOU, LAG 1-1 SEA. Sunday: CHI 1-2 N.E, VCR 1-2 ATX, S.D 0-5 PHI.

Next Up: Friday: NYF - NYR. Saturday: MTL - CLB, DCU - CLT, N.E - ORL, S.J - LAF, DAL - ATX, HOU - CIN, MIN - LAG, SKC - PHI, STL - TOR, COL - SEA, NSH - CHI, RSL - VCR, POR - ATL. Sunday: MIA - S.D.

Summary: STL keeps rolling along at #1 ELO and incapable of losing. NSH survives a trip to MIA with a draw and stays at #2 in the rankings. A new entry in the top tier is PHI, after consecutive 5-nil wins they slot in at #4. VCR's loss to Austin, while looking ahead to a crucial Canadian Championship mid-week match in Montreal, is the last straw for Mr. Elo's system, dropping the\ Caps down to 10th after a slew of games where the Caps dominate possession and touches in the opponent's area and chances and still manage to lose. No team had been as steady in the rankings as Vancouver, until this week, as they drop below 1550 for the first time this season. Luckily for VCR, HOU also whiffed in S.J, but the West race is now in tossup territory. A huge gap is developing in the East between 9th and 10th in playoff chances and we may have the Eastern nine already mostly decided. In the West, the top eight seem likely to qualify and there are six teams vying for the last spot.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   16W 6D 3L +29GD   1684(2)
Next: v CHI (09/19) , v TOR (09/26) , @ ATX (10/10)
NSH
54 81 2.16 100.00% 84.64% 5.75% 3.21% 8.12% 93.11% 5.95% 0.83% 0.11% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   12W 9D 4L +15GD   1604(6)
Next: v S.D (09/20) , @ CLB (09/27) , v DCU (10/10)
MIA
45 72 1.80 99.99% 3.46% 3.50% 2.72% 7.13% 4.84% 53.48% 23.25% 11.35% 4.51% 1.74% 0.59% 0.20% 0.03% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   13W 4D 8L +10GD   1574(9)
Next: v ORL (09/19) , @ RSL (09/26) , v SEA (10/10)
N.E
43 70 1.72 99.93% 0.90% 3.48% 3.34% 8.31% 1.45% 24.31% 32.30% 19.95% 11.44% 5.93% 2.98% 1.20% 0.38% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   11W 7D 7L +9 GD   1598(8)
Next: @ DCU (09/19) , v CHI (09/26) , v DAL (10/10)
CLT
40 67 1.60 99.41% 0.12% 5.24% 5.01% 11.25% 0.26% 9.41% 19.16% 25.04% 19.43% 12.52% 7.62% 4.17% 1.80% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   11W 6D 7L +10GD   1508(12)
Next: @ NSH (09/19) , @ CLT (09/26) , v VCR (10/06)
CHI
39 69 1.62 97.80% 0.18% 3.66% 4.45% 11.02% 0.33% 5.26% 13.95% 18.49% 19.97% 15.74% 11.85% 7.65% 4.56% 0.00%
        (Orlando City)   10W 4D 11L -12GD   1600(7)
Next: @ N.E (09/19) , @ PHI (09/26) , v CLB (10/10)
ORL
34 61 1.36 87.84% 0.00% 8.07% 6.97% 13.03% 0.00% 0.56% 3.97% 8.38% 13.39% 17.11% 18.29% 15.03% 11.12% 0.00%
        (Philadelphia Union)   9W 6D 10L +7 GD   1641(4)
Next: @ SKC (09/19) , v ORL (09/26) , v RSL (10/10)
PHI
33 60 1.32 88.71% 0.00% 9.94% 7.75% 13.61% 0.01% 0.57% 4.03% 9.74% 15.51% 18.05% 16.35% 13.94% 10.50% 0.00%
        (New York City FC)   8W 8D 9L +6 GD   1467(19)
Next: v NYR (09/18) , @ ATL (09/26) , @ CHI (10/10)
NYF
32 59 1.28 65.50% 0.00% 3.11% 3.76% 7.77% 0.00% 0.05% 0.56% 1.89% 4.94% 9.05% 12.92% 17.42% 18.68% 0.00%
        (FC Cincinnati)   8W 8D 8L -7 GD   1514(11)
Next: v DCU (09/05) , @ HOU (09/19) , @ MTL (09/26)
CIN
32 62 1.33 76.27% 0.00% 4.74% 4.96% 10.36% 0.01% 0.41% 1.86% 4.49% 8.63% 13.36% 16.04% 16.40% 15.07% 0.00%
        (New York Red Bulls)   8W 6D 11L -15GD   1373(24)
Next: @ NYF (09/18) , v STL (09/26) , v S.D (10/10)
NYR
30 57 1.20 23.18% 0.00% 0.92% 1.24% 2.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.03% 0.18% 0.48% 1.56% 3.26% 6.70% 10.97% 0.08%
        (DC United)   6W 11D 7L -7 GD   1384(22)
Next: @ CIN (09/05) , v CLT (09/19) , @ VCR (09/26)
DCU
29 59 1.21 23.04% 0.00% 1.13% 1.39% 2.70% 0.00% 0.00% 0.05% 0.24% 0.86% 2.05% 4.05% 6.39% 9.39% 0.22%
        (Toronto FC)   6W 11D 8L -8 GD   1502(14)
Next: @ STL (09/19) , @ NSH (09/26) , v MTL (10/10)
TOR
29 56 1.16 32.09% 0.00% 2.48% 2.47% 3.83% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.15% 0.78% 2.68% 5.44% 9.19% 13.84% 0.19%
        (Columbus Crew)   6W 5D 14L -7 GD   1275(30)
Next: @ MTL (09/19) , v MIA (09/27) , @ ORL (10/10)
CLB
23 50 0.92 0.60% 0.00% 0.03% 0.04% 0.05% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.04% 0.14% 0.40% 19.74%
        (Atlanta United FC)   6W 5D 14L -14GD   1368(25)
Next: @ POR (09/19) , v NYF (09/26) , v CIN (10/10)
ATL
23 50 0.92 4.85% 0.00% 0.28% 0.30% 0.46% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.03% 0.17% 0.52% 1.41% 2.72% 8.96%
        (CF Montréal)   5W 6D 14L -20GD   1310(29)
Next: v CLB (09/19) , v CIN (09/26) , @ TOR (10/10)
MTL
21 48 0.84 0.79% 0.00% 0.03% 0.04% 0.07% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.04% 0.18% 0.55% 25.85%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   14W 4D 6L +30GD   1548(10)
Next: @ RSL (09/19) , v DCU (09/26) , @ CHI (10/06)
VCR
46 76 1.92 100.00% 6.16% 3.08% 3.24% 7.96% 38.43% 22.87% 17.18% 11.55% 6.53% 2.52% 0.76% 0.13% 0.03% 0.00%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   13W 4D 8L +4 GD   1608(5)
Next: v CIN (09/19) , v SKC (09/26) , @ MIN (10/10)
HOU
43 70 1.72 99.92% 1.70% 4.89% 4.66% 9.85% 19.00% 20.70% 20.20% 17.95% 13.41% 5.65% 2.10% 0.74% 0.17% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   12W 7D 6L +7 GD   1663(3)
Next: v ATX (09/19) , v LAF (09/26) , @ CLT (10/10)
DAL
43 70 1.72 99.99% 1.76% 6.10% 4.89% 9.72% 23.15% 25.54% 21.08% 15.16% 9.44% 3.90% 1.29% 0.35% 0.09% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   12W 5D 8L +8 GD   1499(16)
Next: v LAF (09/19) , v POR (09/26) , @ COL (10/10)
S.J
41 68 1.64 98.78% 0.28% 3.74% 5.20% 11.91% 3.35% 7.29% 11.84% 18.28% 23.21% 16.16% 10.82% 5.36% 2.46% 0.00%
        (St. Louis City SC)   11W 8D 6L +7 GD   1697(1)
Next: v TOR (09/19) , @ NYR (09/26) , v LAG (10/11)
STL
41 68 1.64 99.92% 0.80% 7.71% 5.70% 10.55% 15.37% 20.70% 22.27% 20.47% 13.02% 5.21% 1.93% 0.75% 0.20% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   11W 7D 8L +14GD   1474(17)
Next: @ S.J (09/19) , @ DAL (09/26) , v VCR (10/10)
LAF
40 64 1.54 96.35% 0.00% 4.12% 6.20% 13.54% 0.55% 2.12% 4.86% 9.44% 18.01% 28.05% 18.55% 9.80% 4.99% 0.00%
        (Colorado Rapids)   11W 2D 12L +1 GD   1474(18)
Next: v SEA (09/19) , @ LAG (09/26) , v S.J (10/10)
COL
35 62 1.40 83.86% 0.00% 4.29% 6.16% 11.27% 0.14% 0.63% 1.92% 4.78% 9.47% 17.27% 21.70% 16.53% 11.42% 0.00%
        (Portland Timbers)   9W 5D 11L +0 GD   1507(13)
Next: v ATL (09/19) , @ S.J (09/26) , @ SKC (10/10)
POR
32 59 1.28 62.34% 0.00% 4.66% 5.21% 7.93% 0.01% 0.11% 0.48% 1.46% 3.58% 8.63% 14.71% 17.48% 15.86% 0.00%
        (San Diego FC)   8W 6D 11L +0 GD   1412(21)
Next: @ MIA (09/20) , @ ATX (09/26) , @ NYR (10/10)
S.D
30 57 1.20 24.77% 0.00% 1.30% 1.66% 2.56% 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.10% 0.36% 1.33% 3.65% 7.86% 11.46% 0.03%
        (LA Galaxy)   7W 9D 10L -9 GD   1433(20)
Next: @ MIN (09/19) , v COL (09/26) , @ STL (10/11)
LAG
30 54 1.15 27.44% 0.00% 1.50% 1.94% 3.04% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.04% 0.31% 2.01% 4.99% 8.70% 11.39% 0.05%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 5D 11L -2 GD   1337(27)
Next: v VCR (09/19) , @ SEA (09/23) , v N.E (09/26)
RSL
29 59 1.21 19.51% 0.00% 0.91% 1.26% 1.97% 0.00% 0.01% 0.03% 0.20% 0.59% 1.41% 3.34% 5.53% 8.40% 0.14%
        (Minnesota United FC)   7W 8D 10L -6 GD   1383(23)
Next: v LAG (09/19) , @ SEA (09/26) , v HOU (10/10)
MIN
29 56 1.16 19.95% 0.00% 1.08% 1.28% 2.10% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.13% 0.45% 1.55% 3.25% 6.02% 8.53% 0.22%
        (Austin FC)   7W 8D 10L -12GD   1502(15)
Next: @ DAL (09/19) , v S.D (09/26) , v NSH (10/10)
ATX
29 56 1.16 38.67% 0.00% 3.24% 3.42% 4.76% 0.00% 0.00% 0.03% 0.16% 0.86% 3.74% 7.79% 12.38% 13.70% 0.09%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 7D 9L -5 GD   1336(28)
Next: @ COL (09/19) , v RSL (09/23) , v MIN (09/26)
SEA
28 61 1.22 28.03% 0.00% 0.97% 1.51% 2.81% 0.01% 0.02% 0.09% 0.27% 0.77% 2.57% 5.09% 8.26% 10.96% 0.37%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   5W 3D 16L -33GD   1349(26)
Next: v PHI (09/19) , @ HOU (09/26) , @ SEA (10/01)
SKC
18 48 0.75 0.46% 0.00% 0.05% 0.03% 0.03% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.10% 0.34% 44.07%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  STL   W 1697 1.64  1477.7    1444.6
 2  NSH E   1684 2.16  1488.3    1455.2
 3  DAL   W 1663 1.72  1484.7    1423.8
 4  PHI E   1641 1.32  1455.6    1507.5
 5  HOU   W 1608 1.72  1490.4    1460.3
 6  MIA E   1604 1.80  1497.4    1429.5
 7  ORL E   1600 1.36  1467.7    1513.6
 8  CLT E   1598 1.60  1497.0    1510.1
 9  N.E E   1574 1.72  1481.4    1490.4
10  VCR   W 1548 1.92  1466.5    1483.3
11  CIN E   1514 1.33  1488.7    1483.2
12  CHI E   1508 1.62  1474.2    1522.9
13  POR   W 1507 1.28  1458.5    1514.1
14  TOR E   1502 1.16  1502.0    1514.7
15  ATX   W 1502 1.16  1501.7    1478.6
16  S.J   W 1499 1.64  1500.7    1470.3
17  LAF   W 1474 1.54  1491.3    1478.7
18  COL   W 1474 1.40  1475.3    1474.9
19  NYF E   1467 1.28  1509.8    1454.3
20  LAG   W 1433 1.15  1476.2    1473.0
21  S.D   W 1412 1.20  1476.4    1527.7
22  DCU E   1384 1.21  1513.8    1519.5
23  MIN   W 1383 1.16  1492.5    1486.3
24  NYR E   1373 1.20  1495.9    1510.1
25  ATL E   1368 0.92  1497.0    1461.1
26  SKC   W 1349 0.75  1479.9    1507.1
27  RSL   W 1337 1.21  1497.6    1507.7
28  SEA   W 1336 1.22  1506.8    1457.4
29  MTL E   1310 0.84  1508.0    1465.7
30  CLB E   1275 0.92  1491.1    1531.4



MLS Predictor as of September 9

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: TOR 2-1 NSH, ATL 2-3 ORL, MTL 1-2 CLT, DCU 2-1 CLB, PHI 5-0 CIN, NYF 1-2 N.E, MIN 1-2 DAL, CHI 1-1 MIA, ATX 1-1 COL, HOU 2-1 RSL, SEA - SKC (postponed), S.D 2-3 S.J, POR 2-2 STL, LAF 2-0 NYR, VCR 3-0 LAG.

Next Up: Saturday: DCU - ATL, CLB - NYR, ORL - TOR, MIA - NSH, CIN - CLT, DAL - POR, SKC - LAF, STL - MIN, RSL - NYF, COL - MTL, S.J - HOU, LAG - SEA. Sunday: CHI - N.E, VCR - ATX, S.D - PHI.

Summary: STL, whose last loss was on April 26, takes the #1 slot in the Elo rankings with an away draw at POR, while NSH loses in Toronto. Miami blows their chance to get closer to NSH, dropping two possible points in CHI, and VCR holds serve to stay atop the West.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   16W 5D 3L +29GD   1682(2)
Next: @ MIA (09/12) , v CHI (09/19) , v TOR (09/26)
NSH
53 83 2.21 100.00% 74.93% 5.80% 3.23% 8.07% 89.82% 8.34% 1.62% 0.21% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   12W 8D 4L +15GD   1606(6)
Next: v NSH (09/12) , v S.D (09/20) , @ CLB (09/27)
MIA
44 74 1.83 100.00% 4.88% 3.67% 3.00% 7.41% 7.88% 52.57% 22.10% 10.35% 4.61% 1.70% 0.58% 0.17% 0.04% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   12W 4D 8L +9 GD   1518(14)
Next: @ CHI (09/13) , v ORL (09/19) , @ RSL (09/26)
N.E
40 70 1.67 99.47% 0.19% 3.10% 4.05% 10.26% 0.44% 10.54% 20.46% 22.48% 20.31% 12.44% 7.42% 3.79% 1.58% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   11W 6D 6L +11GD   1571(9)
Next: v N.E (09/13) , @ NSH (09/19) , @ CLT (09/26)
CHI
39 72 1.70 99.43% 0.78% 4.07% 4.18% 9.96% 1.45% 15.68% 27.11% 20.25% 16.32% 9.59% 5.22% 2.70% 1.12% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   11W 6D 7L +9 GD   1597(8)
Next: @ CIN (09/12) , @ DCU (09/19) , v CHI (09/26)
CLT
39 69 1.62 99.25% 0.17% 5.24% 5.08% 11.25% 0.40% 11.38% 20.67% 24.85% 18.58% 11.13% 6.96% 3.69% 1.59% 0.00%
        (Orlando City)   9W 4D 11L -15GD   1568(10)
Next: v TOR (09/12) , @ N.E (09/19) , @ PHI (09/26)
ORL
31 61 1.29 79.84% 0.00% 6.45% 6.68% 11.45% 0.00% 0.40% 2.62% 6.36% 10.74% 15.44% 16.82% 15.12% 12.34% 0.00%
        (FC Cincinnati)   8W 7D 8L -7 GD   1516(15)
Next: v DCU (09/05) , v CLT (09/12) , @ HOU (09/19)
CIN
31 64 1.35 80.42% 0.00% 4.83% 5.55% 11.01% 0.01% 0.81% 2.97% 7.10% 11.46% 15.89% 16.30% 14.38% 11.50% 0.00%
        (Philadelphia Union)   8W 6D 10L +2 GD   1599(7)
Next: @ S.D (09/13) , @ SKC (09/19) , v ORL (09/26)
PHI
30 60 1.25 79.88% 0.00% 8.28% 7.01% 11.76% 0.00% 0.23% 1.93% 5.95% 10.75% 15.55% 16.56% 15.91% 13.00% 0.00%
        (New York City FC)   7W 8D 9L +4 GD   1413(21)
Next: @ RSL (09/12) , v NYR (09/18) , @ ATL (09/26)
NYF
29 59 1.21 44.73% 0.00% 1.75% 2.43% 4.82% 0.00% 0.02% 0.18% 0.69% 2.00% 4.99% 8.43% 12.16% 16.26% 0.06%
        (Toronto FC)   6W 11D 7L -5 GD   1530(12)
Next: @ ORL (09/12) , @ STL (09/19) , @ NSH (09/26)
TOR
29 59 1.21 53.62% 0.00% 4.61% 4.34% 7.15% 0.00% 0.01% 0.16% 0.96% 3.04% 7.68% 11.22% 14.44% 16.11% 0.04%
        (DC United)   6W 10D 7L -7 GD   1396(23)
Next: @ CIN (09/05) , v ATL (09/12) , v CLT (09/19)
DCU
28 61 1.22 35.81% 0.00% 1.61% 2.12% 4.09% 0.00% 0.02% 0.16% 0.70% 1.78% 4.14% 6.82% 9.70% 12.49% 0.16%
        (New York Red Bulls)   7W 6D 11L -16GD   1321(28)
Next: @ CLB (09/12) , @ NYF (09/18) , v STL (09/26)
NYR
27 57 1.12 13.53% 0.00% 0.57% 0.66% 1.36% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.07% 0.30% 0.85% 1.99% 4.02% 6.29% 0.85%
        (Columbus Crew)   6W 5D 13L -6 GD   1334(26)
Next: v NYR (09/12) , @ MTL (09/19) , v MIA (09/27)
CLB
23 53 0.96 4.60% 0.00% 0.26% 0.31% 0.51% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.06% 0.19% 0.54% 1.27% 2.53% 5.43%
        (Atlanta United FC)   6W 4D 14L -14GD   1357(25)
Next: @ DCU (09/12) , @ POR (09/19) , v NYF (09/26)
ATL
22 52 0.92 7.15% 0.00% 0.38% 0.46% 0.69% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.05% 0.37% 0.90% 2.09% 3.71% 6.38%
        (CF Montréal)   5W 6D 13L -19GD   1328(27)
Next: @ COL (09/12) , v CLB (09/19) , v CIN (09/26)
MTL
21 51 0.88 2.27% 0.00% 0.12% 0.16% 0.22% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.04% 0.23% 0.56% 1.42% 13.07%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   14W 4D 5L +31GD   1624(5)
Next: v ATX (09/13) , @ RSL (09/19) , v DCU (09/26)
VCR
46 79 2.00 100.00% 14.49% 4.58% 3.52% 8.10% 56.47% 22.94% 10.85% 5.79% 2.79% 0.88% 0.21% 0.05% 0.01% 0.00%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   13W 4D 7L +5 GD   1661(3)
Next: @ S.J (09/12) , v CIN (09/19) , v SKC (09/26)
HOU
43 73 1.79 99.96% 3.57% 5.66% 4.21% 9.20% 25.49% 31.81% 18.67% 12.35% 7.01% 3.14% 1.01% 0.34% 0.14% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   11W 7D 7L +16GD   1536(11)
Next: @ SKC (09/12) , @ S.J (09/19) , @ DAL (09/26)
LAF
40 67 1.60 98.73% 0.05% 4.33% 5.41% 12.11% 1.91% 6.48% 13.51% 19.32% 24.04% 17.68% 9.20% 4.57% 2.03% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   11W 7D 6L +6 GD   1643(4)
Next: v POR (09/12) , v ATX (09/19) , v LAF (09/26)
DAL
40 70 1.67 99.84% 0.62% 5.42% 4.75% 9.93% 9.42% 21.37% 26.62% 19.01% 12.84% 6.52% 2.54% 1.07% 0.44% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   11W 5D 8L +7 GD   1438(19)
Next: v HOU (09/12) , v LAF (09/19) , v POR (09/26)
S.J
38 68 1.58 89.66% 0.03% 3.00% 4.80% 10.53% 0.68% 2.76% 5.83% 10.04% 15.29% 19.70% 15.63% 11.42% 8.31% 0.00%
        (St. Louis City SC)   10W 8D 6L +5 GD   1687(1)
Next: v MIN (09/12) , v TOR (09/19) , @ NYR (09/26)
STL
38 68 1.58 99.28% 0.29% 7.64% 6.23% 11.97% 5.95% 13.91% 21.51% 24.36% 17.50% 9.08% 4.11% 1.93% 0.93% 0.00%
        (Colorado Rapids)   10W 2D 12L +0 GD   1454(17)
Next: v MTL (09/12) , v SEA (09/19) , @ LAG (09/26)
COL
32 62 1.33 69.80% 0.00% 3.40% 4.50% 8.87% 0.04% 0.26% 1.04% 3.08% 6.78% 13.56% 16.19% 15.43% 13.43% 0.00%
        (Portland Timbers)   9W 5D 10L +1 GD   1525(13)
Next: @ DAL (09/12) , v ATL (09/19) , @ S.J (09/26)
POR
32 62 1.33 69.76% 0.00% 5.57% 5.55% 9.42% 0.03% 0.32% 1.23% 3.25% 6.60% 11.79% 16.65% 16.05% 13.85% 0.00%
        (San Diego FC)   8W 6D 10L +5 GD   1461(16)
Next: v PHI (09/13) , @ MIA (09/20) , @ ATX (09/26)
S.D
30 60 1.25 41.56% 0.00% 2.65% 2.96% 4.92% 0.00% 0.03% 0.14% 0.62% 1.65% 4.14% 8.46% 12.21% 14.32% 0.02%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 5D 10L +0 GD   1400(22)
Next: v NYF (09/12) , v VCR (09/19) , @ SEA (09/23)
RSL
29 62 1.26 42.42% 0.00% 1.96% 2.71% 5.00% 0.01% 0.08% 0.40% 1.37% 2.84% 5.92% 8.94% 11.00% 11.86% 0.02%
        (Minnesota United FC)   7W 8D 9L -4 GD   1392(24)
Next: @ STL (09/12) , v LAG (09/19) , @ SEA (09/26)
MIN
29 59 1.21 22.42% 0.00% 1.19% 1.45% 2.57% 0.00% 0.01% 0.08% 0.25% 0.77% 1.92% 3.95% 6.44% 9.00% 0.13%
        (LA Galaxy)   7W 8D 10L -9 GD   1451(18)
Next: v SEA (09/12) , @ MIN (09/19) , v COL (09/26)
LAG
29 56 1.16 32.81% 0.00% 2.07% 2.33% 3.72% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.21% 0.94% 3.00% 7.14% 9.61% 11.88% 0.05%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 6D 9L -5 GD   1320(29)
Next: @ LAG (09/12) , @ COL (09/19) , v RSL (09/23)
SEA
27 63 1.23 21.04% 0.00% 0.80% 1.24% 2.23% 0.01% 0.03% 0.08% 0.32% 0.74% 1.98% 3.96% 5.94% 7.99% 0.40%
        (Austin FC)   6W 8D 10L -13GD   1432(20)
Next: @ VCR (09/13) , @ DAL (09/19) , v S.D (09/26)
ATX
26 56 1.08 12.64% 0.00% 0.98% 1.07% 1.43% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.03% 0.21% 0.69% 2.00% 3.94% 5.76% 0.92%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 3D 16L -35GD   1278(30)
Next: v LAF (09/12) , v PHI (09/19) , @ HOU (09/26)
SKC
15 48 0.65 0.08% 0.00% 0.01% 0.00% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.06% 72.45%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  STL   W 1687 1.58  1476.9    1455.5
 2  NSH E   1682 2.21  1475.3    1461.9
 3  HOU   W 1661 1.79  1491.4    1465.1
 4  DAL   W 1643 1.67  1500.0    1417.5
 5  VCR   W 1624 2.00  1469.2    1483.3
 6  MIA E   1606 1.83  1494.7    1439.5
 7  PHI E   1599 1.25  1445.1    1512.0
 8  CLT E   1597 1.62  1483.0    1528.5
 9  CHI E   1571 1.70  1470.7    1505.9
10  ORL E   1568 1.29  1475.7    1500.7
11  LAF   W 1536 1.60  1497.0    1454.4
12  TOR E   1530 1.21  1485.4    1524.0
13  POR   W 1525 1.33  1464.4    1519.8
14  N.E E   1518 1.67  1479.4    1503.9
15  CIN E   1516 1.35  1485.3    1488.5
16  S.D   W 1461 1.25  1476.6    1517.8
17  COL   W 1454 1.33  1497.7    1452.9
18  LAG   W 1451 1.16  1485.6    1456.2
19  S.J   W 1438 1.58  1501.2    1494.7
20  ATX   W 1432 1.08  1496.9    1522.3
21  NYF E   1413 1.21  1514.9    1464.0
22  RSL   W 1400 1.26  1511.5    1463.5
23  DCU E   1396 1.22  1520.9    1498.3
24  MIN   W 1392 1.21  1484.2    1517.3
25  ATL E   1357 0.92  1492.6    1461.8
26  CLB E   1334 0.96  1486.3    1507.5
27  MTL E   1328 0.88  1501.0    1482.8
28  NYR E   1321 1.12  1498.7    1498.5
29  SEA   W 1320 1.23  1503.2    1478.7
30  SKC   W 1278 0.65  1494.0    1504.5



MLS Predictor as of September 6

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: Friday: NYF 0-0 NSH. Saturday: CLT 0-0 HOU, CLB 3-0 COL, CIN - DCU (postponed), MIA 2-2 ATL, ORL 1-0 S.D, PHI 2-0 MTL, TOR 4-4 CHI, ATX 1-1 S.J, DAL 4-3 SKC, SEA 0-0 NYR, LAG 2-1 N.E, RSL 2-2 LAF, POR 5-4 MIN, VCR 1-3 STL.

Next Wednesday: TOR - NSH, ATL - ORL, MTL - CLT, DCU - CLB, PHI - CIN, NYF - N.E, MIN - DAL, CHI - MIA, ATX - COL, HOU - RSL, SEA - SKC, S.D - S.J, POR - STL, LAF - NYR, VCR - LAG.

Next Weekend: Saturday: DCU - ATL, CLB - NYR, ORL - TOR, MIA - NSH, CIN - CLT, DAL - POR, SKC - LAF, STL - MIN, RSL - NYF, COL - MTL, S.J - HOU, LAG - SEA. Sunday: CHI - N.E, VCR - ATX, S.D - PHI.

Summary: The league leaders dropping points is only an issue if they do it about five more times, I wrote Friday after Nashville dropped two against NYCFC. Then the team chasing them dropped three at home against St.Louis City, putting Nashville even closer to a Supporters Sheid title. The new #2 in the Elo rankings is St.Louis, with Vancouver and Miami dropping to fifth and sixth below Dallas. Playoff probability picture: East: NSH, MIA, CHI, N.E, CLT are in barring total collapse; CIN, ORL, NYF, and PHI will likely take the last four spots, unless TOR, DCU, NYR, or less likely, ATL, CLB or MTL, go on a tear. West: VCR, HOU, STL, DAL, LAF are in barring total collapse, S.D, POR, S.J, COL are likely the next four in, but RSL, LAG, and MIN are in striking range, closer than the outside looking in East teams, while SEA lurks (never count the Sounders out), with ATX needing a miracle and SKC needing several.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   16W 5D 2L +30GD   1741(1)
Next: @ TOR (09/09) , @ MIA (09/12) , v CHI (09/19)
NSH
53 86 2.30 100.00% 88.80% 7.52% 3.63% 8.98% 94.51% 4.88% 0.57% 0.03% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   12W 7D 4L +15GD   1600(6)
Next: @ CHI (09/09) , v NSH (09/12) , v S.D (09/20)
MIA
43 76 1.87 99.99% 3.14% 4.06% 3.39% 7.75% 4.09% 53.61% 24.00% 10.10% 4.83% 2.28% 0.79% 0.23% 0.05% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   11W 5D 6L +11GD   1578(7)
Next: v MIA (09/09) , v N.E (09/13) , @ NSH (09/19)
CHI
38 74 1.73 99.51% 0.89% 4.01% 3.91% 9.01% 1.23% 24.95% 30.89% 17.72% 11.38% 6.57% 3.90% 2.00% 0.86% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   11W 4D 8L +8 GD   1467(17)
Next: @ NYF (09/09) , @ CHI (09/13) , v ORL (09/19)
N.E
37 70 1.61 96.88% 0.02% 2.85% 4.26% 10.61% 0.06% 5.55% 13.74% 18.68% 19.30% 15.67% 11.71% 7.47% 4.71% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   10W 6D 7L +8 GD   1569(8)
Next: @ MTL (09/09) , @ CIN (09/12) , @ DCU (09/19)
CLT
36 69 1.57 97.38% 0.05% 5.03% 5.26% 11.39% 0.09% 8.06% 17.72% 22.71% 18.31% 13.33% 8.67% 5.23% 3.25% 0.00%
        (FC Cincinnati)   8W 7D 7L -2 GD   1548(10)
Next: v DCU (09/05) , @ PHI (09/09) , v CLT (09/12)
CIN
31 67 1.41 88.29% 0.01% 5.46% 5.96% 11.88% 0.02% 2.19% 7.50% 14.69% 16.37% 16.19% 13.25% 10.38% 7.70% 0.00%
        (New York City FC)   7W 8D 8L +5 GD   1471(15)
Next: v N.E (09/09) , @ RSL (09/12) , v NYR (09/18)
NYF
29 62 1.26 68.84% 0.00% 3.57% 4.33% 8.70% 0.00% 0.34% 1.61% 4.41% 7.86% 11.31% 14.31% 15.40% 13.60% 0.04%
        (Orlando City)   8W 4D 11L -16GD   1532(12)
Next: @ ATL (09/09) , v TOR (09/12) , @ N.E (09/19)
ORL
28 61 1.22 70.33% 0.00% 5.17% 5.59% 9.65% 0.00% 0.25% 2.18% 5.61% 9.24% 12.15% 14.32% 13.96% 12.62% 0.03%
        (Philadelphia Union)   7W 6D 10L -3 GD   1561(9)
Next: v CIN (09/09) , @ S.D (09/13) , @ SKC (09/19)
PHI
27 60 1.17 67.06% 0.00% 6.21% 5.72% 9.38% 0.00% 0.15% 1.49% 4.33% 7.76% 11.51% 13.22% 14.58% 14.03% 0.05%
        (New York Red Bulls)   7W 6D 10L -14GD   1336(28)
Next: @ LAF (09/09) , @ CLB (09/12) , @ NYF (09/18)
NYR
27 60 1.17 20.51% 0.00% 0.88% 1.17% 2.17% 0.00% 0.00% 0.05% 0.32% 0.81% 1.80% 3.45% 5.60% 8.47% 0.78%
        (Toronto FC)   5W 11D 7L -6 GD   1464(18)
Next: v NSH (09/09) , @ ORL (09/12) , @ STL (09/19)
TOR
26 59 1.13 31.08% 0.00% 2.32% 2.29% 3.70% 0.00% 0.00% 0.07% 0.42% 1.37% 3.26% 5.82% 8.74% 11.41% 0.72%
        (DC United)   5W 10D 7L -8 GD   1363(25)
Next: @ CIN (09/05) , v CLB (09/09) , v ATL (09/12)
DCU
25 61 1.14 25.65% 0.00% 1.21% 1.52% 2.87% 0.00% 0.01% 0.13% 0.64% 1.58% 2.99% 4.59% 6.80% 8.91% 1.35%
        (Columbus Crew)   6W 5D 12L -5 GD   1363(26)
Next: @ DCU (09/09) , v NYR (09/12) , @ MTL (09/19)
CLB
23 56 1.00 11.78% 0.00% 0.64% 0.81% 1.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.13% 0.39% 0.92% 1.90% 3.14% 5.28% 3.92%
        (Atlanta United FC)   6W 4D 13L -13GD   1398(23)
Next: v ORL (09/09) , @ DCU (09/12) , @ POR (09/19)
ATL
22 55 0.96 16.26% 0.00% 1.12% 1.22% 1.86% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.19% 0.59% 1.58% 3.05% 4.66% 6.18% 4.45%
        (CF Montréal)   5W 6D 12L -18GD   1359(27)
Next: v CLT (09/09) , @ COL (09/12) , v CLB (09/19)
MTL
21 54 0.91 6.44% 0.00% 0.44% 0.44% 0.77% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.04% 0.20% 0.44% 1.01% 1.81% 2.93% 10.01%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   13W 4D 5L +28GD   1602(5)
Next: v LAG (09/09) , v ATX (09/13) , @ RSL (09/19)
VCR
43 79 1.95 99.97% 5.31% 4.00% 3.47% 8.09% 49.73% 23.09% 12.72% 7.63% 3.90% 1.75% 0.72% 0.29% 0.15% 0.00%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   12W 4D 7L +4 GD   1649(3)
Next: v RSL (09/09) , @ S.J (09/12) , v CIN (09/19)
HOU
40 73 1.74 99.70% 1.28% 5.38% 4.30% 9.18% 25.42% 27.99% 18.52% 13.10% 7.34% 3.76% 2.01% 1.07% 0.48% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   10W 7D 7L +14GD   1520(13)
Next: v NYR (09/09) , @ SKC (09/12) , @ S.J (09/19)
LAF
37 67 1.54 94.79% 0.02% 3.92% 5.25% 11.19% 2.34% 6.55% 12.01% 16.98% 20.58% 14.92% 10.26% 6.81% 4.34% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   10W 7D 6L +5 GD   1613(4)
Next: @ MIN (09/09) , v POR (09/12) , v ATX (09/19)
DAL
37 70 1.61 98.70% 0.17% 4.85% 4.49% 10.22% 9.06% 18.09% 22.75% 19.67% 13.38% 7.76% 4.23% 2.46% 1.29% 0.00%
        (St. Louis City SC)   10W 7D 6L +5 GD   1693(2)
Next: @ POR (09/09) , v MIN (09/12) , v TOR (09/19)
STL
37 70 1.61 98.72% 0.29% 7.15% 5.32% 10.73% 12.51% 19.81% 22.46% 18.65% 11.51% 6.37% 3.85% 2.26% 1.31% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 5D 8L +6 GD   1371(24)
Next: @ S.D (09/09) , v HOU (09/12) , v LAF (09/19)
S.J
35 68 1.52 64.92% 0.01% 2.12% 3.15% 7.10% 0.28% 1.11% 2.76% 5.09% 8.32% 11.11% 11.89% 12.36% 12.00% 0.00%
        (Colorado Rapids)   10W 1D 12L +0 GD   1447(19)
Next: @ ATX (09/09) , v MTL (09/12) , v SEA (09/19)
COL
31 64 1.35 64.58% 0.00% 2.88% 3.97% 8.20% 0.13% 0.71% 2.03% 4.58% 8.55% 12.11% 12.70% 12.17% 11.60% 0.00%
        (Portland Timbers)   9W 4D 10L +1 GD   1518(14)
Next: v STL (09/09) , @ DAL (09/12) , v ATL (09/19)
POR
31 64 1.35 65.63% 0.00% 4.95% 4.96% 8.65% 0.22% 1.19% 2.70% 5.00% 7.93% 11.23% 12.46% 12.84% 12.06% 0.00%
        (San Diego FC)   8W 6D 9L +6 GD   1535(11)
Next: v S.J (09/09) , v PHI (09/13) , @ MIA (09/20)
S.D
30 63 1.30 65.80% 0.00% 5.28% 5.28% 8.90% 0.15% 0.69% 1.90% 3.89% 7.30% 11.39% 13.78% 13.78% 12.90% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 5D 9L +1 GD   1410(22)
Next: @ HOU (09/09) , v NYF (09/12) , v VCR (09/19)
RSL
29 65 1.32 46.25% 0.00% 2.26% 2.95% 5.45% 0.11% 0.46% 1.21% 2.57% 4.61% 7.33% 9.08% 10.15% 10.74% 0.03%
        (Minnesota United FC)   7W 8D 8L -3 GD   1425(21)
Next: v DAL (09/09) , @ STL (09/12) , v LAG (09/19)
MIN
29 62 1.26 32.43% 0.00% 2.00% 2.25% 3.94% 0.03% 0.18% 0.53% 1.31% 2.50% 3.99% 5.84% 8.00% 10.06% 0.08%
        (LA Galaxy)   7W 8D 9L -6 GD   1471(16)
Next: @ VCR (09/09) , v SEA (09/12) , @ MIN (09/19)
LAG
29 59 1.21 35.25% 0.00% 2.59% 2.71% 4.35% 0.01% 0.05% 0.26% 0.89% 2.32% 4.67% 7.03% 9.15% 10.87% 0.04%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 6D 9L -5 GD   1320(29)
Next: v SKC (09/09) , @ LAG (09/12) , @ COL (09/19)
SEA
27 63 1.23 18.25% 0.00% 0.73% 1.03% 2.04% 0.02% 0.06% 0.12% 0.43% 1.03% 1.97% 3.37% 4.61% 6.65% 0.59%
        (Austin FC)   6W 7D 10L -13GD   1439(20)
Next: v COL (09/09) , @ VCR (09/13) , @ DAL (09/19)
ATX
25 58 1.09 14.96% 0.00% 1.37% 1.38% 1.95% 0.00% 0.02% 0.05% 0.19% 0.72% 1.66% 2.77% 4.03% 5.52% 1.29%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 3D 16L -35GD   1278(30)
Next: @ SEA (09/09) , v LAF (09/12) , v PHI (09/19)
SKC
15 48 0.65 0.06% 0.00% 0.01% 0.00% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.04% 76.64%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  NSH E   1741 2.30  1468.2    1463.6
 2  STL   W 1693 1.61  1461.5    1477.7
 3  HOU   W 1649 1.74  1491.5    1457.9
 4  DAL   W 1613 1.61  1504.1    1418.3
 5  VCR   W 1602 1.95  1472.3    1481.2
 6  MIA E   1600 1.87  1482.7    1479.1
 7  CHI E   1578 1.73  1470.1    1501.6
 8  CLT E   1569 1.57  1489.3    1517.7
 9  PHI E   1561 1.17  1450.5    1506.4
10  CIN E   1548 1.41  1477.8    1499.6
11  S.D   W 1535 1.30  1479.6    1492.8
12  ORL E   1532 1.22  1490.6    1478.7
13  LAF   W 1520 1.54  1510.9    1432.6
14  POR   W 1518 1.35  1464.9    1520.2
15  NYF E   1471 1.26  1514.9    1460.1
16  LAG   W 1471 1.21  1473.3    1491.0
17  N.E E   1467 1.61  1485.7    1506.0
18  TOR E   1464 1.13  1479.1    1538.2
19  COL   W 1447 1.35  1502.5    1451.5
20  ATX   W 1439 1.09  1494.2    1512.4
21  MIN   W 1425 1.26  1486.0    1509.5
22  RSL   W 1410 1.32  1504.5    1474.5
23  ATL E   1398 0.96  1488.7    1467.4
24  S.J   W 1371 1.52  1498.7    1510.6
25  DCU E   1363 1.14  1531.7    1482.9
26  CLB E   1363 1.00  1491.5    1493.2
27  MTL E   1359 0.91  1499.3    1490.2
28  NYR E   1336 1.17  1490.1    1519.6
29  SEA   W 1320 1.23  1500.8    1481.3
30  SKC   W 1278 0.65  1494.5    1512.1



MLS Predictor as of August 30

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: Saturday: SEA 2-2 CHI, ATL 0-2 CLT, DCU 0-0 LAF, MIA 7-1 MTL, NYR 1-3 PHI, TOR 1-1 NYF, HOU 0-0 S.J, MIN 3-3 ORL, NSH 4-0 CIN, SKC 0-3 VCR, COL 1-0 RSL, POR 1-2 ATX, S.D 3-1 LAG. Sunday: CLB 1-3 N.E, STL 3-3 DAL.

Next weekend: Friday: NYF - NSH. Saturday: CLT - HOU, CLB - COL, CIN - DCU, MIA - ATL, ORL - S.D, PHI - MTL, TOR - CHI, ATX - S.J, DAL - SKC, SEA - NYR, LAG - N.E, RSL - LAF, POR - MIN, VCR - STL.

Summary: The division leaders hold serve, Vancouver winning in KC and Nashville taking down Cincy at home. MIA keeps pace by Brazil-2014-ing Montreal 7-1, putting Messi into the scoring lead. But Houston drops points against a San Jose team teetering on the cliff after a 10-2-3 start. Nashville continues to rise and Vancouver tops the rest after Houston's disappointing result. The STL-DAL draw was a key result: either could have gotten to 3rd in Elo rating with a win; a tie leaves them in place, STL 4th, MIA 5th, DAL 6th. SKC has crossed the two-thirds mark in probability to finish last. Playoff bubbles: Philly continues the recovery from a horrible start and is the favorite to grab the last spot in the East, at the expense of Toronto or possibly Red Bulls. In the West, MIN, RSL, and POR are fighting it out for the final spot, with SEA, LAG, and ATX less likely but possible.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   16W 4D 2L +30GD   1756(1)
Next: @ NYF (09/04) , @ TOR (09/09) , @ MIA (09/12)
NSH
52 88 2.36 100.00% 83.71% 7.86% 3.97% 8.84% 93.28% 5.88% 0.73% 0.09% 0.02% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   12W 6D 4L +15GD   1623(5)
Next: v ATL (09/05) , @ CHI (09/09) , v NSH (09/12)
MIA
42 78 1.91 100.00% 3.65% 4.22% 3.33% 8.01% 5.25% 55.17% 22.94% 9.90% 4.28% 1.77% 0.52% 0.14% 0.04% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   11W 4D 6L +11GD   1579(7)
Next: @ TOR (09/05) , v MIA (09/09) , v N.E (09/13)
CHI
37 76 1.76 99.53% 0.83% 4.23% 4.08% 9.60% 1.18% 20.33% 30.30% 19.71% 13.86% 7.59% 3.80% 1.89% 0.86% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   11W 4D 7L +9 GD   1503(14)
Next: @ LAG (09/05) , @ NYF (09/09) , @ CHI (09/13)
N.E
37 73 1.68 98.67% 0.09% 3.25% 4.30% 10.43% 0.18% 8.95% 18.76% 22.47% 20.01% 13.35% 8.01% 4.67% 2.27% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   10W 5D 7L +8 GD   1571(9)
Next: v HOU (09/05) , @ MTL (09/09) , @ CIN (09/12)
CLT
35 71 1.59 97.86% 0.04% 5.16% 5.28% 11.59% 0.11% 8.01% 18.08% 23.70% 19.50% 13.43% 7.97% 4.52% 2.53% 0.00%
        (FC Cincinnati)   8W 7D 7L -2 GD   1548(10)
Next: v DCU (09/05) , @ PHI (09/09) , v CLT (09/12)
CIN
31 67 1.41 90.14% 0.00% 5.82% 6.40% 12.64% 0.00% 1.34% 6.17% 13.09% 17.84% 19.60% 14.66% 10.27% 7.17% 0.00%
        (New York City FC)   7W 7D 8L +5 GD   1455(18)
Next: v NSH (09/04) , v N.E (09/09) , @ RSL (09/12)
NYF
28 64 1.27 68.52% 0.00% 3.34% 4.73% 8.56% 0.00% 0.20% 1.28% 3.85% 7.56% 11.56% 15.47% 15.22% 13.38% 0.05%
        (New York Red Bulls)   7W 5D 10L -14GD   1328(27)
Next: @ SEA (09/05) , @ LAF (09/09) , @ CLB (09/12)
NYR
26 62 1.18 25.21% 0.00% 0.98% 1.39% 2.66% 0.00% 0.00% 0.07% 0.38% 1.13% 2.46% 4.70% 7.00% 9.47% 0.98%
        (Orlando City)   7W 4D 11L -17GD   1489(16)
Next: v S.D (09/05) , @ ATL (09/09) , v TOR (09/12)
ORL
25 61 1.14 55.78% 0.00% 3.74% 4.12% 7.27% 0.00% 0.05% 0.75% 2.81% 5.22% 8.74% 12.13% 13.19% 12.90% 0.28%
        (Toronto FC)   5W 10D 7L -6 GD   1463(17)
Next: v CHI (09/05) , v NSH (09/09) , @ ORL (09/12)
TOR
25 61 1.14 40.86% 0.00% 2.78% 3.07% 5.06% 0.00% 0.01% 0.14% 0.74% 2.35% 5.03% 8.77% 11.35% 12.46% 0.82%
        (DC United)   5W 10D 7L -8 GD   1363(25)
Next: @ CIN (09/05) , v CLB (09/09) , v ATL (09/12)
DCU
25 61 1.14 30.97% 0.00% 1.24% 1.87% 3.41% 0.00% 0.01% 0.08% 0.53% 1.70% 3.68% 5.79% 8.44% 10.75% 1.19%
        (Philadelphia Union)   6W 6D 10L -5 GD   1544(11)
Next: v MTL (09/05) , v CIN (09/09) , @ S.D (09/13)
PHI
24 60 1.09 59.17% 0.00% 5.24% 5.18% 8.18% 0.00% 0.04% 0.67% 2.45% 5.46% 9.81% 12.22% 13.92% 14.61% 0.39%
        (Atlanta United FC)   6W 3D 13L -13GD   1376(23)
Next: @ MIA (09/05) , v ORL (09/09) , @ DCU (09/12)
ATL
21 57 0.95 16.37% 0.00% 1.02% 1.21% 1.86% 0.00% 0.00% 0.03% 0.16% 0.57% 1.66% 3.22% 4.56% 6.16% 5.63%
        (CF Montréal)   5W 6D 11L -16GD   1375(24)
Next: @ PHI (09/05) , v CLT (09/09) , @ COL (09/12)
MTL
21 57 0.95 11.28% 0.00% 0.77% 0.82% 1.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.10% 0.41% 0.94% 1.92% 3.12% 4.78% 7.74%
        (Columbus Crew)   5W 5D 12L -8 GD   1294(29)
Next: v COL (09/05) , @ DCU (09/09) , v NYR (09/12)
CLB
20 56 0.91 5.65% 0.00% 0.26% 0.35% 0.55% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.10% 0.37% 0.82% 1.71% 2.63% 14.48%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   13W 4D 4L +30GD   1671(2)
Next: v STL (09/05) , v LAG (09/09) , v ATX (09/13)
VCR
43 82 2.05 99.98% 10.41% 5.65% 3.66% 8.59% 67.25% 18.67% 7.15% 3.54% 1.90% 0.84% 0.42% 0.14% 0.07% 0.00%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   12W 3D 7L +4 GD   1648(3)
Next: @ CLT (09/05) , v RSL (09/09) , @ S.J (09/12)
HOU
39 75 1.77 99.50% 1.15% 5.26% 4.12% 9.18% 20.27% 37.01% 17.00% 10.41% 6.47% 3.87% 2.37% 1.33% 0.75% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   10W 6D 7L +14GD   1521(12)
Next: @ RSL (09/05) , v NYR (09/09) , @ SKC (09/12)
LAF
36 69 1.57 93.67% 0.03% 3.62% 4.36% 10.36% 2.24% 7.92% 15.19% 16.63% 16.29% 13.21% 10.11% 7.18% 4.91% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 4D 8L +6 GD   1357(26)
Next: @ ATX (09/05) , @ S.D (09/09) , v HOU (09/12)
S.J
34 70 1.55 58.06% 0.00% 1.69% 2.77% 6.07% 0.20% 1.24% 2.99% 4.55% 6.23% 8.51% 10.37% 11.66% 12.32% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   9W 7D 6L +4 GD   1606(6)
Next: v SKC (09/05) , @ MIN (09/09) , v POR (09/12)
DAL
34 70 1.55 97.05% 0.05% 4.65% 4.62% 10.06% 4.17% 16.66% 22.95% 17.78% 13.48% 9.36% 6.31% 3.92% 2.43% 0.00%
        (St. Louis City SC)   9W 7D 6L +3 GD   1633(4)
Next: @ VCR (09/05) , @ POR (09/09) , v MIN (09/12)
STL
34 70 1.55 93.45% 0.04% 6.66% 5.90% 11.12% 4.39% 10.90% 16.33% 17.37% 14.68% 11.07% 8.24% 6.11% 4.36% 0.00%
        (Colorado Rapids)   10W 1D 11L +3 GD   1506(13)
Next: @ CLB (09/05) , @ ATX (09/09) , v MTL (09/12)
COL
31 67 1.41 79.50% 0.00% 3.82% 4.91% 9.93% 0.76% 3.08% 7.01% 9.99% 12.29% 13.74% 12.45% 10.83% 9.35% 0.00%
        (San Diego FC)   8W 6D 8L +7 GD   1572(8)
Next: @ ORL (09/05) , v S.J (09/09) , v PHI (09/13)
S.D
30 66 1.36 76.68% 0.00% 6.53% 5.90% 10.55% 0.38% 1.98% 4.98% 7.99% 10.56% 12.88% 14.24% 12.82% 10.85% 0.00%
        (Minnesota United FC)   7W 8D 7L -2 GD   1450(20)
Next: @ POR (09/05) , v DAL (09/09) , @ STL (09/12)
MIN
29 65 1.32 43.81% 0.00% 2.53% 3.02% 5.29% 0.07% 0.61% 1.58% 2.78% 4.15% 5.80% 7.80% 9.64% 11.39% 0.05%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 4D 9L +1 GD   1409(22)
Next: v LAF (09/05) , @ HOU (09/09) , v NYF (09/12)
RSL
28 67 1.33 47.80% 0.00% 2.13% 2.68% 5.52% 0.18% 0.92% 1.99% 3.53% 5.11% 6.59% 8.50% 10.21% 10.76% 0.05%
        (Portland Timbers)   8W 4D 10L +0 GD   1491(15)
Next: v MIN (09/05) , v STL (09/09) , @ DAL (09/12)
POR
28 64 1.27 51.50% 0.00% 3.52% 3.61% 6.51% 0.07% 0.85% 2.08% 3.74% 5.41% 7.53% 9.05% 11.01% 11.75% 0.03%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 5D 9L -5 GD   1328(28)
Next: v NYR (09/05) , v SKC (09/09) , @ LAG (09/12)
SEA
26 65 1.24 20.80% 0.00% 0.86% 1.20% 2.21% 0.02% 0.09% 0.40% 0.74% 1.36% 2.34% 3.49% 5.23% 7.12% 0.52%
        (LA Galaxy)   6W 8D 9L -7 GD   1429(21)
Next: v N.E (09/05) , @ VCR (09/09) , v SEA (09/12)
LAG
26 59 1.13 19.24% 0.00% 1.49% 1.57% 2.25% 0.00% 0.02% 0.14% 0.42% 0.96% 2.14% 3.29% 5.05% 7.23% 0.33%
        (Austin FC)   6W 6D 10L -13GD   1455(19)
Next: v S.J (09/05) , v COL (09/09) , @ VCR (09/13)
ATX
24 60 1.09 18.83% 0.00% 1.68% 1.55% 2.35% 0.00% 0.04% 0.22% 0.54% 1.10% 2.13% 3.33% 4.85% 6.63% 1.02%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 3D 15L -34GD   1285(30)
Next: @ DAL (09/05) , @ SEA (09/09) , v LAF (09/12)
SKC
15 51 0.68 0.12% 0.00% 0.01% 0.02% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.03% 0.07% 66.43%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  NSH E   1756 2.36  1455.7    1472.9
 2  VCR   W 1671 2.05  1466.8    1489.1
 3  HOU   W 1648 1.77  1489.9    1475.0
 4  STL   W 1633 1.55  1457.5    1506.0
 5  MIA E   1623 1.91  1487.4    1460.3
 6  DAL   W 1606 1.55  1522.4    1399.2
 7  CHI E   1579 1.76  1459.6    1511.9
 8  S.D   W 1572 1.36  1477.0    1499.1
 9  CLT E   1571 1.59  1478.3    1511.2
10  CIN E   1548 1.41  1477.5    1496.7
11  PHI E   1544 1.09  1452.6    1491.6
12  LAF   W 1521 1.57  1513.9    1443.0
13  COL   W 1506 1.41  1504.8    1449.2
14  N.E E   1503 1.68  1473.9    1500.1
15  POR   W 1491 1.27  1482.1    1495.8
16  ORL E   1489 1.14  1492.2    1474.0
17  TOR E   1463 1.14  1484.4    1515.3
18  NYF E   1455 1.27  1504.4    1474.9
19  ATX   W 1455 1.09  1502.6    1506.0
20  MIN   W 1450 1.32  1486.5    1507.0
21  LAG   W 1429 1.13  1478.1    1494.5
22  RSL   W 1409 1.33  1514.6    1468.1
23  ATL E   1376 0.95  1473.3    1482.8
24  MTL E   1375 0.95  1486.4    1507.0
25  DCU E   1363 1.14  1531.0    1471.8
26  S.J   W 1357 1.55  1493.3    1527.4
27  NYR E   1328 1.18  1488.1    1507.3
28  SEA   W 1328 1.24  1511.4    1477.1
29  CLB E   1294 0.91  1495.5    1484.6
30  SKC   W 1285 0.68  1483.8    1532.0



MLS Predictor as of August 23

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: Saturday: MTL 2-2 LAG, CLT 3-1 DCU, CIN 1-1 SEA, MIA 1-2 TOR, NYR 1-1 CHI, ORL 2-1 RSL, NSH 3-2 CLB, STL 2-1 HOU, ATX 1-1 PHI, VCR 5-0 DAL, LAF 1-1 POR, S.D 3-0 COL, S.J 1-5 MIN. Sunday: N.E 1-1 NYF, ATL 2-1 SKC.

Next weekend: Saturday: SEA - CHI, ATL - CLT, CLB - N.E, DCU - LAF, MIA - MTL, NYR - PHI, TOR - NYF, HOU - S.J, MIN - ORL, NSH - CIN, SKC - VCR, COL - RSL, POR - ATX, S.D - LAG. Sunday: STL - DAL.

Summary: Houston and Vancouver flip spots in the West after Vancouver’s mid-week whiff. Houston remains second and Vancouver improves to third in the Elo rankings as Miami’s home loss to Toronto drops them to fifth, dropping below St. Louis, who stopped Houston's win streak. Nashville pulls two extra time goals out of the hat against Columbus, turning a loss into a win and pulling them another step closer to the Supporter’s Shield, and two steps closer to first in the East after Miami’s loss. East playoff bubble: add TOR to the mix, DCU fading. West bubble: S.J is still hanging onto fourth but on current form is about to fall off a cliff, while POR and S.D are on the rise. Atlanta's win over SKC moved them from 15th to 11th in the East, leaving poor SKC as the nearly 60% favorite for the Wooden Spoon, with less than a 1% chance to make the playoffs, and dropping them below SEA to #30 in the Elo ranks, a position they have managed to escape five times already this season.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   15W 4D 2L +26GD   1737(1)
Next: v CIN (08/29) , @ NYF (09/04) , @ TOR (09/09)
NSH
49 88 2.33 100.00% 78.20% 7.34% 3.90% 8.49% 89.84% 8.16% 1.69% 0.26% 0.04% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   11W 6D 4L +9 GD   1607(5)
Next: v MTL (08/29) , v ATL (09/05) , @ CHI (09/09)
MIA
39 78 1.86 99.92% 3.84% 4.05% 3.51% 7.90% 5.94% 45.54% 26.75% 11.59% 5.56% 2.58% 1.28% 0.49% 0.18% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   11W 3D 6L +11GD   1592(7)
Next: @ SEA (08/29) , @ TOR (09/05) , v MIA (09/09)
CHI
36 78 1.80 99.50% 2.51% 4.04% 3.68% 8.65% 3.77% 31.28% 30.84% 15.14% 8.59% 4.97% 2.73% 1.45% 0.73% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   10W 4D 7L +7 GD   1463(17)
Next: @ CLB (08/29) , @ LAG (09/05) , @ NYF (09/09)
N.E
34 73 1.62 93.77% 0.08% 2.96% 4.36% 10.21% 0.17% 5.90% 12.87% 18.13% 17.88% 14.49% 11.17% 7.91% 5.25% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   9W 5D 7L +6 GD   1529(11)
Next: @ ATL (08/29) , v HOU (09/05) , @ MTL (09/09)
CLT
32 71 1.52 90.83% 0.04% 4.52% 5.49% 11.44% 0.13% 4.65% 11.68% 17.91% 17.20% 14.69% 10.91% 7.89% 5.77% 0.00%
        (FC Cincinnati)   8W 7D 6L +2 GD   1565(9)
Next: @ NSH (08/29) , v DCU (09/05) , @ PHI (09/09)
CIN
31 70 1.48 91.71% 0.06% 5.72% 5.87% 12.05% 0.16% 3.54% 10.67% 19.23% 18.27% 15.26% 11.23% 8.00% 5.36% 0.00%
        (New York City FC)   7W 6D 8L +5 GD   1446(20)
Next: @ TOR (08/29) , v NSH (09/04) , v N.E (09/09)
NYF
27 66 1.29 62.19% 0.00% 3.14% 4.07% 7.94% 0.00% 0.49% 2.05% 4.85% 8.12% 10.56% 12.15% 12.31% 11.66% 0.17%
        (New York Red Bulls)   7W 5D 9L -12GD   1374(25)
Next: v PHI (08/29) , @ SEA (09/05) , @ LAF (09/09)
NYR
26 65 1.24 40.14% 0.00% 1.89% 2.43% 4.76% 0.00% 0.08% 0.51% 1.93% 3.70% 5.87% 7.82% 9.50% 10.73% 0.82%
        (Orlando City)   7W 3D 11L -17GD   1484(14)
Next: @ MIN (08/29) , v S.D (09/05) , @ ATL (09/09)
ORL
24 63 1.14 54.97% 0.00% 3.69% 4.22% 7.33% 0.00% 0.19% 1.33% 4.33% 6.88% 8.93% 10.61% 11.28% 11.42% 0.59%
        (Toronto FC)   5W 9D 7L -6 GD   1473(16)
Next: v NYF (08/29) , v CHI (09/05) , v NSH (09/09)
TOR
24 63 1.14 43.96% 0.00% 3.27% 3.49% 5.83% 0.00% 0.06% 0.48% 1.98% 4.00% 6.63% 9.18% 10.51% 11.12% 1.11%
        (DC United)   5W 9D 7L -8 GD   1357(26)
Next: v LAF (08/29) , @ CIN (09/05) , v CLB (09/09)
DCU
24 63 1.14 28.36% 0.00% 1.33% 1.89% 3.32% 0.00% 0.01% 0.25% 1.11% 2.27% 3.76% 5.26% 7.18% 8.51% 2.67%
        (Atlanta United FC)   6W 3D 12L -11GD   1426(22)
Next: v CLT (08/29) , @ MIA (09/05) , v ORL (09/09)
ATL
21 60 1.00 27.45% 0.00% 1.91% 2.29% 3.59% 0.00% 0.03% 0.31% 1.10% 2.12% 3.78% 5.32% 6.82% 7.98% 4.28%
        (Philadelphia Union)   5W 6D 10L -7 GD   1505(13)
Next: @ NYR (08/29) , v MTL (09/05) , v CIN (09/09)
PHI
21 60 1.00 38.87% 0.00% 3.43% 3.42% 5.07% 0.00% 0.04% 0.42% 1.72% 3.69% 5.55% 7.39% 9.10% 10.97% 2.29%
        (CF Montréal)   5W 6D 10L -10GD   1389(23)
Next: @ MIA (08/29) , @ PHI (09/05) , v CLT (09/09)
MTL
21 60 1.00 15.57% 0.00% 1.15% 1.29% 1.95% 0.00% 0.01% 0.07% 0.40% 0.97% 1.71% 2.78% 4.08% 5.54% 7.47%
        (Columbus Crew)   5W 5D 11L -6 GD   1341(27)
Next: v N.E (08/29) , v COL (09/05) , @ DCU (09/09)
CLB
20 59 0.95 12.77% 0.00% 0.74% 0.88% 1.46% 0.00% 0.01% 0.08% 0.32% 0.72% 1.21% 2.17% 3.48% 4.78% 10.51%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   12W 4D 4L +27GD   1652(3)
Next: @ SKC (08/29) , v STL (09/05) , v LAG (09/09)
VCR
40 82 2.00 99.88% 10.69% 5.10% 3.59% 8.77% 52.53% 24.38% 10.66% 5.74% 3.30% 1.78% 0.87% 0.43% 0.20% 0.00%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   12W 2D 7L +4 GD   1673(2)
Next: v S.J (08/29) , @ CLT (09/05) , v RSL (09/09)
HOU
38 77 1.81 99.56% 3.98% 5.72% 4.05% 9.08% 31.22% 33.02% 15.21% 8.77% 5.07% 2.99% 1.76% 0.98% 0.53% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   10W 5D 7L +14GD   1526(12)
Next: @ DCU (08/29) , @ RSL (09/05) , v NYR (09/09)
LAF
35 71 1.59 93.57% 0.12% 3.69% 4.41% 9.90% 3.40% 9.21% 15.82% 17.00% 15.08% 12.16% 9.28% 6.74% 4.87% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 3D 8L +6 GD   1332(28)
Next: @ HOU (08/29) , @ ATX (09/05) , @ S.D (09/09)
S.J
33 72 1.57 50.67% 0.01% 1.43% 2.45% 5.25% 0.20% 0.93% 1.93% 3.46% 5.36% 7.01% 8.94% 10.77% 12.06% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   9W 6D 6L +4 GD   1594(6)
Next: @ STL (08/30) , v SKC (09/05) , @ MIN (09/09)
DAL
33 72 1.57 96.02% 0.19% 4.81% 4.60% 10.53% 4.53% 12.79% 20.35% 17.63% 14.21% 10.66% 7.30% 5.15% 3.40% 0.00%
        (St. Louis City SC)   9W 6D 6L +3 GD   1646(4)
Next: v DAL (08/30) , @ VCR (09/05) , @ POR (09/09)
STL
33 72 1.57 93.40% 0.26% 6.93% 5.79% 10.92% 6.22% 11.71% 16.42% 16.08% 13.46% 10.65% 8.06% 6.09% 4.70% 0.00%
        (Colorado Rapids)   9W 1D 11L +2 GD   1479(15)
Next: v RSL (08/29) , @ CLB (09/05) , @ ATX (09/09)
COL
28 67 1.33 66.96% 0.00% 3.29% 3.96% 8.09% 0.37% 1.61% 4.17% 6.61% 9.02% 11.03% 11.66% 11.34% 11.15% 0.04%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 4D 8L +2 GD   1433(21)
Next: @ COL (08/29) , v LAF (09/05) , @ HOU (09/09)
RSL
28 70 1.40 58.85% 0.01% 2.59% 3.18% 7.06% 0.54% 1.67% 3.61% 5.49% 7.32% 8.84% 9.91% 10.74% 10.72% 0.06%
        (Portland Timbers)   8W 4D 9L +1 GD   1566(8)
Next: v ATX (08/29) , v MIN (09/05) , v STL (09/09)
POR
28 67 1.33 74.62% 0.00% 5.48% 5.22% 9.78% 0.56% 2.68% 6.34% 8.98% 10.88% 11.72% 11.94% 11.42% 10.12% 0.01%
        (Minnesota United FC)   7W 7D 7L -2 GD   1456(18)
Next: v ORL (08/29) , @ POR (09/05) , v DAL (09/09)
MIN
28 67 1.33 47.61% 0.00% 2.75% 3.20% 5.72% 0.14% 0.74% 1.94% 3.16% 4.90% 6.51% 8.62% 9.98% 11.62% 0.10%
        (San Diego FC)   7W 6D 8L +5 GD   1548(10)
Next: v LAG (08/29) , @ ORL (09/05) , v S.J (09/09)
S.D
27 66 1.29 64.65% 0.00% 5.34% 5.05% 8.72% 0.26% 1.10% 2.84% 5.22% 7.82% 10.26% 12.10% 12.70% 12.36% 0.04%
        (LA Galaxy)   6W 8D 8L -5 GD   1451(19)
Next: @ S.D (08/29) , v N.E (09/05) , @ VCR (09/09)
LAG
26 62 1.18 27.64% 0.00% 2.11% 2.03% 3.33% 0.01% 0.04% 0.30% 0.95% 1.87% 3.38% 5.16% 7.04% 8.90% 0.39%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 4D 9L -5 GD   1314(29)
Next: v CHI (08/29) , v NYR (09/05) , v SKC (09/09)
SEA
25 67 1.25 19.13% 0.00% 0.89% 1.07% 2.03% 0.02% 0.11% 0.37% 0.79% 1.37% 2.33% 3.21% 4.68% 6.26% 1.43%
        (Austin FC)   5W 6D 10L -14GD   1386(24)
Next: @ POR (08/29) , v S.J (09/05) , v COL (09/09)
ATX
21 60 1.00 7.13% 0.00% 0.64% 0.57% 0.79% 0.00% 0.01% 0.04% 0.13% 0.33% 0.69% 1.16% 1.86% 2.92% 8.38%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 3D 14L -31GD   1306(30)
Next: v VCR (08/29) , @ DAL (09/05) , @ SEA (09/09)
SKC
15 54 0.71 0.32% 0.00% 0.04% 0.03% 0.03% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.04% 0.07% 0.20% 59.65%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  NSH E   1737 2.33  1456.6    1470.3
 2  HOU   W 1673 1.81  1494.8    1459.7
 3  VCR   W 1652 2.00  1479.2    1475.6
 4  STL   W 1646 1.57  1441.9    1522.7
 5  MIA E   1607 1.86  1495.6    1453.3
 6  DAL   W 1594 1.57  1513.7    1427.6
 7  CHI E   1592 1.80  1473.2    1494.2
 8  POR   W 1566 1.33  1488.9    1477.6
 9  CIN E   1565 1.48  1461.6    1517.4
10  S.D   W 1548 1.29  1489.2    1483.0
11  CLT E   1529 1.52  1478.4    1522.2
12  LAF   W 1526 1.59  1517.0    1441.7
13  PHI E   1505 1.00  1453.7    1489.1
14  ORL E   1484 1.14  1495.5    1474.8
15  COL   W 1479 1.33  1517.9    1441.4
16  TOR E   1473 1.14  1481.1    1509.0
17  N.E E   1463 1.62  1482.7    1499.1
18  MIN   W 1456 1.33  1487.5    1506.8
19  LAG   W 1451 1.18  1472.6    1501.4
20  NYF E   1446 1.29  1499.3    1491.4
21  RSL   W 1433 1.40  1513.8    1465.0
22  ATL E   1426 1.00  1473.0    1487.4
23  MTL E   1389 1.00  1481.2    1515.6
24  ATX   W 1386 1.00  1496.1    1518.5
25  NYR E   1374 1.24  1489.2    1499.1
26  DCU E   1357 1.14  1529.1    1479.2
27  CLB E   1341 0.95  1503.9    1474.2
28  S.J   W 1332 1.57  1484.0    1545.0
29  SEA   W 1314 1.25  1512.3    1481.2
30  SKC   W 1306 0.71  1485.8    1529.6



MLS Predictor as of August 19

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Latest results added: Wednesday Midweek Madness!: TOR 3-3 CLT, CLB 1-2 MTL, PHI 2-2 MIA, CIN 2-1 NYF, NYR 0-1 NSH, DCU 0-3 N.E, SKC 1-1 STL, MIN 1-2 ATL, ORL 1-2 CHI, SEA 1-2 ATX, RSL 3-4 DAL, COL 1-0 LAF, POR 3-1 S.D, VCR 0-1 HOU, LAG 1-0 S.J.

Summary: Nashville nails it down with a late one in Red Bulls Stadium, now seven points clear of Miami with fifteen to play. Philly scores three against Miami but only two count and Miami escapes with a draw and some red cards. Toronto down a man and two goals manages to steal a point from Charlotte. New England, Cincy and Chicago all win to keep pace. Houston beats Vancouver 1-nil to take the West division lead (although VCR has a game in hand), and moves to 2nd in ELO rankings, passing VCR and MIA. Portland continues their rise, past LAFC into 9th in Elo, but still only ninth in the West in actual points. And Seattle has dropped below SKC in Elo to take over last place, although their accumulated points before the floor was removed from under them eight games ago will probably suffice to avoid the wooden spoon. Dallas is now ahead of VCR as well, into the #4 slot after their 4-3 win in Salt Lake. Fifteen more games on the weekend, just to keep everyone on their toes, including NSH - CLB (Battle Yellow), VCR - DAL, and STL - HOU.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   14W 4D 2L +25GD   1732(1)
Next: v CLB (08/22) , v CIN (08/29) , @ NYF (09/04)
NSH
46 88 2.30 100.00% 66.47% 7.12% 3.87% 8.83% 76.38% 17.89% 4.66% 0.84% 0.19% 0.04% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   11W 6D 3L +10GD   1689(3)
Next: v TOR (08/22) , v MTL (08/29) , v ATL (09/05)
MIA
39 81 1.95 99.99% 13.01% 5.54% 3.85% 8.23% 17.15% 50.46% 21.92% 6.58% 2.55% 0.88% 0.31% 0.11% 0.03% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   11W 2D 6L +11GD   1603(6)
Next: @ NYR (08/22) , @ SEA (08/29) , @ TOR (09/05)
CHI
35 80 1.84 99.61% 4.14% 4.19% 3.69% 8.48% 5.80% 22.73% 37.53% 16.64% 8.68% 4.48% 2.09% 1.10% 0.55% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   10W 3D 7L +7 GD   1475(15)
Next: v NYF (08/23) , @ CLB (08/29) , @ LAG (09/05)
N.E
33 75 1.65 95.26% 0.14% 3.01% 4.46% 10.48% 0.28% 4.29% 13.81% 20.98% 20.06% 14.61% 9.89% 6.89% 4.44% 0.00%
        (FC Cincinnati)   8W 6D 6L +2 GD   1590(8)
Next: v SEA (08/22) , @ NSH (08/29) , v DCU (09/05)
CIN
30 72 1.50 95.28% 0.15% 5.90% 6.17% 12.61% 0.31% 2.82% 11.80% 25.84% 20.66% 14.69% 9.38% 6.00% 3.78% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   8W 5D 7L +4 GD   1508(13)
Next: v DCU (08/22) , @ ATL (08/29) , v HOU (09/05)
CLT
29 71 1.45 84.42% 0.03% 4.49% 5.66% 11.12% 0.07% 1.38% 6.02% 13.06% 16.24% 16.67% 13.04% 10.34% 7.60% 0.01%
        (New York City FC)   7W 5D 8L +5 GD   1435(19)
Next: @ N.E (08/23) , @ TOR (08/29) , v NSH (09/04)
NYF
26 68 1.30 63.93% 0.00% 3.17% 4.18% 8.04% 0.01% 0.27% 1.72% 5.23% 8.64% 10.90% 12.94% 12.53% 11.68% 0.25%
        (New York Red Bulls)   7W 4D 9L -12GD   1363(27)
Next: v CHI (08/22) , v PHI (08/29) , @ SEA (09/05)
NYR
25 67 1.25 42.50% 0.00% 1.87% 2.64% 4.90% 0.00% 0.07% 0.64% 2.08% 4.07% 6.43% 8.56% 9.93% 10.71% 1.11%
        (DC United)   5W 9D 6L -6 GD   1376(26)
Next: @ CLT (08/22) , v LAF (08/29) , @ CIN (09/05)
DCU
24 66 1.20 40.81% 0.00% 1.76% 2.64% 4.88% 0.00% 0.02% 0.38% 1.88% 3.98% 6.36% 8.06% 9.23% 10.90% 1.74%
        (Orlando City)   6W 3D 11L -18GD   1450(17)
Next: v RSL (08/22) , @ MIN (08/29) , v S.D (09/05)
ORL
21 63 1.05 46.57% 0.00% 2.75% 3.51% 6.01% 0.00% 0.02% 0.59% 2.46% 5.07% 7.45% 9.59% 10.56% 10.83% 2.04%
        (Toronto FC)   4W 9D 7L -7 GD   1396(23)
Next: @ MIA (08/22) , v NYF (08/29) , v CHI (09/05)
TOR
21 63 1.05 23.91% 0.00% 1.64% 1.82% 2.90% 0.00% 0.00% 0.09% 0.46% 1.34% 2.74% 4.95% 6.46% 7.86% 6.27%
        (Columbus Crew)   5W 5D 10L -5 GD   1346(28)
Next: @ NSH (08/22) , v N.E (08/29) , v COL (09/05)
CLB
20 62 1.00 16.82% 0.00% 0.92% 1.22% 1.97% 0.00% 0.00% 0.08% 0.33% 0.98% 1.76% 2.98% 4.51% 6.17% 9.08%
        (Philadelphia Union)   5W 5D 10L -7 GD   1506(14)
Next: @ ATX (08/22) , @ NYR (08/29) , v MTL (09/05)
PHI
20 62 1.00 46.91% 0.00% 3.77% 3.77% 6.26% 0.00% 0.03% 0.63% 2.54% 4.66% 7.11% 9.46% 11.04% 11.44% 2.34%
        (CF Montréal)   5W 5D 10L -10GD   1393(24)
Next: v LAG (08/22) , @ MIA (08/29) , @ PHI (09/05)
MTL
20 62 1.00 22.69% 0.00% 1.53% 1.70% 2.71% 0.00% 0.00% 0.06% 0.61% 1.48% 3.12% 4.46% 5.73% 7.23% 7.17%
        (Atlanta United FC)   5W 3D 12L -12GD   1402(20)
Next: v SKC (08/23) , v CLT (08/29) , @ MIA (09/05)
ATL
18 60 0.90 21.31% 0.00% 1.47% 1.67% 2.59% 0.00% 0.00% 0.07% 0.47% 1.39% 2.76% 4.28% 5.56% 6.78% 10.24%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   12W 2D 6L +5 GD   1714(2)
Next: @ STL (08/22) , v S.J (08/29) , @ CLT (09/05)
HOU
38 80 1.90 99.83% 9.01% 6.65% 4.04% 9.15% 48.86% 25.59% 11.53% 6.21% 3.57% 1.94% 1.19% 0.62% 0.33% 0.00%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   11W 4D 4L +22GD   1609(5)
Next: v DAL (08/22) , @ SKC (08/29) , v STL (09/05)
VCR
37 82 1.95 99.21% 5.99% 4.27% 3.71% 8.85% 30.07% 27.58% 15.41% 9.80% 6.69% 4.42% 2.73% 1.59% 0.91% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   10W 4D 7L +14GD   1533(10)
Next: v POR (08/22) , @ DCU (08/29) , @ RSL (09/05)
LAF
34 73 1.62 93.87% 0.24% 3.69% 4.36% 9.85% 4.35% 10.61% 15.88% 16.33% 14.17% 11.69% 9.36% 6.67% 4.82% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 3D 7L +10GD   1401(21)
Next: v MIN (08/22) , @ HOU (08/29) , @ ATX (09/05)
S.J
33 75 1.65 71.20% 0.05% 2.54% 3.39% 7.51% 1.01% 2.64% 4.90% 7.28% 9.10% 10.43% 11.74% 11.99% 12.12% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   9W 6D 5L +9 GD   1631(4)
Next: @ VCR (08/22) , @ STL (08/30) , v SKC (09/05)
DAL
33 75 1.65 97.60% 0.64% 5.28% 4.75% 10.28% 9.88% 17.62% 21.47% 16.51% 11.86% 8.45% 5.93% 3.71% 2.17% 0.00%
        (St. Louis City SC)   8W 6D 6L +2 GD   1599(7)
Next: v HOU (08/22) , v DAL (08/30) , @ VCR (09/05)
STL
30 72 1.50 85.70% 0.08% 6.37% 5.79% 10.84% 3.16% 6.49% 10.39% 12.39% 13.27% 12.32% 10.94% 9.33% 7.40% 0.00%
        (Colorado Rapids)   9W 1D 10L +5 GD   1512(11)
Next: @ S.D (08/22) , v RSL (08/29) , @ CLB (09/05)
COL
28 70 1.40 75.73% 0.02% 4.07% 4.39% 9.39% 0.81% 3.06% 6.46% 8.97% 11.02% 12.07% 12.04% 11.30% 10.01% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 4D 7L +3 GD   1463(16)
Next: @ ORL (08/22) , @ COL (08/29) , v LAF (09/05)
RSL
28 73 1.47 69.13% 0.02% 3.18% 3.96% 8.07% 0.96% 2.86% 5.35% 7.71% 9.18% 10.18% 10.89% 11.06% 10.93% 0.02%
        (Portland Timbers)   8W 3D 9L +1 GD   1560(9)
Next: @ LAF (08/22) , v ATX (08/29) , v MIN (09/05)
POR
27 69 1.35 73.91% 0.01% 5.49% 5.31% 9.65% 0.72% 2.70% 5.95% 8.60% 10.32% 11.66% 11.61% 11.74% 10.61% 0.02%
        (LA Galaxy)   6W 7D 8L -5 GD   1447(18)
Next: @ MTL (08/22) , @ S.D (08/29) , v N.E (09/05)
LAG
25 64 1.19 32.44% 0.00% 2.29% 2.14% 3.98% 0.01% 0.14% 0.45% 1.33% 2.56% 4.09% 5.77% 8.02% 10.08% 0.51%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 7D 7L -6 GD   1397(22)
Next: @ S.J (08/22) , v ORL (08/29) , @ POR (09/05)
MIN
25 67 1.25 26.48% 0.00% 1.54% 1.88% 3.14% 0.05% 0.18% 0.62% 1.26% 2.04% 3.26% 4.56% 6.26% 8.26% 0.93%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 9L -5 GD   1290(30)
Next: @ CIN (08/22) , v CHI (08/29) , v NYR (09/05)
SEA
24 69 1.26 16.11% 0.00% 0.69% 0.93% 1.69% 0.01% 0.06% 0.26% 0.53% 1.08% 1.52% 2.70% 4.10% 5.85% 2.06%
        (San Diego FC)   6W 6D 8L +2 GD   1509(12)
Next: v COL (08/22) , v LAG (08/29) , @ ORL (09/05)
S.D
24 66 1.20 48.16% 0.00% 3.89% 3.55% 6.27% 0.11% 0.46% 1.26% 2.86% 4.66% 6.97% 8.83% 10.88% 12.12% 0.37%
        (Austin FC)   5W 5D 10L -14GD   1384(25)
Next: v PHI (08/22) , @ POR (08/29) , v S.J (09/05)
ATX
20 62 1.00 9.52% 0.00% 0.83% 0.82% 1.19% 0.00% 0.01% 0.08% 0.23% 0.46% 0.94% 1.56% 2.43% 3.80% 9.19%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 3D 13L -30GD   1327(29)
Next: @ ATL (08/23) , v VCR (08/29) , @ DAL (09/05)
SKC
15 57 0.75 1.11% 0.00% 0.10% 0.10% 0.13% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.02% 0.04% 0.13% 0.31% 0.60% 46.64%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  NSH E   1732 2.30  1465.7    1458.6
 2  HOU   W 1714 1.90  1482.7    1476.6
 3  MIA E   1689 1.95  1499.0    1437.8
 4  DAL   W 1631 1.65  1495.3    1450.6
 5  VCR   W 1609 1.95  1483.1    1476.7
 6  CHI E   1603 1.84  1476.1    1485.8
 7  STL   W 1599 1.50  1447.0    1512.1
 8  CIN E   1590 1.50  1461.1    1503.2
 9  POR   W 1560 1.35  1486.9    1488.4
10  LAF   W 1533 1.62  1521.4    1444.9
11  COL   W 1512 1.40  1507.8    1459.7
12  S.D   W 1509 1.20  1499.4    1481.3
13  CLT E   1508 1.45  1480.8    1516.3
14  PHI E   1506 1.00  1455.3    1484.5
15  N.E E   1475 1.65  1480.9    1490.7
16  RSL   W 1463 1.47  1505.3    1478.9
17  ORL E   1450 1.05  1517.8    1449.1
18  LAG   W 1447 1.19  1480.2    1487.2
19  NYF E   1435 1.30  1493.4    1496.4
20  ATL E   1402 0.90  1485.3    1472.4
21  S.J   W 1401 1.65  1475.2    1537.3
22  MIN   W 1397 1.25  1488.8    1512.7
23  TOR E   1396 1.05  1479.8    1519.6
24  MTL E   1393 1.00  1484.9    1497.8
25  ATX   W 1384 1.00  1499.6    1514.3
26  DCU E   1376 1.20  1524.0    1483.1
27  NYR E   1363 1.25  1489.9    1492.2
28  CLB E   1346 1.00  1480.8    1506.6
29  SKC   W 1327 0.75  1484.5    1525.8
30  SEA   W 1290 1.26  1507.3    1497.8



MLS Predictor as of August 16

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

Latest results added: Last Saturday: N.E 0-2 HOU. This Saturday: TOR 2-1 N.E, MTL 1-1 DCU, ATL 2-1 NYR, ORL 1-1 CIN, CLT 3-1 CLB, NSH 4-1 MIA, HOU 1-0 LAG, RSL 1-1 MIN, COL 2-0 SKC, LAF 0-1 S.D, S.J 1-3 STL. Sunday: CHI 2-1 POR, NYF 2-3 PHI, ATC 1-2 DAL, SEA 0-2 VCR. Up next: a full slate of mid-week games on Wednesday! No more breaks, it's route one to the playoffs from here!

Summary: 12 of the 30 teams got a two-week break except for N.E and HOU, who played a match in the middle of it. The other 18 MLS sides all played three games against Liga MX opponents in League's Cup, reducing to four for the next stage, which will no doubt affect the remaining schedule. Houston won again this weekend and their two wins have put them at the head of the Western standings and Western ELO rankings, with LAF and S.J both losing at home. Vancouver righted the ship with a 2-nil win against struggling Seattle setting up a crucial mid-week match with Houston visiting Vancouver. In even bigger news, Nashville's thumping of Miami puts them in the driver's seat for the Supporter's Shield and the East division title, leaving Miami seven points back with fifteen games left. Philadelphia beat NYCFC after being down 2-nil and has moved from 29th to 15th in the Elo ranks since the World Cup break, and into the crowded playoff race for the final East spot. In fact, both conferences have three frontrunners battling it out for the top spot with 95%+ chance to make the playoffs, followed by a second-tier of four teams with 65-95% chance to get in, and then five teams in the 30-65% range battling it out for the play-in game and the right to host it or avoid it by finishing higher, with three more under 30% trying to get back into contention somehow.

At the wrong end of the table, Atlanta's win against the Red Bulls makes SKC the frontrunner for last place, a position SKC has dug themselves out of three times already this year....

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   13W 4D 2L +24GD   1715(1)
Next: @ NYR (08/19) , v CLB (08/22) , v CIN (08/29)
NSH
43 88 2.26 100.00% 55.18% 6.23% 4.01% 8.67% 68.55% 24.72% 5.11% 1.24% 0.27% 0.08% 0.02% 0.01% 0.01% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   11W 5D 3L +10GD   1696(2)
Next: @ PHI (08/19) , v TOR (08/22) , v MTL (08/29)
MIA
38 83 2.00 99.98% 19.11% 5.63% 3.90% 8.48% 26.80% 51.30% 14.52% 4.33% 1.76% 0.75% 0.33% 0.13% 0.06% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   10W 2D 6L +10GD   1559(9)
Next: @ ORL (08/19) , @ NYR (08/22) , @ SEA (08/29)
CHI
32 80 1.78 97.50% 2.42% 3.67% 3.90% 8.76% 3.88% 14.98% 34.42% 17.10% 10.40% 6.79% 4.67% 3.12% 2.15% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   9W 3D 7L +4 GD   1413(21)
Next: @ DCU (08/19) , v NYF (08/23) , @ CLB (08/29)
N.E
30 75 1.58 79.23% 0.05% 2.45% 4.10% 8.77% 0.14% 1.81% 8.64% 11.83% 12.66% 12.46% 11.68% 10.71% 9.31% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   8W 4D 7L +4 GD   1509(13)
Next: @ TOR (08/19) , v DCU (08/22) , @ ATL (08/29)
CLT
28 73 1.47 83.66% 0.08% 4.17% 5.12% 10.38% 0.17% 2.75% 10.89% 15.11% 14.50% 13.09% 10.74% 9.06% 7.37% 0.02%
        (FC Cincinnati)   7W 6D 6L +1 GD   1570(8)
Next: v NYF (08/19) , v SEA (08/22) , @ NSH (08/29)
CIN
27 72 1.42 89.22% 0.11% 5.33% 5.72% 10.87% 0.36% 2.72% 12.28% 19.72% 16.68% 13.22% 10.31% 7.79% 6.14% 0.01%
        (New York City FC)   7W 5D 7L +6 GD   1454(18)
Next: @ CIN (08/19) , @ N.E (08/23) , @ TOR (08/29)
NYF
26 71 1.37 68.84% 0.01% 3.38% 4.42% 8.55% 0.07% 0.76% 4.29% 7.95% 10.39% 11.62% 11.73% 11.55% 10.49% 0.07%
        (New York Red Bulls)   7W 4D 8L -11GD   1381(25)
Next: v NSH (08/19) , v CHI (08/22) , v PHI (08/29)
NYR
25 70 1.32 46.55% 0.00% 2.09% 2.99% 5.59% 0.03% 0.24% 1.51% 3.48% 5.35% 6.99% 8.59% 9.46% 10.89% 0.35%
        (DC United)   5W 9D 5L -3 GD   1448(19)
Next: v N.E (08/19) , @ CLT (08/22) , v LAF (08/29)
DCU
24 69 1.26 58.30% 0.00% 2.99% 4.01% 7.41% 0.01% 0.31% 2.63% 6.34% 8.27% 9.06% 10.30% 10.85% 10.54% 0.28%
        (Orlando City)   6W 3D 10L -17GD   1500(14)
Next: v CHI (08/19) , v RSL (08/22) , @ MIN (08/29)
ORL
21 66 1.11 58.72% 0.00% 3.78% 4.38% 7.62% 0.01% 0.27% 3.34% 6.50% 8.66% 9.71% 10.12% 10.08% 10.02% 0.57%
        (Columbus Crew)   5W 5D 9L -4 GD   1412(23)
Next: v MTL (08/19) , @ NSH (08/22) , v N.E (08/29)
CLB
20 65 1.05 33.07% 0.00% 1.98% 2.42% 4.13% 0.00% 0.04% 0.71% 1.91% 3.33% 4.58% 5.87% 7.59% 9.05% 1.94%
        (Toronto FC)   4W 8D 7L -7 GD   1395(24)
Next: v CLT (08/19) , @ MIA (08/22) , v NYF (08/29)
TOR
20 65 1.05 22.97% 0.00% 1.61% 1.77% 2.91% 0.00% 0.01% 0.28% 0.91% 1.70% 2.90% 4.23% 5.77% 7.17% 4.12%
        (Philadelphia Union)   5W 4D 10L -7 GD   1498(15)
Next: v MIA (08/19) , @ ATX (08/22) , @ NYR (08/29)
PHI
19 64 1.00 44.43% 0.00% 3.49% 3.86% 5.83% 0.00% 0.09% 1.30% 3.23% 4.97% 6.87% 8.35% 9.41% 10.20% 1.61%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 5D 10L -11GD   1334(28)
Next: @ CLB (08/19) , v LAG (08/22) , @ MIA (08/29)
MTL
17 62 0.89 9.47% 0.00% 0.69% 0.74% 1.09% 0.00% 0.01% 0.04% 0.19% 0.58% 1.06% 1.70% 2.43% 3.46% 14.52%
        (Atlanta United FC)   4W 3D 12L -13GD   1337(27)
Next: @ MIN (08/19) , v SKC (08/23) , v CLT (08/29)
ATL
15 60 0.79 8.05% 0.00% 0.51% 0.64% 0.96% 0.00% 0.01% 0.03% 0.18% 0.47% 0.82% 1.36% 2.02% 3.15% 20.50%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   11W 4D 3L +23GD   1667(3)
Next: v HOU (08/19) , v DAL (08/22) , @ SKC (08/29)
VCR
37 85 2.06 99.66% 16.52% 5.41% 3.56% 8.84% 53.66% 19.93% 10.49% 6.23% 3.91% 2.56% 1.50% 0.85% 0.54% 0.00%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   11W 2D 6L +4 GD   1663(4)
Next: @ VCR (08/19) , @ STL (08/22) , v S.J (08/29)
HOU
35 80 1.84 98.17% 4.49% 6.03% 4.23% 9.41% 23.79% 26.59% 16.41% 10.76% 7.42% 5.47% 3.67% 2.40% 1.65% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   10W 4D 6L +15GD   1572(7)
Next: @ COL (08/19) , v POR (08/22) , @ DCU (08/29)
LAF
34 76 1.70 95.44% 0.86% 4.13% 4.10% 9.45% 7.83% 15.94% 18.04% 15.58% 12.31% 9.60% 7.11% 5.27% 3.75% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 3D 6L +11GD   1432(20)
Next: @ LAG (08/19) , v MIN (08/22) , @ HOU (08/29)
S.J
33 78 1.74 76.97% 0.25% 2.61% 3.59% 8.13% 2.12% 5.73% 7.26% 9.13% 9.95% 10.99% 10.95% 10.57% 10.27% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   8W 6D 5L +8 GD   1589(6)
Next: @ RSL (08/19) , @ VCR (08/22) , @ STL (08/30)
DAL
30 75 1.58 91.11% 0.32% 5.18% 4.76% 10.50% 4.12% 10.38% 14.18% 14.72% 13.42% 11.52% 9.36% 7.64% 5.76% 0.00%
        (St. Louis City SC)   8W 5D 6L +2 GD   1613(5)
Next: @ SKC (08/19) , v HOU (08/22) , v DAL (08/30)
STL
29 74 1.53 86.78% 0.33% 6.35% 5.40% 10.44% 4.27% 8.49% 11.44% 13.00% 12.54% 11.64% 10.01% 8.43% 6.97% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 4D 6L +4 GD   1511(12)
Next: v DAL (08/19) , @ ORL (08/22) , @ COL (08/29)
RSL
28 76 1.56 78.07% 0.24% 3.92% 4.34% 9.26% 2.91% 6.85% 8.92% 9.70% 10.57% 10.57% 10.52% 9.44% 8.59% 0.00%
        (Colorado Rapids)   8W 1D 10L +4 GD   1466(17)
Next: v LAF (08/19) , @ S.D (08/22) , v RSL (08/29)
COL
25 70 1.32 54.64% 0.01% 3.09% 3.29% 6.66% 0.41% 1.50% 3.37% 4.77% 6.76% 7.82% 9.13% 10.14% 10.74% 0.07%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 7D 6L -5 GD   1468(16)
Next: v ATL (08/19) , @ S.J (08/22) , v ORL (08/29)
MIN
25 70 1.32 46.91% 0.00% 2.88% 2.95% 5.76% 0.23% 1.10% 2.29% 3.79% 4.76% 6.33% 8.00% 9.48% 10.91% 0.15%
        (Portland Timbers)   7W 3D 9L -1 GD   1521(11)
Next: v S.D (08/19) , @ LAF (08/22) , v ATX (08/29)
POR
24 69 1.26 57.93% 0.01% 4.18% 4.00% 7.43% 0.27% 1.74% 3.48% 5.29% 7.29% 8.27% 9.69% 10.78% 11.12% 0.11%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 8L -4 GD   1350(26)
Next: v ATX (08/19) , @ CIN (08/22) , v CHI (08/29)
SEA
24 72 1.33 30.98% 0.01% 1.34% 1.71% 3.54% 0.11% 0.49% 1.05% 1.71% 2.81% 3.95% 5.03% 7.01% 8.82% 0.52%
        (San Diego FC)   6W 6D 7L +4 GD   1543(10)
Next: @ POR (08/19) , v COL (08/22) , v LAG (08/29)
S.D
24 69 1.26 58.97% 0.01% 4.97% 4.32% 7.70% 0.25% 1.22% 2.88% 4.71% 6.81% 8.87% 10.81% 11.77% 11.65% 0.07%
        (LA Galaxy)   5W 7D 8L -6 GD   1412(22)
Next: v S.J (08/19) , @ MTL (08/22) , @ S.D (08/29)
LAG
22 64 1.10 19.33% 0.00% 1.34% 1.42% 2.31% 0.01% 0.04% 0.18% 0.54% 1.30% 2.00% 3.41% 4.88% 6.97% 1.06%
        (Austin FC)   4W 5D 10L -15GD   1332(29)
Next: @ SEA (08/19) , v PHI (08/22) , @ POR (08/29)
ATX
17 62 0.89 3.83% 0.00% 0.41% 0.26% 0.46% 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.06% 0.11% 0.34% 0.64% 1.02% 1.63% 16.36%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 2D 13L -30GD   1312(30)
Next: v STL (08/19) , @ ATL (08/23) , v VCR (08/29)
SKC
14 59 0.74 1.23% 0.00% 0.14% 0.10% 0.12% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.03% 0.07% 0.18% 0.32% 0.62% 37.69%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  NSH E   1715 2.26  1468.3    1454.7
 2  MIA E   1696 2.00  1494.2    1440.4
 3  VCR   W 1667 2.06  1482.2    1478.2
 4  HOU   W 1663 1.84  1467.3    1513.3
 5  STL   W 1613 1.53  1452.4    1512.2
 6  DAL   W 1589 1.58  1502.5    1469.4
 7  LAF   W 1572 1.70  1520.6    1467.4
 8  CIN E   1570 1.42  1475.6    1492.7
 9  CHI E   1559 1.78  1466.5    1494.1
10  S.D   W 1543 1.26  1497.0    1490.4
11  POR   W 1521 1.26  1506.2    1473.0
12  RSL   W 1511 1.56  1504.2    1481.6
13  CLT E   1509 1.47  1471.0    1507.0
14  ORL E   1500 1.11  1516.8    1454.3
15  PHI E   1498 1.00  1457.2    1482.6
16  MIN   W 1468 1.32  1502.1    1491.8
17  COL   W 1466 1.32  1515.1    1469.0
18  NYF E   1454 1.37  1489.3    1498.8
19  DCU E   1448 1.26  1509.8    1486.5
20  S.J   W 1432 1.74  1476.5    1533.5
21  N.E E   1413 1.58  1475.3    1507.0
22  LAG   W 1412 1.10  1488.6    1483.3
23  CLB E   1412 1.05  1480.5    1483.9
24  TOR E   1395 1.05  1472.7    1518.1
25  NYR E   1381 1.32  1475.7    1508.1
26  SEA   W 1350 1.33  1520.4    1474.6
27  ATL E   1337 0.79  1485.7    1479.8
28  MTL E   1334 0.89  1485.9    1500.2
29  ATX   W 1332 0.89  1517.2    1511.8
30  SKC   W 1312 0.74  1490.3    1524.6

MLS Predictor as of August 1

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%. Same with 100.00% as opposed to 99.99%. Lots of sims all saying the same thing does not necessarily mean it is guaranteed to happen.

Latest results added: Friday: NYF 1-1 TOR. Saturday: DCU 2-2 NSH, VCR 1-1 LAF, MTL 2-2 N.E, MIA 2-2 CLB, PHI 3-2 ATL, NYR 3-2 ORL, STL 1-1 RSL, CHI 2-1 CLT, MIN 1-1 S.D, SKC 0-2 HOU, CIN 4-2 S.J, COL 1-0 ATX, LAG 0-0 DAL, POR 2-1 SEA. Next up: only one game next weekend as the schedule takes another two-week break for Leagues Cup.

Summary: Not a lot of movement in the early games, but LAFC did pass VCR with the away draw based on one shot on goal and defending the rest of the way, while S.J was the latest victim of the emerging offensive juggernaut that is Cincinnati to drop a point back. The rest of the West continues to slowly reel in the top three, with Houston jumping up a few spots today and Portland and Dallas moving up as well. PHI got the benefit of a red card against ATL and still went down 2-nil, but recovered with a 73rd minute goal and two more in stoppage time for the win, putting more cement into Atlanta’s claim for last place. In the East race, MIA and NSH both got a point only in disappointing results, but they are so far ahead of the next best team in the East it is virtually a two-team race. Portland's win over Seattle puts SEA into a group fighting for the final West playoff spot and places POR above them.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   12W 4D 2L +21GD   1667(2)
Next: v MIA (08/15) , @ NYR (08/19) , v CLB (08/22)
NSH
40 88 2.22 99.98% 35.81% 5.29% 3.70% 8.54% 45.09% 37.60% 10.51% 3.87% 1.68% 0.71% 0.31% 0.17% 0.04% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   11W 5D 2L +13GD   1737(1)
Next: @ NSH (08/15) , @ PHI (08/19) , v TOR (08/22)
MIA
38 86 2.11 99.99% 39.17% 6.82% 3.86% 8.82% 49.49% 35.96% 9.37% 3.05% 1.33% 0.49% 0.19% 0.09% 0.02% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   9W 3D 5L +7 GD   1501(14)
Next: v HOU (08/08) , @ TOR (08/15) , @ DCU (08/19)
N.E
30 81 1.76 91.21% 1.05% 3.39% 4.17% 9.73% 1.78% 7.52% 19.37% 15.61% 13.41% 10.91% 9.14% 7.53% 5.93% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   9W 2D 6L +9 GD   1523(11)
Next: v POR (08/16) , @ ORL (08/19) , @ NYR (08/22)
CHI
29 80 1.71 92.59% 1.44% 3.75% 4.31% 9.24% 2.33% 9.21% 20.89% 16.64% 13.23% 10.40% 8.33% 6.47% 5.09% 0.00%
        (New York City FC)   7W 5D 6L +7 GD   1520(12)
Next: v PHI (08/16) , @ CIN (08/19) , @ N.E (08/23)
NYF
26 74 1.44 82.33% 0.13% 4.58% 5.27% 10.32% 0.39% 2.45% 9.58% 11.87% 12.84% 13.03% 12.33% 10.75% 9.08% 0.01%
        (FC Cincinnati)   7W 5D 6L +1 GD   1567(7)
Next: @ ORL (08/15) , v NYF (08/19) , v SEA (08/22)
CIN
26 74 1.44 87.80% 0.25% 5.31% 5.76% 10.91% 0.62% 3.77% 12.15% 16.75% 15.16% 13.05% 10.83% 8.67% 6.79% 0.01%
        (Charlotte FC)   7W 4D 7L +2 GD   1478(16)
Next: v CLB (08/15) , @ TOR (08/19) , v DCU (08/22)
CLT
25 73 1.39 73.16% 0.05% 3.63% 4.43% 8.87% 0.15% 1.40% 6.16% 9.61% 11.49% 11.78% 11.64% 11.04% 9.90% 0.05%
        (New York Red Bulls)   7W 4D 7L -10GD   1424(23)
Next: @ ATL (08/15) , v NSH (08/19) , v CHI (08/22)
NYR
25 73 1.39 62.42% 0.03% 2.77% 3.71% 7.62% 0.08% 0.86% 3.39% 5.72% 7.54% 9.64% 10.93% 12.05% 12.21% 0.14%
        (DC United)   5W 8D 5L -3 GD   1450(19)
Next: @ MTL (08/15) , v N.E (08/19) , @ CLT (08/22)
DCU
23 71 1.28 56.42% 0.01% 3.23% 3.91% 6.91% 0.04% 0.45% 2.81% 5.49% 7.10% 8.67% 9.87% 10.65% 11.34% 0.34%
        (Orlando City)   6W 2D 10L -17GD   1503(13)
Next: v CIN (08/15) , v CHI (08/19) , v RSL (08/22)
ORL
20 68 1.11 60.75% 0.00% 3.99% 4.39% 7.71% 0.01% 0.61% 4.17% 6.85% 8.36% 9.40% 9.92% 10.63% 10.80% 0.57%
        (Columbus Crew)   5W 5D 8L -2 GD   1440(21)
Next: @ CLT (08/15) , v MTL (08/19) , @ NSH (08/22)
CLB
20 68 1.11 41.94% 0.00% 2.65% 3.18% 5.21% 0.01% 0.13% 1.07% 2.76% 4.26% 6.03% 7.85% 9.13% 10.70% 0.95%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 8D 7L -8 GD   1350(27)
Next: v N.E (08/15) , v CLT (08/19) , @ MIA (08/22)
TOR
17 65 0.94 13.37% 0.00% 0.98% 1.04% 1.54% 0.00% 0.01% 0.12% 0.38% 0.88% 1.40% 2.30% 3.39% 4.91% 9.72%
        (Philadelphia Union)   4W 4D 10L -8 GD   1439(22)
Next: @ NYF (08/16) , v MIA (08/19) , @ ATX (08/22)
PHI
16 64 0.89 22.85% 0.00% 1.88% 1.85% 2.79% 0.00% 0.01% 0.33% 1.01% 1.91% 2.85% 3.91% 5.43% 7.40% 5.01%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 4D 10L -11GD   1333(28)
Next: v DCU (08/15) , @ CLB (08/19) , v LAG (08/22)
MTL
16 64 0.89 11.67% 0.00% 0.70% 0.91% 1.38% 0.00% 0.01% 0.07% 0.34% 0.71% 1.25% 1.92% 3.05% 4.32% 11.85%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 3D 12L -14GD   1287(30)
Next: v NYR (08/15) , @ MIN (08/19) , v SKC (08/23)
ATL
12 60 0.67 3.49% 0.00% 0.28% 0.29% 0.42% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.05% 0.09% 0.40% 0.54% 0.93% 1.47% 37.56%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   10W 4D 3L +21GD   1642(4)
Next: @ SEA (08/16) , v HOU (08/19) , v DAL (08/22)
VCR
34 85 2.00 98.98% 13.03% 4.67% 3.67% 8.88% 43.68% 20.38% 12.77% 8.14% 5.37% 3.77% 2.30% 1.58% 1.00% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   10W 4D 5L +16GD   1647(3)
Next: v S.D (08/15) , @ COL (08/19) , v POR (08/22)
LAF
34 79 1.79 98.38% 4.53% 5.21% 4.23% 9.31% 23.68% 24.09% 17.51% 12.19% 8.11% 5.43% 3.59% 2.41% 1.37% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 3D 5L +13GD   1484(15)
Next: v STL (08/15) , @ LAG (08/19) , v MIN (08/22)
S.J
33 81 1.83 87.89% 1.29% 3.09% 3.83% 8.73% 6.87% 11.02% 12.14% 12.05% 11.42% 10.63% 9.33% 8.04% 6.41% 0.00%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   9W 2D 6L +1 GD   1609(5)
Next: @ N.E (08/08) , v LAG (08/15) , @ VCR (08/19)
HOU
29 80 1.71 92.54% 2.03% 5.22% 4.66% 9.81% 12.27% 15.82% 15.43% 12.86% 10.68% 8.70% 6.97% 5.53% 4.28% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 3D 6L +4 GD   1525(10)
Next: v MIN (08/15) , v DAL (08/19) , @ ORL (08/22)
RSL
27 78 1.59 81.55% 0.60% 3.88% 4.18% 9.18% 5.07% 8.51% 10.13% 10.89% 11.06% 10.06% 9.26% 8.68% 7.89% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   7W 6D 5L +7 GD   1560(8)
Next: @ ATX (08/15) , @ RSL (08/19) , @ VCR (08/22)
DAL
27 75 1.50 83.67% 0.24% 4.93% 5.10% 10.03% 3.34% 7.06% 9.65% 11.78% 12.68% 12.03% 10.55% 9.03% 7.55% 0.00%
        (St. Louis City SC)   7W 5D 6L +0 GD   1569(6)
Next: @ S.J (08/15) , @ SKC (08/19) , v HOU (08/22)
STL
26 74 1.44 76.61% 0.21% 5.39% 5.00% 9.62% 2.61% 5.49% 8.00% 9.78% 10.61% 10.77% 10.46% 9.98% 8.90% 0.02%
        (Portland Timbers)   7W 3D 8L +0 GD   1553(9)
Next: @ CHI (08/16) , v S.D (08/19) , @ LAF (08/22)
POR
24 72 1.33 72.44% 0.09% 5.05% 4.68% 9.36% 1.19% 3.57% 6.18% 8.54% 10.15% 11.12% 11.18% 10.61% 9.90% 0.04%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 7L -2 GD   1378(25)
Next: v VCR (08/16) , v ATX (08/19) , @ CIN (08/22)
SEA
24 75 1.41 43.12% 0.03% 1.84% 2.46% 4.75% 0.52% 1.23% 2.04% 3.33% 4.53% 5.74% 7.42% 8.51% 9.80% 0.19%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 6D 6L -5 GD   1456(18)
Next: @ RSL (08/15) , v ATL (08/19) , @ S.J (08/22)
MIN
24 72 1.33 47.24% 0.01% 2.89% 3.13% 5.85% 0.31% 1.30% 2.51% 3.71% 5.19% 6.64% 8.01% 9.21% 10.36% 0.14%
        (Colorado Rapids)   7W 1D 10L +2 GD   1444(20)
Next: v SKC (08/15) , v LAF (08/19) , @ S.D (08/22)
COL
22 70 1.22 44.65% 0.00% 2.74% 2.71% 5.44% 0.32% 0.94% 2.07% 3.45% 4.62% 6.26% 7.88% 8.93% 10.18% 0.31%
        (LA Galaxy)   5W 7D 7L -5 GD   1423(24)
Next: @ HOU (08/15) , v S.J (08/19) , @ MTL (08/22)
LAG
22 67 1.16 25.67% 0.00% 1.86% 1.92% 3.03% 0.04% 0.17% 0.53% 1.05% 1.90% 3.12% 4.57% 6.16% 8.14% 0.69%
        (San Diego FC)   5W 6D 7L +3 GD   1475(17)
Next: @ LAF (08/15) , @ POR (08/19) , v COL (08/22)
S.D
21 69 1.17 34.89% 0.00% 2.95% 2.62% 4.48% 0.09% 0.39% 0.93% 1.97% 2.99% 4.47% 6.31% 8.13% 9.61% 0.51%
        (Austin FC)   4W 5D 9L -14GD   1365(26)
Next: v DAL (08/15) , @ SEA (08/19) , v PHI (08/22)
ATX
17 65 0.94 9.04% 0.00% 0.78% 0.74% 1.09% 0.01% 0.03% 0.11% 0.20% 0.53% 0.97% 1.57% 2.35% 3.28% 8.54%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 2D 12L -28GD   1332(29)
Next: @ COL (08/15) , v STL (08/19) , @ ATL (08/23)
SKC
14 62 0.78 3.33% 0.00% 0.29% 0.28% 0.45% 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.07% 0.15% 0.31% 0.61% 0.84% 1.33% 23.35%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1737 2.11  1486.8    1450.4
 2  NSH E   1667 2.22  1464.1    1474.6
 3  LAF   W 1647 1.79  1515.8    1475.4
 4  VCR   W 1642 2.00  1490.4    1473.1
 5  HOU   W 1609 1.71  1480.8    1503.0
 6  STL   W 1569 1.44  1467.4    1505.9
 7  CIN E   1567 1.44  1469.5    1493.5
 8  DAL   W 1560 1.50  1499.6    1476.1
 9  POR   W 1553 1.33  1501.7    1474.1
10  RSL   W 1525 1.59  1506.2    1485.6
11  CHI E   1523 1.71  1463.7    1498.0
12  NYF E   1520 1.44  1483.6    1496.3
13  ORL E   1503 1.11  1524.6    1449.0
14  N.E E   1501 1.76  1450.6    1513.8
15  S.J   W 1484 1.83  1469.0    1520.3
16  CLT E   1478 1.39  1488.2    1485.8
17  S.D   W 1475 1.17  1489.1    1510.8
18  MIN   W 1456 1.33  1500.0    1498.5
19  DCU E   1450 1.28  1500.9    1494.6
20  COL   W 1444 1.22  1528.8    1463.7
21  CLB E   1440 1.11  1473.8    1487.2
22  PHI E   1439 0.89  1458.4    1491.7
23  NYR E   1424 1.39  1478.4    1496.0
24  LAG   W 1423 1.16  1477.9    1503.6
25  SEA   W 1378 1.41  1516.8    1480.5
26  ATX   W 1365 0.94  1510.5    1507.7
27  TOR E   1350 0.94  1486.7    1502.5
28  MTL E   1333 0.89  1497.1    1483.7
29  SKC   W 1332 0.78  1492.5    1510.9
30  ATL E   1287 0.67  1496.0    1481.7



MLS Predictor as of July 25

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%. We've reached the point where the opposite is also true: NSH's 100.00% chance of making the playoffs does not mean they have mathematically clinched, but they made at least 9th place in the East in at least 34,999 of 35,000 sims.

Latest results added: All thirty MLS teams are scheduled to play today: NYR 0 - 2 CLT, COL 2 - 1 CIN, MTL 0 - 1 MIA, DCU 2 - 1 TOR, N.E 4 - 1 ATL, NYF 3 - 1 CHI, ORL 1 - 0 NSH, PHI 1 - 0 SEA, HOU 3 - 0 ATX, MIN 0 - 0 VCR, STL 1 - 0 COL, S.D 1 - 0 DAL, LAF 4 - 0 SKC, POR 2 - 1 RSL, S.J 1 - 1 LAG.

Summary: Miami closed to within two points of Nashville with a 1-nil win in Montreal, while Nashville fluffed aginst improving Orlando. At the top of the West, Vancouver solved their defensive problems against Cincinnati by shutting out Minnesota, but could not score, so they inched a point ahead of San Jose, who got the point back by tying LA Galaxy late but missed a final penalty to take the West lead. Also on 33 points now is LAFC making it a three-way tie, although San Jose have a game in hand and Vancouver has two.
Two teams in free fall: NY Red Bulls in the East, now fourth last after a decent start, and Seattle, who have gone from fourth to 24th in the ELO rankings since mid-May. The full name of the new Wooden Spoon favourites is Atlanta United Football Club, but their supporters are mostly muttering the acronym....

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   12W 3D 2L +21GD   1677(2)
Next: @ DCU (08/01) , v MIA (08/15) , @ NYR (08/19)
NSH
39 90 2.29 99.98% 34.76% 5.34% 3.57% 8.65% 43.06% 40.94% 10.12% 3.48% 1.34% 0.61% 0.29% 0.09% 0.04% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   11W 4D 2L +13GD   1763(1)
Next: v CLB (08/01) , @ NSH (08/15) , @ PHI (08/19)
MIA
37 88 2.18 99.99% 42.89% 7.35% 4.03% 8.82% 52.91% 35.54% 7.81% 2.35% 0.86% 0.29% 0.14% 0.08% 0.01% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   9W 2D 5L +7 GD   1507(15)
Next: @ MTL (08/01) , v HOU (08/08) , @ TOR (08/15)
N.E
29 83 1.81 92.97% 1.28% 3.38% 4.15% 9.48% 2.05% 8.30% 22.07% 16.23% 13.24% 10.49% 8.79% 6.69% 5.10% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   8W 2D 6L +8 GD   1489(16)
Next: v CLT (08/01) , v POR (08/16) , @ ORL (08/19)
CHI
26 80 1.62 86.49% 0.52% 3.51% 4.23% 9.35% 0.85% 5.00% 15.00% 14.24% 12.79% 11.52% 10.58% 9.15% 7.36% 0.03%
        (New York City FC)   7W 4D 6L +7 GD   1542(9)
Next: v TOR (07/31) , v PHI (08/16) , @ CIN (08/19)
NYF
25 76 1.47 88.36% 0.19% 4.75% 5.34% 10.71% 0.47% 3.50% 13.02% 15.19% 14.74% 13.61% 11.43% 9.24% 7.16% 0.02%
        (Charlotte FC)   7W 4D 6L +3 GD   1508(14)
Next: @ CHI (08/01) , v CLB (08/15) , @ TOR (08/19)
CLT
25 76 1.47 83.37% 0.13% 4.12% 5.07% 9.91% 0.29% 2.55% 10.46% 14.07% 13.71% 12.88% 11.53% 9.72% 8.16% 0.04%
        (FC Cincinnati)   6W 5D 6L -1 GD   1534(11)
Next: v S.J (08/01) , @ ORL (08/15) , v NYF (08/19)
CIN
23 74 1.35 79.69% 0.07% 4.75% 5.33% 10.38% 0.21% 1.95% 7.56% 11.52% 12.90% 12.86% 12.16% 11.26% 9.27% 0.09%
        (New York Red Bulls)   6W 4D 7L -11GD   1369(26)
Next: v ORL (08/01) , @ ATL (08/15) , v NSH (08/19)
NYR
22 73 1.29 43.58% 0.01% 2.03% 2.71% 4.88% 0.04% 0.30% 1.29% 2.62% 4.25% 6.05% 7.68% 9.76% 11.59% 1.13%
        (DC United)   5W 7D 5L -3 GD   1438(19)
Next: v NSH (08/01) , @ MTL (08/15) , v N.E (08/19)
DCU
22 73 1.29 57.27% 0.01% 3.22% 3.82% 7.12% 0.04% 0.48% 2.81% 5.32% 6.94% 8.73% 9.90% 11.26% 11.79% 0.50%
        (Orlando City)   6W 2D 9L -16GD   1551(8)
Next: @ NYR (08/01) , v CIN (08/15) , v CHI (08/19)
ORL
20 71 1.18 77.42% 0.01% 4.99% 5.54% 9.80% 0.06% 1.27% 8.65% 11.49% 12.32% 12.12% 11.57% 10.51% 9.43% 0.27%
        (Columbus Crew)   5W 4D 8L -2 GD   1414(22)
Next: @ MIA (08/01) , @ CLT (08/15) , v MTL (08/19)
CLB
19 70 1.12 38.42% 0.00% 2.27% 2.79% 4.75% 0.01% 0.13% 0.78% 1.94% 3.56% 5.36% 7.09% 8.88% 10.68% 1.66%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 7D 7L -8 GD   1329(28)
Next: @ NYF (07/31) , v N.E (08/15) , v CLT (08/19)
TOR
16 67 0.94 12.55% 0.00% 0.90% 0.98% 1.43% 0.00% 0.02% 0.10% 0.39% 0.77% 1.31% 2.10% 3.13% 4.73% 14.18%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 3D 10L -11GD   1326(29)
Next: v N.E (08/01) , v DCU (08/15) , @ CLB (08/19)
MTL
15 66 0.88 14.32% 0.00% 0.85% 1.03% 1.67% 0.00% 0.01% 0.12% 0.43% 0.99% 1.50% 2.39% 3.61% 5.28% 13.98%
        (Philadelphia Union)   3W 4D 10L -9 GD   1418(21)
Next: v ATL (08/01) , @ NYF (08/16) , v MIA (08/19)
PHI
13 64 0.76 18.92% 0.00% 1.45% 1.55% 2.34% 0.00% 0.02% 0.19% 0.62% 1.32% 2.08% 3.26% 4.83% 6.60% 10.61%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 3D 11L -13GD   1306(30)
Next: @ PHI (08/01) , v NYR (08/15) , @ MIN (08/19)
ATL
12 63 0.71 6.67% 0.00% 0.49% 0.48% 0.70% 0.00% 0.01% 0.03% 0.08% 0.29% 0.61% 1.09% 1.78% 2.80% 30.65%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   10W 3D 3L +21GD   1652(3)
Next: v LAF (08/01) , @ SEA (08/16) , v HOU (08/19)
VCR
33 87 2.06 99.07% 12.99% 4.90% 3.55% 8.65% 46.89% 19.69% 11.60% 7.69% 5.21% 3.49% 2.24% 1.40% 0.87% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   10W 3D 5L +16GD   1638(4)
Next: @ VCR (08/01) , v S.D (08/15) , @ COL (08/19)
LAF
33 81 1.83 97.97% 3.45% 5.24% 4.17% 9.29% 22.00% 22.87% 17.34% 12.44% 8.82% 5.98% 4.05% 2.77% 1.70% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 3D 4L +15GD   1513(12)
Next: @ CIN (08/01) , v STL (08/15) , @ LAG (08/19)
S.J
33 84 1.94 91.90% 1.94% 3.33% 3.87% 9.00% 10.31% 15.56% 14.03% 12.67% 10.87% 9.21% 7.85% 6.51% 4.90% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 2D 6L +4 GD   1512(13)
Next: @ STL (08/01) , v MIN (08/15) , v DAL (08/19)
RSL
26 80 1.62 77.65% 0.51% 3.90% 4.01% 8.77% 4.49% 7.80% 9.14% 10.16% 9.89% 10.00% 9.50% 8.73% 7.94% 0.01%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   8W 2D 6L -1 GD   1579(6)
Next: @ SKC (08/01) , @ N.E (08/08) , v LAG (08/15)
HOU
26 80 1.62 85.39% 0.67% 4.92% 4.73% 9.75% 6.58% 10.77% 12.62% 12.04% 11.16% 9.86% 8.86% 7.51% 5.99% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   7W 5D 5L +7 GD   1563(7)
Next: @ LAG (08/01) , @ ATX (08/15) , @ RSL (08/19)
DAL
26 77 1.53 83.53% 0.27% 4.72% 5.00% 9.98% 3.59% 7.81% 10.79% 11.92% 11.87% 11.41% 10.07% 8.76% 7.31% 0.01%
        (St. Louis City SC)   7W 4D 6L +0 GD   1582(5)
Next: v RSL (08/01) , @ S.J (08/15) , @ SKC (08/19)
STL
25 76 1.47 80.65% 0.22% 5.36% 4.84% 9.89% 3.81% 7.77% 10.01% 10.91% 11.49% 10.72% 9.78% 8.54% 7.62% 0.01%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 6L -1 GD   1394(24)
Next: @ POR (08/01) , v VCR (08/16) , v ATX (08/19)
SEA
24 78 1.50 51.92% 0.04% 2.12% 2.81% 5.61% 0.84% 1.96% 3.35% 4.30% 5.90% 7.49% 8.33% 9.49% 10.25% 0.19%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 5D 6L -5 GD   1464(18)
Next: v S.D (08/01) , @ RSL (08/15) , v ATL (08/19)
MIN
23 74 1.35 51.46% 0.01% 2.95% 3.21% 6.50% 0.53% 1.85% 3.22% 4.80% 6.13% 7.18% 8.56% 9.08% 10.11% 0.18%
        (Portland Timbers)   6W 3D 8L -1 GD   1535(10)
Next: v SEA (08/01) , @ CHI (08/16) , v S.D (08/19)
POR
21 72 1.24 61.95% 0.01% 4.46% 4.34% 8.14% 0.65% 2.52% 4.47% 6.48% 8.16% 9.36% 10.13% 10.28% 9.90% 0.14%
        (LA Galaxy)   5W 6D 7L -5 GD   1420(20)
Next: v DAL (08/01) , @ HOU (08/15) , v S.J (08/19)
LAG
21 69 1.17 27.31% 0.00% 1.97% 1.91% 3.30% 0.03% 0.24% 0.76% 1.43% 2.35% 3.35% 4.83% 6.36% 7.95% 1.01%
        (San Diego FC)   5W 5D 7L +3 GD   1467(17)
Next: @ MIN (08/01) , @ LAF (08/15) , @ POR (08/19)
S.D
20 71 1.18 35.56% 0.00% 2.85% 2.95% 4.23% 0.12% 0.43% 1.10% 2.01% 3.47% 4.88% 6.39% 7.79% 9.39% 0.82%
        (Colorado Rapids)   6W 1D 10L +1 GD   1414(23)
Next: v ATX (08/01) , v SKC (08/15) , v LAF (08/19)
COL
19 70 1.12 33.55% 0.00% 2.03% 2.27% 4.18% 0.13% 0.61% 1.19% 2.23% 3.23% 4.53% 5.78% 7.36% 8.50% 1.32%
        (Austin FC)   4W 5D 8L -13GD   1391(25)
Next: @ COL (08/01) , v DAL (08/15) , @ SEA (08/19)
ATX
17 68 1.00 14.87% 0.00% 1.22% 1.10% 1.83% 0.03% 0.11% 0.31% 0.65% 1.01% 1.80% 2.56% 3.54% 4.85% 6.16%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 2D 11L -26GD   1367(27)
Next: v HOU (08/01) , @ COL (08/15) , v STL (08/19)
SKC
14 65 0.82 7.22% 0.00% 0.65% 0.61% 0.88% 0.01% 0.02% 0.08% 0.25% 0.44% 0.74% 1.08% 1.88% 2.72% 16.99%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1763 2.18  1491.3    1436.6
 2  NSH E   1677 2.29  1466.9    1469.9
 3  VCR   W 1652 2.06  1484.4    1477.0
 4  LAF   W 1638 1.83  1508.6    1493.3
 5  STL   W 1582 1.47  1476.5    1494.9
 6  HOU   W 1579 1.62  1481.7    1508.1
 7  DAL   W 1563 1.53  1491.3    1484.8
 8  ORL E   1551 1.18  1523.1    1442.5
 9  NYF E   1542 1.47  1492.9    1476.5
10  POR   W 1535 1.24  1514.8    1468.8
11  CIN E   1534 1.35  1469.1    1492.5
12  S.J   W 1513 1.94  1466.3    1520.4
13  RSL   W 1512 1.62  1497.2    1505.1
14  CLT E   1508 1.47  1481.5    1483.1
15  N.E E   1507 1.81  1451.3    1503.3
16  CHI E   1489 1.62  1460.0    1497.1
17  S.D   W 1467 1.18  1484.7    1515.9
18  MIN   W 1464 1.35  1507.6    1495.2
19  DCU E   1438 1.29  1494.1    1498.5
20  LAG   W 1420 1.17  1485.7    1500.4
21  PHI E   1418 0.76  1475.3    1474.8
22  CLB E   1414 1.12  1451.3    1506.1
23  COL   W 1414 1.12  1545.3    1455.9
24  SEA   W 1394 1.50  1510.0    1482.1
25  ATX   W 1391 1.00  1511.9    1507.9
26  NYR E   1369 1.29  1483.4    1494.2
27  SKC   W 1367 0.82  1487.5    1508.1
28  TOR E   1329 0.94  1473.0    1515.4
29  MTL E   1326 0.88  1496.2    1478.8
30  ATL E   1306 0.71  1490.4    1482.7



MLS Predictor as of July 22

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%. We've reached the point where the opposite is also true: NSH's 100.00% chance of making the playoffs does not mean they have mathematically clinched, but they made at least 9th place in the East in at least 34,999 of 35,000 sims.

Latest results added: Everyone played on Wednesday: CLB 1 - 2 NYF, PHI 3 - 1 NYF, CIN 4 - 3 VCR, MIA 3 - 2 CHI, N.E 0 - 0 TOR, CLT 2 - 2 ATL, SKC 2 - 1 MIN, HOU 1 - 1 DCU, NSH 1 - 0 MTL, ATX 3 - 1 SEA, COL 1 - 0 S.D, LAG 1 - 3 STL, S.J 0 - 4 ORL, POR 2 - 2 DAL, LAF 3 - 1 RSL.

Summary:The Eastern leaders held serve, although MTL was victimized by VAR being on a coffee break when the referee found a NSH penalty that did not appear anywhere in the replay. MIA outlasted CHI without Messi. In the West, VCR gave up four to CIN and got only three, but stayed atop the West after S.J was crushed at home by ORL. SEA continues to fall like a jumper without a parachute and needs to right the ship before just making the playoffs becomes a struggle. Much of the West's dominance has died with the World Cup break, with the East still having six of the bottom seven, but also the top two, and each division has 8 of the top 16.

The chart below tracking ELO ratings over the course of the season has been adjusted to go towards the left, where the team names are. Remember, this is movement in the team ranking points, which goes up or down based on their expectation for a match; usually going up with a win and down with a loss, but the amount depends on the pre-match ratings difference and how close to the expected result the actual result was. 

The bottom five teams in the East are quite a bit behind the top ten, so there is only the final playoff spot in play, with Orlando currently on the outside, but favoured to catch DC United and grab the final spot. In the West, five teams are 85%+ for the playoffs, and four are below 30%: there are four spots for the remaining six: HOU, STL, SEA, MIN, POR, and COL. The August 1st PHI - ATL match may go quite far in determining the Wooden Spoon “winner” this year...

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   12W 3D 1L +22GD   1733(2)
Next: @ ORL (07/25) , @ DCU (08/01) , v MIA (08/15)
NSH
39 93 2.44 100.00% 49.73% 6.68% 3.94% 9.25% 59.60% 30.09% 6.85% 2.20% 0.81% 0.29% 0.10% 0.05% 0.01% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   10W 4D 2L +12GD   1751(1)
Next: @ MTL (07/25) , v CLB (08/01) , @ NSH (08/15)
MIA
34 88 2.12 99.97% 27.97% 7.12% 3.92% 8.85% 36.29% 46.10% 11.41% 3.70% 1.45% 0.63% 0.24% 0.11% 0.04% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   8W 2D 5L +10GD   1522(11)
Next: @ NYF (07/25) , v CLT (08/01) , v POR (08/16)
CHI
26 83 1.73 92.89% 1.08% 3.65% 4.52% 9.84% 1.79% 8.07% 21.68% 17.14% 13.45% 10.77% 8.57% 6.64% 4.78% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   8W 2D 5L +4 GD   1489(14)
Next: v ATL (07/25) , @ MTL (08/01) , v HOU (08/08)
N.E
26 83 1.73 90.23% 0.69% 3.35% 4.29% 9.33% 1.15% 6.28% 18.18% 16.31% 13.88% 11.23% 9.79% 7.61% 5.80% 0.02%
        (FC Cincinnati)   6W 5D 5L +0 GD   1588(6)
Next: @ CLB (07/25) , v S.J (08/01) , @ ORL (08/15)
CIN
23 77 1.44 91.03% 0.31% 5.32% 5.72% 11.23% 0.70% 4.36% 15.99% 19.46% 16.42% 12.33% 9.54% 7.16% 5.07% 0.03%
        (New York City FC)   6W 4D 6L +5 GD   1503(12)
Next: v CHI (07/25) , v TOR (07/31) , v PHI (08/16)
NYF
22 76 1.38 79.90% 0.08% 4.23% 5.13% 9.99% 0.20% 1.99% 8.71% 11.61% 12.63% 13.19% 11.86% 10.65% 9.06% 0.12%
        (Charlotte FC)   6W 4D 6L +1 GD   1457(16)
Next: @ NYR (07/25) , @ CHI (08/01) , v CLB (08/15)
CLT
22 76 1.38 71.49% 0.02% 3.46% 4.40% 8.65% 0.07% 1.19% 5.75% 8.81% 10.99% 11.93% 11.44% 11.22% 10.08% 0.26%
        (New York Red Bulls)   6W 4D 6L -9 GD   1429(19)
Next: v CLT (07/25) , v ORL (08/01) , @ ATL (08/15)
NYR
22 76 1.38 67.82% 0.04% 2.94% 4.15% 7.73% 0.14% 0.98% 4.19% 7.20% 9.21% 10.87% 11.85% 11.81% 11.58% 0.37%
        (DC United)   4W 7D 5L -4 GD   1413(21)
Next: v TOR (07/25) , v NSH (08/01) , @ MTL (08/15)
DCU
19 73 1.19 50.31% 0.01% 2.49% 3.50% 6.23% 0.02% 0.24% 2.02% 3.80% 5.97% 7.67% 9.09% 10.32% 11.18% 1.55%
        (Orlando City)   5W 2D 9L -17GD   1489(15)
Next: v NSH (07/25) , @ NYR (08/01) , v CIN (08/15)
ORL
17 71 1.06 61.79% 0.01% 3.76% 4.40% 7.71% 0.03% 0.60% 4.12% 6.43% 8.27% 9.65% 10.73% 11.14% 10.81% 1.33%
        (Columbus Crew)   4W 4D 8L -3 GD   1353(27)
Next: v CIN (07/25) , @ MIA (08/01) , @ CLT (08/15)
CLB
16 70 1.00 24.93% 0.00% 1.36% 1.87% 3.00% 0.00% 0.03% 0.35% 1.05% 2.05% 3.11% 4.52% 6.05% 7.77% 6.65%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 7D 6L -7 GD   1352(28)
Next: @ DCU (07/25) , @ NYF (07/31) , v N.E (08/15)
TOR
16 70 1.00 22.73% 0.00% 1.31% 1.83% 2.63% 0.00% 0.03% 0.26% 0.88% 1.72% 2.85% 4.05% 5.45% 7.50% 9.27%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 3D 9L -10GD   1338(29)
Next: v MIA (07/25) , v N.E (08/01) , v DCU (08/15)
MTL
15 69 0.94 21.74% 0.00% 1.19% 1.51% 2.42% 0.00% 0.02% 0.31% 0.74% 1.71% 2.74% 3.81% 5.39% 7.04% 10.42%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 3D 10L -10GD   1323(30)
Next: @ N.E (07/25) , @ PHI (08/01) , v NYR (08/15)
ATL
12 66 0.75 12.14% 0.00% 0.88% 0.95% 1.51% 0.00% 0.01% 0.10% 0.30% 0.74% 1.29% 2.17% 3.05% 4.48% 23.46%
        (Philadelphia Union)   2W 4D 10L -10GD   1380(25)
Next: v SEA (07/25) , v ATL (08/01) , @ NYF (08/16)
PHI
10 64 0.62 13.00% 0.00% 1.07% 1.09% 1.62% 0.00% 0.01% 0.08% 0.38% 0.69% 1.45% 2.22% 3.36% 4.80% 21.79%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   10W 2D 3L +21GD   1660(3)
Next: @ MIN (07/25) , v LAF (08/01) , @ SEA (08/16)
VCR
32 89 2.13 98.89% 13.15% 5.03% 3.59% 8.77% 47.53% 19.05% 11.32% 7.49% 5.12% 3.47% 2.31% 1.58% 1.01% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 2D 4L +15GD   1531(10)
Next: v LAG (07/25) , @ CIN (08/01) , v STL (08/15)
S.J
32 86 2.00 93.45% 2.75% 3.57% 3.69% 8.75% 13.17% 17.15% 14.39% 12.29% 10.87% 8.71% 6.93% 5.74% 4.19% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   9W 3D 5L +12GD   1625(4)
Next: v SKC (07/25) , @ VCR (08/01) , v S.D (08/15)
LAF
30 81 1.76 96.25% 1.87% 5.12% 4.53% 9.97% 14.45% 18.05% 17.06% 14.05% 10.91% 8.55% 6.18% 4.20% 2.79% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 2D 5L +5 GD   1546(9)
Next: @ POR (07/25) , @ STL (08/01) , v MIN (08/15)
RSL
26 83 1.73 84.93% 0.87% 4.15% 4.17% 9.35% 7.48% 10.91% 11.49% 11.84% 10.68% 9.81% 8.70% 7.57% 6.45% 0.01%
        (FC Dallas)   7W 5D 4L +8 GD   1614(5)
Next: @ S.D (07/25) , @ LAG (08/01) , @ ATX (08/15)
DAL
26 80 1.62 91.15% 0.78% 5.41% 4.82% 10.23% 7.83% 13.73% 15.02% 13.55% 12.18% 10.25% 8.17% 5.99% 4.44% 0.00%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 5L +0 GD   1428(20)
Next: @ PHI (07/25) , @ POR (08/01) , v VCR (08/16)
SEA
24 81 1.60 63.49% 0.13% 2.72% 3.38% 7.21% 1.80% 3.29% 4.72% 6.32% 7.89% 9.01% 10.10% 10.19% 10.18% 0.07%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   7W 2D 6L -4 GD   1559(8)
Next: v ATX (07/25) , @ SKC (08/01) , @ N.E (08/08)
HOU
23 80 1.53 79.72% 0.37% 4.83% 4.72% 9.76% 4.08% 8.14% 9.31% 10.63% 10.84% 10.84% 9.48% 8.79% 7.60% 0.03%
        (St. Louis City SC)   6W 4D 6L -1 GD   1564(7)
Next: v COL (07/25) , v RSL (08/01) , @ S.J (08/15)
STL
22 76 1.38 73.22% 0.11% 5.18% 4.81% 9.23% 2.14% 5.06% 7.29% 8.68% 10.05% 10.19% 10.54% 10.05% 9.23% 0.05%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 4D 6L -5 GD   1455(17)
Next: v VCR (07/25) , v S.D (08/01) , @ RSL (08/15)
MIN
22 76 1.38 52.16% 0.03% 3.15% 3.11% 6.56% 0.79% 1.90% 3.30% 4.69% 6.21% 7.41% 8.53% 9.25% 10.08% 0.23%
        (LA Galaxy)   5W 5D 7L -5 GD   1403(24)
Next: @ S.J (07/25) , v DAL (08/01) , @ HOU (08/15)
LAG
20 71 1.18 26.92% 0.00% 1.80% 1.86% 3.31% 0.07% 0.28% 0.68% 1.29% 2.17% 3.25% 4.83% 6.13% 8.21% 1.57%
        (Colorado Rapids)   6W 1D 9L +2 GD   1431(18)
Next: @ STL (07/25) , v ATX (08/01) , v SKC (08/15)
COL
19 73 1.19 40.57% 0.01% 2.41% 2.74% 4.87% 0.26% 0.95% 1.90% 2.89% 4.04% 5.65% 6.89% 8.37% 9.62% 0.91%
        (Portland Timbers)   5W 3D 8L -2 GD   1496(13)
Next: v RSL (07/25) , v SEA (08/01) , @ CHI (08/16)
POR
18 72 1.12 48.69% 0.00% 3.56% 3.50% 5.97% 0.32% 1.09% 2.38% 4.11% 5.44% 6.95% 8.65% 9.58% 10.16% 0.68%
        (San Diego FC)   4W 5D 7L +2 GD   1409(23)
Next: v DAL (07/25) , @ MIN (08/01) , @ LAF (08/15)
S.D
17 71 1.06 21.23% 0.00% 1.62% 1.60% 2.45% 0.03% 0.16% 0.45% 0.93% 1.49% 2.45% 3.76% 5.27% 6.70% 3.60%
        (Austin FC)   4W 5D 7L -10GD   1409(22)
Next: @ HOU (07/25) , @ COL (08/01) , v DAL (08/15)
ATX
17 71 1.06 19.43% 0.00% 1.65% 1.50% 2.39% 0.04% 0.17% 0.49% 0.82% 1.43% 2.33% 3.26% 4.87% 6.01% 4.41%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   4W 2D 10L -22GD   1379(26)
Next: @ LAF (07/25) , v HOU (08/01) , @ COL (08/15)
SKC
14 68 0.88 9.91% 0.00% 1.01% 0.78% 1.18% 0.01% 0.06% 0.21% 0.43% 0.68% 1.11% 1.66% 2.44% 3.31% 13.21%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1751 2.12  1488.6    1435.3
 2  NSH E   1733 2.44  1439.3    1486.5
 3  VCR   W 1660 2.13  1479.6    1485.4
 4  LAF   W 1625 1.76  1520.1    1485.0
 5  DAL   W 1614 1.62  1489.6    1482.9
 6  CIN E   1588 1.44  1467.6    1479.1
 7  STL   W 1564 1.38  1484.5    1487.9
 8  HOU   W 1559 1.53  1493.5    1497.7
 9  RSL   W 1546 1.73  1483.5    1505.7
10  S.J   W 1531 2.00  1474.7    1512.7
11  CHI E   1522 1.73  1455.8    1490.0
12  NYF E   1503 1.38  1487.4    1481.3
13  POR   W 1496 1.12  1521.5    1468.2
14  N.E E   1489 1.73  1468.3    1483.8
15  ORL E   1489 1.06  1517.1    1450.8
16  CLT E   1457 1.38  1483.6    1479.7
17  MIN   W 1455 1.38  1510.8    1495.0
18  COL   W 1431 1.19  1531.5    1470.7
19  NYR E   1429 1.38  1484.6    1480.3
20  SEA   W 1428 1.60  1507.8    1489.2
21  DCU E   1413 1.19  1512.9    1480.0
22  ATX   W 1409 1.06  1493.1    1522.0
23  S.D   W 1409 1.06  1498.1    1511.5
24  LAG   W 1403 1.18  1475.3    1505.6
25  PHI E   1380 0.62  1478.0    1474.1
26  SKC   W 1379 0.88  1473.2    1524.0
27  CLB E   1353 1.00  1447.4    1508.5
28  TOR E   1352 1.00  1479.0    1504.4
29  MTL E   1338 0.94  1485.4    1479.1
30  ATL E   1323 0.75  1479.9    1484.7



MLS Predictor as of July 17

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: MTL 0-0 TOR, STL 3-2 SKC, SEA 1-5 POR, CHI - VCR postponed due to wildfire smoke (Oct 6). Friday: NSH 1-0 ATL, LAG 0-3 LAF.

Summary:Portland's surprise win in Seattle moves them past Seattle and sinks the Sounders below 1500 for the first time this year. Nashville struggles with Atlanta at home after the break but scores near the end to inch up a few points, and the El Trafico moves LAFC past HOU and SLC and LAG down past five teams.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   10W 3D 1L +20GD   1723(2)
Next: v ATL (07/17) , v MTL (07/22) , @ ORL (07/25)
NSH
33 93 2.36 99.97% 36.83% 6.33% 4.19% 8.97% 55.39% 29.05% 9.24% 3.66% 1.51% 0.59% 0.33% 0.14% 0.05% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   9W 4D 2L +11GD   1738(1)
Next: v CHI (07/22) , @ MTL (07/25) , v CLB (08/01)
MIA
31 88 2.07 99.95% 20.82% 6.69% 4.17% 8.71% 36.16% 39.00% 14.66% 5.69% 2.50% 1.12% 0.55% 0.19% 0.08% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   8W 2D 4L +11GD   1534(9)
Next: @ MIA (07/22) , @ NYF (07/25) , v CLT (08/01)
CHI
26 86 1.86 95.20% 1.78% 3.82% 4.58% 9.85% 3.98% 12.06% 21.89% 17.49% 13.27% 10.00% 7.47% 5.29% 3.74% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   8W 1D 5L +4 GD   1508(13)
Next: v TOR (07/22) , v ATL (07/25) , @ MTL (08/01)
N.E
25 85 1.79 93.11% 1.16% 3.20% 4.54% 9.32% 2.85% 10.01% 19.86% 17.09% 13.47% 10.57% 8.23% 6.46% 4.59% 0.00%
        (New York Red Bulls)   6W 4D 5L -7 GD   1479(16)
Next: @ PHI (07/22) , v CLT (07/25) , v ORL (08/01)
NYR
22 79 1.47 81.99% 0.13% 3.51% 5.11% 10.04% 0.62% 3.08% 8.61% 12.25% 13.45% 13.43% 11.96% 10.39% 8.21% 0.06%
        (Charlotte FC)   6W 3D 6L +1 GD   1476(17)
Next: v ATL (07/22) , @ NYR (07/25) , @ CHI (08/01)
CLT
21 78 1.40 78.83% 0.07% 3.40% 5.01% 9.68% 0.30% 2.24% 7.73% 11.39% 12.82% 12.71% 11.93% 10.65% 9.06% 0.10%
        (FC Cincinnati)   5W 5D 5L -1 GD   1534(10)
Next: v VCR (07/22) , @ CLB (07/25) , v S.J (08/01)
CIN
20 77 1.33 81.30% 0.13% 5.08% 5.85% 10.53% 0.48% 2.53% 8.17% 12.96% 14.12% 13.19% 11.82% 10.11% 7.92% 0.12%
        (New York City FC)   5W 4D 6L +4 GD   1459(19)
Next: @ CLB (07/22) , v CHI (07/25) , v TOR (07/31)
NYF
19 76 1.27 68.72% 0.02% 3.56% 4.64% 8.44% 0.15% 1.17% 4.80% 7.68% 9.42% 10.63% 11.85% 11.56% 11.45% 0.31%
        (DC United)   4W 6D 5L -4 GD   1393(23)
Next: @ HOU (07/22) , v TOR (07/25) , v NSH (08/01)
DCU
18 75 1.20 49.23% 0.00% 2.40% 3.50% 6.07% 0.04% 0.28% 1.61% 3.73% 5.91% 7.63% 8.78% 10.21% 11.05% 0.99%
        (Columbus Crew)   4W 4D 7L -2 GD   1404(22)
Next: v NYF (07/22) , v CIN (07/25) , @ MIA (08/01)
CLB
16 73 1.07 42.86% 0.00% 2.40% 3.13% 5.37% 0.03% 0.27% 1.33% 2.89% 4.48% 6.28% 7.49% 9.46% 10.62% 1.62%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 3D 8L -9 GD   1344(26)
Next: @ NSH (07/22) , v MIA (07/25) , v N.E (08/01)
MTL
15 72 1.00 25.82% 0.00% 1.51% 1.85% 3.11% 0.00% 0.08% 0.42% 1.07% 2.06% 3.29% 4.74% 6.24% 7.91% 5.35%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 6D 6L -7 GD   1333(27)
Next: @ N.E (07/22) , @ DCU (07/25) , @ NYF (07/31)
TOR
15 72 1.00 23.25% 0.00% 1.21% 1.76% 2.63% 0.00% 0.07% 0.39% 0.95% 1.79% 2.75% 4.10% 5.72% 7.47% 6.60%
        (Orlando City)   4W 2D 9L -21GD   1404(21)
Next: @ S.J (07/22) , v NSH (07/25) , @ NYR (08/01)
ORL
14 71 0.93 37.07% 0.00% 2.26% 2.96% 4.52% 0.01% 0.15% 1.07% 2.41% 3.70% 5.31% 6.73% 7.93% 9.76% 3.88%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 2D 9L -9 GD   1309(30)
Next: @ NSH (07/17) , @ CLT (07/22) , @ N.E (07/25)
ATL
11 71 0.79 14.90% 0.00% 0.96% 1.13% 1.82% 0.00% 0.02% 0.17% 0.56% 1.09% 1.73% 2.66% 3.69% 4.98% 15.76%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 4D 10L -12GD   1322(29)
Next: v NYR (07/22) , v SEA (07/25) , v ATL (08/01)
PHI
7 64 0.47 7.82% 0.00% 0.53% 0.72% 0.94% 0.00% 0.01% 0.05% 0.17% 0.39% 0.75% 1.36% 1.96% 3.12% 32.38%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   10W 2D 2L +22GD   1708(3)
Next: @ CIN (07/22) , @ MIN (07/25) , v LAF (08/01)
VCR
32 92 2.29 99.47% 25.00% 5.74% 3.61% 8.71% 53.33% 21.63% 10.00% 5.56% 3.64% 2.31% 1.50% 0.92% 0.59% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 2D 3L +19GD   1624(4)
Next: v ORL (07/22) , v LAG (07/25) , @ CIN (08/01)
S.J
32 89 2.13 97.87% 9.05% 4.56% 3.56% 8.99% 22.09% 26.49% 16.42% 11.10% 7.85% 5.43% 3.95% 2.73% 1.81% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 2D 4L +7 GD   1576(7)
Next: @ LAF (07/22) , @ POR (07/25) , @ STL (08/01)
RSL
26 86 1.86 89.04% 2.32% 4.29% 3.96% 9.15% 8.73% 13.52% 14.32% 12.67% 10.95% 9.19% 7.69% 6.46% 5.49% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   7W 4D 4L +8 GD   1616(5)
Next: @ POR (07/22) , @ S.D (07/25) , @ LAG (08/01)
DAL
25 82 1.67 89.83% 1.01% 5.45% 4.56% 9.96% 5.34% 11.31% 15.45% 14.52% 12.73% 10.48% 8.47% 6.44% 5.11% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   7W 3D 5L +7 GD   1535(8)
Next: @ LAG (07/17) , v RSL (07/22) , v SKC (07/25)
LAF
24 81 1.60 78.28% 0.31% 4.43% 4.29% 9.29% 2.37% 5.70% 8.69% 10.28% 10.95% 11.15% 10.76% 9.59% 8.77% 0.01%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 4L +2 GD   1472(18)
Next: @ ATX (07/22) , @ PHI (07/25) , @ POR (08/01)
SEA
24 84 1.71 73.56% 0.45% 3.07% 3.45% 8.15% 2.12% 4.92% 7.43% 8.97% 9.94% 10.40% 10.35% 10.33% 9.10% 0.01%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   7W 1D 6L -4 GD   1580(6)
Next: v DCU (07/22) , v ATX (07/25) , @ SKC (08/01)
HOU
22 82 1.57 81.42% 0.65% 4.93% 4.42% 9.69% 3.49% 8.20% 10.85% 11.56% 11.04% 10.67% 9.48% 8.61% 7.53% 0.01%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 4D 5L -4 GD   1503(14)
Next: @ SKC (07/22) , v VCR (07/25) , v S.D (08/01)
MIN
22 79 1.47 64.20% 0.15% 3.95% 3.79% 7.76% 1.01% 3.07% 5.20% 7.06% 8.21% 9.24% 9.95% 9.91% 10.55% 0.05%
        (LA Galaxy)   5W 5D 5L +0 GD   1526(11)
Next: v LAF (07/17) , v STL (07/22) , @ S.J (07/25)
LAG
20 77 1.33 59.24% 0.07% 4.24% 3.87% 7.21% 0.71% 2.12% 4.25% 5.91% 7.39% 8.55% 9.72% 10.15% 10.43% 0.10%
        (St. Louis City SC)   5W 4D 6L -3 GD   1515(12)
Next: @ LAG (07/22) , v COL (07/25) , v RSL (08/01)
STL
19 76 1.27 50.67% 0.03% 4.09% 3.44% 6.64% 0.48% 1.49% 3.05% 4.64% 5.97% 7.01% 8.41% 9.54% 10.08% 0.23%
        (Portland Timbers)   5W 2D 8L -2 GD   1494(15)
Next: v DAL (07/22) , v RSL (07/25) , v SEA (08/01)
POR
17 74 1.13 47.42% 0.02% 3.38% 3.25% 5.83% 0.21% 0.95% 2.60% 4.07% 5.42% 7.17% 7.87% 9.18% 9.97% 0.54%
        (San Diego FC)   4W 5D 6L +3 GD   1443(20)
Next: @ COL (07/22) , v DAL (07/25) , @ MIN (08/01)
S.D
17 74 1.13 28.96% 0.00% 2.14% 2.01% 3.65% 0.05% 0.30% 0.86% 1.74% 2.76% 3.80% 5.00% 6.43% 8.02% 1.36%
        (Colorado Rapids)   5W 1D 9L +1 GD   1392(24)
Next: v S.D (07/22) , @ STL (07/25) , v ATX (08/01)
COL
16 73 1.07 24.75% 0.00% 1.51% 1.51% 2.97% 0.05% 0.25% 0.64% 1.43% 2.18% 3.06% 4.33% 5.76% 7.05% 2.04%
        (Austin FC)   3W 5D 7L -12GD   1357(25)
Next: v SEA (07/22) , @ HOU (07/25) , @ COL (08/01)
ATX
14 71 0.93 10.08% 0.00% 0.88% 0.73% 1.31% 0.00% 0.05% 0.18% 0.34% 0.68% 1.04% 1.70% 2.51% 3.57% 8.44%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   3W 2D 10L -23GD   1324(28)
Next: v MIN (07/22) , @ LAF (07/25) , v HOU (08/01)
SKC
11 68 0.73 5.21% 0.00% 0.50% 0.40% 0.67% 0.00% 0.01% 0.07% 0.16% 0.30% 0.51% 0.81% 1.43% 1.93% 20.04%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1738 2.07  1464.4    1435.5
 2  NSH E   1723 2.36  1460.6    1449.2
 3  VCR   W 1708 2.29  1484.8    1486.2
 4  S.J   W 1624 2.13  1468.8    1509.2
 5  DAL   W 1616 1.67  1500.2    1494.9
 6  HOU   W 1580 1.57  1498.9    1501.8
 7  RSL   W 1576 1.86  1478.9    1510.7
 8  LAF   W 1535 1.60  1523.8    1505.2
 9  CHI E   1534 1.86  1415.3    1500.3
10  CIN E   1534 1.33  1465.2    1484.4
11  LAG   W 1526 1.33  1472.8    1509.7
12  STL   W 1515 1.27  1471.0    1520.2
13  N.E E   1508 1.79  1481.3    1466.8
14  MIN   W 1503 1.47  1516.4    1497.9
15  POR   W 1494 1.13  1545.0    1472.2
16  NYR E   1479 1.47  1469.6    1464.4
17  CLT E   1476 1.40  1485.9    1461.4
18  SEA   W 1472 1.71  1519.1    1492.0
19  NYF E   1459 1.27  1488.9    1469.5
20  S.D   W 1443 1.13  1497.1    1516.1
21  ORL E   1404 0.93  1498.4    1468.3
22  CLB E   1404 1.07  1443.3    1490.4
23  DCU E   1393 1.20  1484.3    1483.1
24  COL   W 1392 1.07  1550.5    1478.9
25  ATX   W 1357 0.93  1512.3    1521.9
26  MTL E   1344 1.00  1448.7    1502.0
27  TOR E   1333 1.00  1471.3    1494.5
28  SKC   W 1324 0.73  1518.3    1509.4
29  PHI E   1322 0.47  1489.7    1459.3
30  ATL E   1309 0.79  1459.1    1496.0



MLS Predictor as of May 24 (two more games today, then seven weeks off!)

Latest results added: Saturday: STL 3-0 ATX, CLT 1-0 N.E, DCU 4-4 MTL, CIN 6-2 ORL, SKC 1-2 NYR, NSH 2-1 NYF, MIN 1-1 RSL, CHI 2-1 TOR, POR 1-3 S.J, S.D 2-4 VCR, COL 1-2 DAL, LAG 1-1 HOU. Sunday: CLB 2-0 ATL, MIA 6-4 PHI, LAF 1-0 SEA.

Summary: Look below at the graph of the ELO ranking movement. Since all teams will play next on July 16-22, and ELO ratings will not move in that time, I extended the graph to show just how long the World Cup break actually is. The season will be 42.7% over on Sunday, but for seven weeks the ELO rankings will not change. Strange year...
The final week before the break had four goals per game in the first eleven matches, with the Saturday finale a bit behind in the pace as I write this. NSH, VCR, and S.J all held serve with wins and are atop the conferences; MIA plays tomorrow but a win against PHI will leave them 2 back of NSH having played an extra game. TOR is the current lowest but both PHI and ATL are on the road tomorrow and can easily pass them for the bottom spot. At the top in ELO, it is MIA's to take if they hold serve, followed by NSH and VCR, then a sudden drop to S.J and closing-fast DAL, with SEA hoping to drop LAFC even further in the final match before the World Cup hiatus. HOU and RSL are the next tier, followed by virtually tied CHI and CIN, rounding out the top ten, with LAG hoping to rise into it Saturday night; which they didn't quite do.
The Sunday results: ATL loses to CLB and grabs the low spot on the totem pole, although PHI could get lower with a blowout in MIA this afternoons. Just when we thought averaging four goals per match was out of the realm of possibility, MIA and PHI put up eight goals in the first half and two more later, for a total of 58 in 14 with LAF-SEA still to come. PHI and ATL slide in under TOR for the lowest on the ELO list into the break, while MIA survives a scare with two late goals to hold onto first place despite leaking like a bucket full of holes at the back against even the worst teams in the league. LAFC's late winner against Seattle puts them just barely atop the LAF-CHI-CIN cluster in 9th, with LAG not far behind, while SEA drops in just above them at 8th.
In the actual standings and the predictions, NSH is tops with VCR a point back. S.J has the same number of points as VCR but has played an extra game, as has MIA, two back of Nashville on an extra game played. Those four are favorites for the first and second-round extra home games, and after that it's a tiered race in both divisions: CHI and N.E in the East, RSL-DAL-SEA-HOU looking for a top-four spot in the West. On the bubble for playoff in/out: NYF-DCU-CLB-ORL racing for two spots in the East, LAG-STL-S.D-POR-COL all vying for the last spot in the West. But with more than half the season to go, there is still lots of time for recovery or setback and anything is still possible. Back in seven weeks after the World Cup!

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   10W 3D 1L +20GD   1723(2)
Next: v ATL (07/17) , v MTL (07/22) , @ ORL (07/25)
NSH
33 93 2.36 99.98% 35.98% 6.33% 4.17% 8.74% 55.39% 28.70% 9.45% 3.51% 1.67% 0.77% 0.29% 0.13% 0.08% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   9W 4D 2L +11GD   1738(1)
Next: v CHI (07/22) , @ MTL (07/25) , v CLB (08/01)
MIA
31 88 2.07 99.95% 20.03% 6.45% 4.25% 8.98% 36.18% 39.40% 14.17% 5.65% 2.53% 1.12% 0.56% 0.24% 0.11% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   8W 2D 4L +11GD   1534(10)
Next: v VCR (07/16) , @ MIA (07/22) , @ NYF (07/25)
CHI
26 86 1.86 94.82% 1.72% 3.83% 4.54% 9.86% 4.01% 11.60% 21.59% 17.08% 13.28% 9.95% 7.59% 5.83% 3.89% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   8W 1D 5L +4 GD   1508(13)
Next: v TOR (07/22) , v ATL (07/25) , @ MTL (08/01)
N.E
25 85 1.79 92.87% 1.06% 3.37% 4.43% 9.57% 2.69% 9.69% 20.29% 16.98% 13.20% 10.66% 8.28% 6.45% 4.62% 0.00%
        (New York Red Bulls)   6W 4D 5L -7 GD   1479(16)
Next: @ PHI (07/22) , v CLT (07/25) , v ORL (08/01)
NYR
22 79 1.47 82.02% 0.17% 3.72% 5.16% 9.99% 0.69% 3.20% 8.47% 12.12% 13.15% 13.31% 11.96% 10.45% 8.67% 0.06%
        (Charlotte FC)   6W 3D 6L +1 GD   1476(17)
Next: v ATL (07/22) , @ NYR (07/25) , @ CHI (08/01)
CLT
21 78 1.40 78.53% 0.04% 3.50% 4.99% 9.45% 0.31% 2.32% 8.03% 11.94% 12.41% 12.45% 11.46% 10.72% 8.89% 0.12%
        (FC Cincinnati)   5W 5D 5L -1 GD   1534(11)
Next: v VCR (07/22) , @ CLB (07/25) , v S.J (08/01)
CIN
20 77 1.33 80.56% 0.09% 4.92% 5.93% 10.76% 0.50% 2.79% 7.65% 12.45% 13.85% 13.06% 11.95% 9.98% 8.33% 0.09%
        (New York City FC)   5W 4D 6L +4 GD   1459(18)
Next: @ CLB (07/22) , v CHI (07/25) , v TOR (07/31)
NYF
19 76 1.27 67.96% 0.02% 3.29% 4.78% 8.43% 0.14% 1.30% 4.87% 7.37% 9.37% 10.96% 11.65% 11.56% 10.74% 0.28%
        (DC United)   4W 6D 5L -4 GD   1393(23)
Next: @ HOU (07/22) , v TOR (07/25) , v NSH (08/01)
DCU
18 75 1.20 49.02% 0.01% 2.27% 3.54% 5.74% 0.03% 0.33% 1.69% 3.97% 5.69% 7.39% 8.60% 9.87% 11.45% 0.99%
        (Columbus Crew)   4W 4D 7L -2 GD   1404(22)
Next: v NYF (07/22) , v CIN (07/25) , @ MIA (08/01)
CLB
16 73 1.07 41.92% 0.00% 2.32% 3.18% 5.06% 0.02% 0.27% 1.30% 2.93% 4.63% 6.23% 7.63% 8.73% 10.18% 1.78%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 2D 8L -9 GD   1354(26)
Next: v TOR (07/16) , @ NSH (07/22) , v MIA (07/25)
MTL
14 74 1.00 30.71% 0.00% 1.61% 2.38% 3.84% 0.01% 0.15% 0.72% 1.71% 3.05% 4.12% 5.46% 6.97% 8.52% 5.08%
        (Orlando City)   4W 2D 9L -21GD   1404(21)
Next: @ S.J (07/22) , v NSH (07/25) , @ NYR (08/01)
ORL
14 71 0.93 36.25% 0.00% 2.23% 2.83% 4.25% 0.01% 0.12% 1.09% 2.39% 3.79% 4.90% 6.60% 7.96% 9.40% 4.08%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 5D 6L -7 GD   1323(28)
Next: @ MTL (07/16) , @ N.E (07/22) , @ DCU (07/25)
TOR
14 74 1.00 23.61% 0.00% 1.23% 1.68% 2.60% 0.01% 0.11% 0.48% 1.25% 2.03% 2.72% 4.16% 5.68% 7.16% 7.84%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 2D 9L -9 GD   1309(30)
Next: @ NSH (07/17) , @ CLT (07/22) , @ N.E (07/25)
ATL
11 71 0.79 14.76% 0.00% 0.81% 1.12% 1.85% 0.00% 0.03% 0.17% 0.51% 1.00% 1.73% 2.65% 3.56% 5.10% 15.49%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 4D 10L -12GD   1322(29)
Next: v NYR (07/22) , v SEA (07/25) , v ATL (08/01)
PHI
7 64 0.47 7.03% 0.00% 0.52% 0.64% 0.88% 0.00% 0.01% 0.05% 0.14% 0.35% 0.63% 1.15% 1.86% 2.85% 32.70%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   10W 2D 2L +22GD   1708(3)
Next: @ CHI (07/16) , @ CIN (07/22) , @ MIN (07/25)
VCR
32 92 2.29 99.46% 24.82% 6.04% 3.54% 8.57% 50.73% 20.60% 11.08% 6.75% 4.31% 2.75% 1.70% 1.04% 0.50% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   10W 2D 3L +19GD   1624(4)
Next: v ORL (07/22) , v LAG (07/25) , @ CIN (08/01)
S.J
32 89 2.13 98.11% 9.23% 4.34% 3.57% 9.15% 21.21% 25.66% 16.25% 11.52% 8.27% 6.09% 4.24% 3.08% 1.79% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 2D 4L +7 GD   1576(7)
Next: @ LAF (07/22) , @ POR (07/25) , @ STL (08/01)
RSL
26 86 1.86 89.86% 2.40% 4.43% 4.11% 9.56% 7.99% 12.83% 13.93% 13.11% 11.22% 9.96% 8.36% 6.91% 5.55% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   7W 4D 4L +8 GD   1616(5)
Next: @ POR (07/22) , @ S.D (07/25) , @ LAG (08/01)
DAL
25 82 1.67 90.88% 1.09% 5.74% 4.55% 10.43% 5.03% 10.92% 14.25% 14.67% 13.25% 11.14% 9.23% 6.93% 5.47% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   7W 3D 5L +7 GD   1535(9)
Next: @ LAG (07/17) , v RSL (07/22) , v SKC (07/25)
LAF
24 81 1.60 78.98% 0.36% 4.41% 4.39% 9.63% 2.23% 4.85% 7.76% 9.70% 11.10% 11.65% 11.26% 11.15% 9.29% 0.00%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 3L +6 GD   1559(8)
Next: v POR (07/16) , @ ATX (07/22) , @ PHI (07/25)
SEA
24 87 1.85 88.88% 2.09% 4.04% 4.06% 9.23% 7.41% 11.45% 13.44% 12.86% 11.76% 10.36% 8.78% 6.93% 5.89% 0.01%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   7W 1D 6L -4 GD   1580(6)
Next: v DCU (07/22) , v ATX (07/25) , @ SKC (08/01)
HOU
22 82 1.57 82.44% 0.72% 5.14% 4.57% 9.74% 3.53% 7.24% 10.08% 11.01% 11.31% 11.24% 10.65% 9.07% 8.32% 0.01%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 4D 5L -4 GD   1503(14)
Next: @ SKC (07/22) , v VCR (07/25) , v S.D (08/01)
MIN
22 79 1.47 65.63% 0.11% 4.06% 3.74% 7.85% 0.90% 2.78% 4.75% 6.70% 8.24% 9.45% 10.62% 11.24% 10.95% 0.06%
        (LA Galaxy)   5W 5D 5L +0 GD   1526(12)
Next: v LAF (07/17) , v STL (07/22) , @ S.J (07/25)
LAG
20 77 1.33 59.83% 0.04% 4.30% 3.90% 7.87% 0.53% 1.86% 3.82% 5.45% 7.47% 9.00% 9.66% 10.87% 11.16% 0.12%
        (San Diego FC)   4W 5D 6L +3 GD   1443(19)
Next: @ COL (07/22) , v DAL (07/25) , @ MIN (08/01)
S.D
17 74 1.13 30.12% 0.00% 2.40% 2.03% 3.71% 0.05% 0.30% 0.77% 1.48% 2.38% 3.78% 5.45% 6.93% 8.98% 1.43%
        (Colorado Rapids)   5W 1D 9L +1 GD   1392(24)
Next: v S.D (07/22) , @ STL (07/25) , v ATX (08/01)
COL
16 73 1.07 26.07% 0.01% 1.80% 1.61% 3.12% 0.04% 0.30% 0.71% 1.22% 2.04% 3.18% 4.71% 6.04% 7.82% 1.96%
        (St. Louis City SC)   4W 4D 6L -4 GD   1499(15)
Next: v SKC (07/16) , @ LAG (07/22) , v COL (07/25)
STL
16 76 1.14 45.53% 0.03% 3.63% 3.17% 5.67% 0.31% 0.94% 2.09% 3.59% 5.12% 6.37% 7.74% 9.27% 10.11% 0.67%
        (Portland Timbers)   4W 2D 8L -6 GD   1418(20)
Next: @ SEA (07/16) , v DAL (07/22) , v RSL (07/25)
POR
14 74 1.00 27.04% 0.00% 1.83% 1.89% 3.32% 0.03% 0.25% 0.85% 1.48% 2.54% 3.30% 4.71% 6.11% 7.77% 2.93%
        (Austin FC)   3W 5D 7L -12GD   1357(25)
Next: v SEA (07/22) , @ HOU (07/25) , @ COL (08/01)
ATX
14 71 0.93 9.66% 0.00% 0.85% 0.72% 1.14% 0.00% 0.01% 0.16% 0.25% 0.55% 0.99% 1.57% 2.48% 3.65% 8.32%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   3W 2D 9L -22GD   1339(27)
Next: @ STL (07/16) , v MIN (07/22) , @ LAF (07/25)
SKC
11 71 0.79 7.51% 0.00% 0.60% 0.57% 1.01% 0.00% 0.01% 0.07% 0.21% 0.42% 0.75% 1.33% 1.97% 2.75% 15.98%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1738 2.07  1458.7    1436.1
 2  NSH E   1723 2.36  1460.6    1450.1
 3  VCR   W 1708 2.29  1474.3    1494.5
 4  S.J   W 1624 2.13  1475.5    1504.3
 5  DAL   W 1616 1.67  1504.2    1492.2
 6  HOU   W 1580 1.57  1499.6    1502.1
 7  RSL   W 1576 1.86  1480.7    1510.3
 8  SEA   W 1559 1.85  1527.3    1481.3
 9  LAF   W 1535 1.60  1522.3    1507.3
10  CHI E   1534 1.86  1417.2    1500.3
11  CIN E   1534 1.33  1464.6    1489.6
12  LAG   W 1526 1.33  1475.5    1509.1
13  N.E E   1508 1.79  1480.9    1470.6
14  MIN   W 1503 1.47  1517.0    1498.3
15  STL   W 1499 1.14  1501.0    1498.7
16  NYR E   1479 1.47  1471.3    1467.5
17  CLT E   1476 1.40  1484.1    1458.0
18  NYF E   1459 1.27  1488.5    1469.0
19  S.D   W 1443 1.13  1498.4    1516.6
20  POR   W 1418 1.00  1544.9    1484.9
21  ORL E   1404 0.93  1499.8    1467.2
22  CLB E   1404 1.07  1438.5    1491.0
23  DCU E   1393 1.20  1483.9    1482.6
24  COL   W 1392 1.07  1550.4    1479.9
25  ATX   W 1357 0.93  1510.4    1523.8
26  MTL E   1354 1.00  1458.6    1491.9
27  SKC   W 1339 0.79  1512.1    1513.6
28  TOR E   1323 1.00  1473.3    1492.2
29  PHI E   1322 0.47  1489.8    1464.6
30  ATL E   1309 0.79  1459.2    1493.0



MLS Predictor as of May 18

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: Saturday:MTL 0-2 CHI, ORL 1-1 ATL, N.E 2-1 MIN, NYR 1-1 NYF, CLT 3-1 TOR, DCU 1-1 STL, PHI 1-1 CLB, HOU 1-0 VCR, ATX 1-2 SKC, SEA 0-2 LAG, RSL 2-1 COL, S.J 2-3 DAL, S.D 3-3 CIN. Sunday: MIA 2-0 POR, NSH 3-2 LAF.

Summary: Wild weekend mostly missed as I worked through it, but the general effect is that it is now the Eastern race between NSH and MIA at the top of the league, with VCR, SEA, and S.J all dropping back after losses in the West. SKC has rebounded off the bottom with two wins like a lacrosse ball dropped from the ceiling, leaving PHI and ATL the new bottom faves. DAL, HOU and RSL had a good weekend putting them into the mix with SEA and S.J. in the West's top tier, with VCR's loss to HOU dropping them back but leaving them on top of the West.

With about 40% of the games in, the playoff race in both divisions is beginning to settle. In the West, the gap between LAG in 9th (61.70% chance to be in) and S.D in 10th (39.67%) is a clear wedge, and in the East, DCU (57.78%) and ORL (47.55%) are on the bubble for the final spot but well ahead of the next team down (CLB: 33.96%). Caps may be shaken by the questionable red card to their GK that eventually cost them in HOU, but losses from the main contenders combined with wins from what used to be the second tier has left the Caps the clear early favourite for the division title. The East frontrunner is NSH but MIA is slowly reeling them in and finally has a home win thanks to road-weary Portland.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   9W 3D 1L +19GD   1712(2)
Next: v NYF (05/23) , v ATL (07/17) , v MTL (07/22)
NSH
30 93 2.31 99.91% 35.24% 5.90% 3.95% 8.98% 51.70% 28.57% 11.43% 4.38% 1.92% 1.07% 0.49% 0.23% 0.11% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   8W 4D 2L +9 GD   1733(1)
Next: v PHI (05/24) , v CHI (07/22) , @ MTL (07/25)
MIA
28 88 2.00 99.89% 21.21% 6.37% 4.46% 8.77% 35.77% 35.35% 16.80% 6.58% 2.84% 1.31% 0.71% 0.36% 0.17% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   8W 1D 4L +5 GD   1550(9)
Next: @ CLT (05/23) , v TOR (07/22) , v ATL (07/25)
N.E
25 88 1.92 96.01% 3.94% 3.73% 4.21% 9.27% 7.14% 16.48% 24.35% 16.38% 10.95% 7.84% 5.64% 4.19% 3.05% 0.01%
        (Chicago Fire)   7W 2D 4L +10GD   1520(11)
Next: v TOR (05/23) , v VCR (07/16) , @ MIA (07/22)
CHI
23 86 1.77 91.76% 1.64% 3.80% 4.98% 9.77% 3.54% 9.98% 17.26% 17.67% 13.49% 10.36% 8.35% 6.34% 4.77% 0.02%
        (New York City FC)   5W 4D 5L +5 GD   1469(17)
Next: @ NSH (05/23) , @ CLB (07/22) , v CHI (07/25)
NYF
19 79 1.36 73.35% 0.10% 3.82% 5.03% 8.83% 0.51% 2.16% 6.13% 9.95% 11.22% 11.51% 11.76% 10.85% 9.26% 0.34%
        (New York Red Bulls)   5W 4D 5L -8 GD   1434(19)
Next: @ SKC (05/23) , @ PHI (07/22) , v CLT (07/25)
NYR
19 79 1.36 68.89% 0.11% 3.01% 4.35% 8.09% 0.40% 1.85% 5.02% 8.53% 10.06% 10.98% 11.14% 10.84% 10.05% 0.63%
        (Charlotte FC)   5W 3D 6L +0 GD   1428(22)
Next: v N.E (05/23) , v ATL (07/22) , @ NYR (07/25)
CLT
18 78 1.29 65.58% 0.06% 2.87% 4.02% 7.78% 0.25% 1.55% 4.93% 8.18% 10.02% 10.36% 10.44% 10.23% 9.62% 0.80%
        (DC United)   4W 5D 5L -4 GD   1407(23)
Next: v MTL (05/23) , @ HOU (07/22) , v TOR (07/25)
DCU
17 77 1.21 57.78% 0.05% 2.35% 3.89% 7.19% 0.14% 0.81% 2.90% 5.96% 8.54% 9.43% 9.78% 9.83% 10.38% 1.32%
        (FC Cincinnati)   4W 5D 5L -5 GD   1505(13)
Next: v ORL (05/23) , v VCR (07/22) , @ CLB (07/25)
CIN
17 77 1.21 72.26% 0.10% 4.41% 5.64% 9.44% 0.36% 1.96% 5.88% 10.25% 12.29% 11.80% 10.84% 10.13% 8.75% 0.68%
        (Orlando City)   4W 2D 8L -17GD   1429(21)
Next: @ CIN (05/23) , @ S.J (07/22) , v NSH (07/25)
ORL
14 74 1.00 47.55% 0.01% 2.78% 3.84% 6.22% 0.04% 0.50% 2.26% 4.34% 6.16% 7.31% 8.28% 8.81% 9.85% 3.37%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 5D 5L -6 GD   1337(28)
Next: @ CHI (05/23) , @ MTL (07/16) , @ N.E (07/22)
TOR
14 77 1.08 29.51% 0.00% 1.66% 2.01% 3.66% 0.05% 0.22% 0.82% 1.96% 2.94% 4.16% 5.02% 6.57% 7.77% 7.80%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 1D 8L -9 GD   1342(27)
Next: @ DCU (05/23) , v TOR (07/16) , @ NSH (07/22)
MTL
13 76 1.00 31.25% 0.00% 1.65% 2.40% 3.79% 0.04% 0.31% 0.89% 1.94% 3.18% 4.57% 5.74% 6.82% 7.77% 7.52%
        (Columbus Crew)   3W 4D 7L -4 GD   1372(26)
Next: v ATL (05/24) , v NYF (07/22) , v CIN (07/25)
CLB
13 73 0.93 33.96% 0.00% 1.74% 2.52% 4.19% 0.04% 0.16% 0.84% 2.35% 3.64% 5.00% 6.23% 7.20% 8.50% 5.72%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 2D 8L -7 GD   1337(29)
Next: @ CLB (05/24) , @ NSH (07/17) , @ CLT (07/22)
ATL
11 74 0.85 23.16% 0.00% 1.36% 1.78% 2.92% 0.01% 0.09% 0.43% 1.25% 2.20% 3.24% 4.04% 5.27% 6.62% 12.71%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 4D 9L -10GD   1327(30)
Next: @ MIA (05/24) , v NYR (07/22) , v SEA (07/25)
PHI
7 67 0.50 9.12% 0.00% 0.62% 0.83% 1.11% 0.00% 0.00% 0.07% 0.28% 0.54% 1.05% 1.54% 2.33% 3.30% 33.33%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   9W 2D 2L +20GD   1676(3)
Next: @ S.D (05/23) , @ CHI (07/16) , @ CIN (07/22)
VCR
29 92 2.23 98.16% 19.00% 5.55% 3.42% 8.63% 41.26% 19.97% 13.04% 8.33% 5.55% 4.21% 2.65% 1.88% 1.25% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   9W 2D 3L +17GD   1583(5)
Next: @ POR (05/23) , v ORL (07/22) , v LAG (07/25)
S.J
29 89 2.07 94.07% 6.24% 4.33% 3.46% 9.12% 16.22% 18.85% 15.40% 11.78% 9.87% 7.69% 5.92% 4.81% 3.54% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   8W 1D 4L +7 GD   1573(8)
Next: @ MIN (05/23) , @ LAF (07/22) , @ POR (07/25)
RSL
25 88 1.92 88.37% 3.71% 4.48% 3.72% 9.37% 11.04% 13.54% 12.88% 12.16% 10.52% 8.93% 7.58% 6.42% 5.30% 0.01%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 2L +7 GD   1599(4)
Next: @ LAF (05/24) , v POR (07/16) , @ ATX (07/22)
SEA
24 90 2.00 92.46% 5.78% 4.22% 3.57% 9.10% 16.44% 16.39% 14.81% 12.24% 9.40% 7.76% 6.33% 5.07% 4.03% 0.00%
        (FC Dallas)   6W 4D 4L +7 GD   1582(6)
Next: @ COL (05/23) , @ POR (07/22) , @ S.D (07/25)
DAL
22 82 1.57 81.47% 0.78% 5.27% 4.46% 9.90% 3.79% 7.57% 10.17% 11.40% 11.98% 10.97% 9.50% 8.78% 7.30% 0.02%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   7W 0D 6L -4 GD   1575(7)
Next: @ LAG (05/23) , v DCU (07/22) , v ATX (07/25)
HOU
21 84 1.62 79.71% 1.22% 4.95% 4.26% 9.49% 5.12% 8.69% 10.13% 10.65% 10.47% 10.25% 9.50% 7.80% 7.10% 0.01%
        (Los Angeles FC)   6W 3D 5L +6 GD   1489(14)
Next: v SEA (05/24) , @ LAG (07/17) , v RSL (07/22)
LAF
21 81 1.50 61.06% 0.22% 3.67% 3.37% 7.27% 1.58% 3.27% 4.64% 6.34% 7.64% 8.56% 9.45% 9.82% 9.76% 0.10%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 3D 5L -4 GD   1506(12)
Next: v RSL (05/23) , @ SKC (07/22) , v VCR (07/25)
MIN
21 81 1.50 64.91% 0.31% 3.83% 3.68% 7.23% 1.92% 4.11% 5.81% 7.36% 8.24% 9.00% 9.43% 9.75% 9.29% 0.11%
        (LA Galaxy)   5W 4D 5L +0 GD   1530(10)
Next: v HOU (05/23) , v LAF (07/17) , v STL (07/22)
LAG
19 79 1.36 61.70% 0.20% 4.29% 3.97% 7.67% 1.40% 3.38% 4.99% 6.75% 8.14% 8.46% 9.51% 9.67% 9.40% 0.22%
        (San Diego FC)   4W 5D 5L +5 GD   1480(15)
Next: v VCR (05/23) , @ COL (07/22) , v DAL (07/25)
S.D
17 77 1.21 39.67% 0.04% 3.08% 2.67% 5.10% 0.29% 1.05% 1.84% 2.92% 4.22% 5.55% 6.96% 7.97% 8.86% 1.17%
        (Colorado Rapids)   5W 1D 8L +2 GD   1431(20)
Next: v DAL (05/23) , v S.D (07/22) , @ STL (07/25)
COL
16 76 1.14 36.10% 0.02% 2.32% 2.34% 4.35% 0.28% 1.00% 1.92% 2.67% 3.75% 4.89% 6.17% 7.15% 8.27% 1.47%
        (Portland Timbers)   4W 2D 7L -4 GD   1465(18)
Next: v S.J (05/23) , @ SEA (07/16) , v DAL (07/22)
POR
14 77 1.08 38.40% 0.03% 2.89% 2.51% 4.65% 0.35% 1.07% 2.00% 3.30% 4.21% 5.35% 6.36% 7.33% 8.43% 2.02%
        (Austin FC)   3W 5D 6L -9 GD   1380(25)
Next: @ STL (05/23) , v SEA (07/22) , @ HOU (07/25)
ATX
14 74 1.00 13.98% 0.01% 1.24% 1.00% 1.70% 0.03% 0.11% 0.32% 0.59% 1.04% 1.64% 2.32% 3.29% 4.64% 7.94%
        (St. Louis City SC)   3W 4D 6L -7 GD   1473(16)
Next: v ATX (05/23) , v SKC (07/16) , @ LAG (07/22)
STL
13 76 1.00 34.36% 0.01% 2.62% 2.45% 4.51% 0.25% 0.83% 1.58% 2.69% 3.58% 4.78% 5.76% 6.78% 8.12% 2.66%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   3W 2D 8L -21GD   1391(24)
Next: v NYR (05/23) , @ STL (07/16) , v MIN (07/22)
SKC
11 74 0.85 15.56% 0.00% 1.17% 1.21% 1.92% 0.04% 0.17% 0.46% 0.82% 1.39% 1.94% 2.58% 3.47% 4.70% 10.03%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1733 2.00  1480.4    1421.4
 2  NSH E   1712 2.31  1463.4    1442.1
 3  VCR   W 1676 2.23  1476.3    1500.2
 4  SEA   W 1599 2.00  1515.1    1489.4
 5  S.J   W 1583 2.07  1481.2    1510.6
 6  DAL   W 1582 1.57  1498.1    1501.0
 7  HOU   W 1575 1.62  1495.6    1510.1
 8  RSL   W 1573 1.92  1489.2    1514.6
 9  N.E E   1550 1.92  1460.5    1474.8
10  LAG   W 1530 1.36  1485.8    1505.2
11  CHI E   1520 1.77  1427.3    1492.6
12  MIN   W 1506 1.50  1525.1    1500.4
13  CIN E   1505 1.21  1473.2    1479.3
14  LAF   W 1489 1.50  1528.4    1513.8
15  S.D   W 1480 1.21  1488.4    1522.0
16  STL   W 1473 1.00  1522.0    1493.4
17  NYF E   1469 1.36  1451.0    1486.0
18  POR   W 1465 1.08  1544.1    1485.5
19  NYR E   1434 1.36  1465.8    1471.4
20  COL   W 1431 1.14  1556.6    1479.4
21  ORL E   1429 1.00  1478.5    1472.5
22  CLT E   1428 1.29  1490.0    1454.5
23  DCU E   1407 1.21  1499.4    1458.6
24  SKC   W 1391 0.85  1524.9    1503.0
25  ATX   W 1380 1.00  1500.8    1532.0
26  CLB E   1372 0.93  1466.7    1471.5
27  MTL E   1342 1.00  1461.3    1490.5
28  TOR E   1337 1.08  1445.6    1498.1
29  ATL E   1337 0.85  1452.9    1490.0
30  PHI E   1327 0.50  1461.8    1484.5



MLS Predictor as of May 13

Latest results added: CLT 1-0 NYF, MTL 2-2 POR, DCU 1-3 CHI, CIN 3-5 MIA, N.E 0-3 NSH, NYR 3-2 CLB, ORL 4-3 PHI, DAL 2-3 VCR, MIN 0-1 COL, SKC 3-1 LAG, RSL 3-0 HOU, S.D 5-0 ATX, SEA 3-2 S.J.

Summary: Two amazing mid-week results affect both ends of the ELO ratings: SKC pulls off a rare home win against LAG and moves up enough to nip 29th place from idle ATL, and MIN loses at home to COL, leaving a group of five at the top: VCR, MIA, NSH, SEA, and S.J. It's PHI, SKC and ATL at the bottom and the remaining 22 teams are in a massive peloton in the middle. Standings-wise, VCR has taken over the top of the West (on goal difference officially, but they also have a game in hand on S.J) and the league lead with their win in DAL, combined with Seattle's late winner at home to S.J — but face a continuing run of road games in the next while as their revenue-less stadium prepares for the World Cup. SEA is five back of S.J with two games in hand but is rising quickly. NSH solidified their hold on the East (two points and a game in hand on MIA) by handing N.E their first home loss of the season. SKC's win over the Galaxy also created a new favourite for last overall: 2025 Supporters' Shield winner Philadelphia!

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   8W 3D 1L +18GD   1698(3)
Next: v LAF (05/17) , v NYF (05/23) , v ATL (07/17)
NSH
27 93 2.25 99.70% 22.19% 5.54% 4.32% 8.77% 49.25% 27.84% 11.51% 5.21% 2.82% 1.40% 0.86% 0.48% 0.32% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   7W 4D 2L +7 GD   1721(2)
Next: v POR (05/17) , v PHI (05/24) , v CHI (07/22)
MIA
25 88 1.92 99.68% 13.30% 5.83% 4.56% 9.07% 37.89% 33.48% 14.77% 6.43% 3.29% 1.83% 1.06% 0.57% 0.36% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   7W 1D 4L +4 GD   1515(10)
Next: v MIN (05/16) , @ CLT (05/23) , v TOR (07/22)
N.E
22 88 1.83 90.63% 1.88% 3.41% 4.49% 9.00% 6.32% 13.94% 19.70% 13.96% 10.95% 8.65% 6.91% 5.66% 4.54% 0.03%
        (Chicago Fire)   6W 2D 4L +8 GD   1474(15)
Next: @ MTL (05/16) , v TOR (05/23) , v VCR (07/16)
CHI
20 86 1.67 81.82% 0.55% 3.33% 4.74% 8.89% 2.43% 7.31% 11.87% 13.08% 11.66% 10.22% 9.62% 8.50% 7.12% 0.11%
        (New York City FC)   5W 3D 5L +5 GD   1463(17)
Next: @ NYR (05/16) , @ NSH (05/23) , @ CLB (07/22)
NYF
18 81 1.38 71.46% 0.12% 3.37% 4.77% 8.32% 0.98% 3.63% 7.97% 10.04% 10.30% 10.20% 9.93% 9.63% 8.78% 0.35%
        (New York Red Bulls)   5W 3D 5L -8 GD   1440(22)
Next: v NYF (05/16) , @ SKC (05/23) , @ PHI (07/22)
NYR
18 81 1.38 70.92% 0.12% 2.95% 4.43% 8.33% 1.00% 3.71% 7.39% 9.45% 10.50% 10.26% 9.96% 9.60% 9.04% 0.66%
        (DC United)   4W 4D 5L -4 GD   1410(23)
Next: v STL (05/16) , v MTL (05/23) , @ HOU (07/22)
DCU
16 79 1.23 58.23% 0.03% 2.59% 3.68% 6.91% 0.34% 1.68% 4.45% 7.31% 8.07% 9.00% 9.22% 9.04% 9.13% 1.26%
        (FC Cincinnati)   4W 4D 5L -5 GD   1498(12)
Next: @ S.D (05/16) , v ORL (05/23) , v VCR (07/22)
CIN
16 79 1.23 69.12% 0.15% 4.28% 5.19% 8.91% 0.80% 2.99% 6.90% 9.60% 10.51% 10.51% 10.12% 9.22% 8.47% 0.69%
        (Charlotte FC)   4W 3D 6L -2 GD   1396(24)
Next: v TOR (05/16) , v N.E (05/23) , v ATL (07/22)
CLT
15 78 1.15 53.54% 0.01% 2.13% 3.48% 6.66% 0.22% 1.48% 4.12% 5.98% 7.41% 7.74% 8.41% 8.75% 9.43% 2.00%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 5D 4L -4 GD   1365(27)
Next: @ CLT (05/16) , @ CHI (05/23) , @ MTL (07/16)
TOR
14 80 1.17 39.07% 0.01% 1.94% 3.00% 4.58% 0.14% 0.84% 2.19% 3.57% 4.69% 5.86% 6.48% 7.34% 7.96% 4.49%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 1D 7L -7 GD   1395(25)
Next: v CHI (05/16) , @ DCU (05/23) , v TOR (07/16)
MTL
13 79 1.08 45.03% 0.04% 2.34% 3.33% 5.53% 0.27% 1.09% 2.91% 4.51% 5.76% 6.73% 7.17% 8.12% 8.49% 3.57%
        (Orlando City)   4W 1D 8L -17GD   1446(21)
Next: v ATL (05/16) , @ CIN (05/23) , @ S.J (07/22)
ORL
13 76 1.00 53.69% 0.01% 3.09% 4.04% 6.87% 0.17% 1.34% 3.86% 6.25% 7.21% 8.25% 8.66% 8.85% 9.10% 2.51%
        (Columbus Crew)   3W 3D 7L -4 GD   1367(26)
Next: @ PHI (05/16) , v ATL (05/24) , v NYF (07/22)
CLB
12 75 0.92 34.84% 0.01% 1.86% 2.53% 4.36% 0.12% 0.48% 1.50% 2.72% 4.02% 5.05% 5.93% 6.99% 8.02% 6.07%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 1D 8L -7 GD   1320(30)
Next: @ ORL (05/16) , @ CLB (05/24) , @ NSH (07/17)
ATL
10 76 0.83 21.19% 0.00% 1.16% 1.73% 2.41% 0.05% 0.16% 0.70% 1.40% 2.01% 2.95% 3.76% 4.52% 5.64% 14.01%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 3D 9L -10GD   1333(28)
Next: v CLB (05/16) , @ MIA (05/24) , v NYR (07/22)
PHI
6 69 0.46 11.06% 0.00% 0.76% 1.15% 1.37% 0.01% 0.02% 0.19% 0.49% 0.80% 1.34% 1.91% 2.73% 3.58% 27.94%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   9W 2D 1L +21GD   1728(1)
Next: @ HOU (05/16) , @ S.D (05/23) , @ CHI (07/16)
VCR
29 95 2.42 99.24% 29.19% 6.24% 3.29% 8.83% 43.62% 23.13% 14.52% 7.67% 4.22% 2.69% 1.74% 0.94% 0.71% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   9W 2D 2L +18GD   1655(5)
Next: v DAL (05/16) , @ POR (05/23) , v ORL (07/22)
S.J
29 92 2.23 97.90% 13.80% 4.67% 3.25% 8.78% 21.52% 26.55% 19.13% 11.21% 7.12% 4.94% 3.41% 2.38% 1.64% 0.00%
        (Seattle Sounders)   7W 3D 1L +9 GD   1687(4)
Next: v LAG (05/16) , @ LAF (05/24) , v POR (07/16)
SEA
24 93 2.18 97.45% 14.75% 5.16% 3.33% 8.73% 24.02% 23.44% 19.58% 11.65% 7.08% 4.60% 3.11% 2.38% 1.59% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   7W 1D 4L +6 GD   1552(6)
Next: v COL (05/16) , @ MIN (05/23) , @ LAF (07/22)
RSL
22 88 1.83 82.56% 1.96% 4.16% 3.84% 9.20% 4.44% 8.21% 11.56% 13.22% 12.01% 10.12% 8.95% 7.48% 6.58% 0.02%
        (Los Angeles FC)   6W 3D 4L +7 GD   1502(11)
Next: @ NSH (05/17) , v SEA (05/24) , @ LAG (07/17)
LAF
21 84 1.62 67.14% 0.36% 3.95% 3.61% 8.22% 1.11% 3.05% 5.57% 7.87% 9.65% 10.03% 9.91% 10.22% 9.74% 0.09%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 3D 4L -3 GD   1537(7)
Next: @ N.E (05/16) , v RSL (05/23) , @ SKC (07/22)
MIN
21 84 1.62 76.28% 0.56% 4.27% 3.84% 8.72% 1.87% 4.99% 7.94% 11.45% 11.17% 10.99% 10.24% 9.17% 8.45% 0.04%
        (FC Dallas)   5W 4D 4L +6 GD   1517(8)
Next: @ S.J (05/16) , @ COL (05/23) , @ POR (07/22)
DAL
19 82 1.46 63.41% 0.19% 4.38% 3.73% 8.04% 0.73% 2.30% 4.72% 7.63% 9.35% 9.66% 9.88% 9.76% 9.38% 0.22%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   6W 0D 6L -5 GD   1516(9)
Next: v VCR (05/16) , @ LAG (05/23) , v DCU (07/22)
HOU
18 84 1.50 66.57% 0.49% 4.13% 3.86% 8.19% 1.46% 3.54% 5.85% 8.36% 9.79% 10.23% 9.57% 9.11% 8.66% 0.26%
        (Colorado Rapids)   5W 1D 7L +3 GD   1450(19)
Next: @ RSL (05/16) , v DAL (05/23) , v S.D (07/22)
COL
16 79 1.23 44.24% 0.08% 2.90% 2.62% 5.29% 0.26% 1.00% 2.28% 4.25% 5.64% 6.51% 7.57% 8.17% 8.57% 1.07%
        (San Diego FC)   4W 4D 5L +5 GD   1487(13)
Next: v CIN (05/16) , v VCR (05/23) , @ COL (07/22)
S.D
16 79 1.23 44.75% 0.04% 3.46% 2.80% 5.76% 0.25% 0.91% 2.02% 3.90% 5.49% 6.49% 7.92% 8.66% 9.11% 1.16%
        (LA Galaxy)   4W 4D 5L -2 GD   1450(20)
Next: @ SEA (05/16) , v HOU (05/23) , v LAF (07/17)
LAG
16 79 1.23 38.05% 0.05% 2.72% 2.56% 4.81% 0.19% 0.80% 1.74% 3.02% 4.28% 5.68% 6.77% 7.49% 8.09% 1.31%
        (Portland Timbers)   4W 2D 6L -2 GD   1476(14)
Next: @ MIA (05/17) , v S.J (05/23) , @ SEA (07/16)
POR
14 80 1.17 45.35% 0.06% 3.32% 2.85% 5.70% 0.27% 1.02% 2.35% 4.11% 5.67% 6.89% 7.63% 8.42% 8.99% 1.52%
        (Austin FC)   3W 5D 5L -8 GD   1451(18)
Next: v SKC (05/16) , @ STL (05/23) , v SEA (07/22)
ATX
14 77 1.08 30.61% 0.02% 2.48% 2.09% 3.88% 0.10% 0.38% 1.00% 1.79% 3.26% 4.33% 5.38% 6.59% 7.78% 3.02%
        (St. Louis City SC)   3W 3D 6L -7 GD   1470(16)
Next: @ DCU (05/16) , v ATX (05/23) , v SKC (07/16)
STL
12 78 1.00 38.35% 0.04% 2.85% 2.41% 4.89% 0.17% 0.65% 1.65% 3.58% 4.65% 5.83% 6.53% 7.29% 8.01% 2.71%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   2W 2D 8L -22GD   1327(29)
Next: @ ATX (05/16) , v NYR (05/23) , @ STL (07/16)
SKC
8 74 0.67 8.10% 0.00% 0.76% 0.48% 0.97% 0.00% 0.02% 0.09% 0.30% 0.61% 1.02% 1.39% 1.95% 2.72% 24.90%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  VCR   W 1728 2.42  1460.4    1510.7
 2  MIA E   1721 1.92  1495.0    1415.5
 3  NSH E   1698 2.25  1452.3    1447.7
 4  SEA   W 1687 2.18  1521.5    1485.0
 5  S.J   W 1655 2.23  1500.8    1497.6
 6  RSL   W 1552 1.83  1497.3    1515.3
 7  MIN   W 1537 1.62  1527.8    1500.9
 8  DAL   W 1517 1.46  1487.7    1519.6
 9  HOU   W 1516 1.50  1499.5    1514.6
10  N.E E   1515 1.83  1462.2    1469.0
11  LAF   W 1502 1.62  1508.7    1532.0
12  CIN E   1498 1.23  1462.0    1490.1
13  S.D   W 1487 1.23  1502.8    1520.5
14  POR   W 1476 1.17  1519.8    1504.2
15  CHI E   1474 1.67  1417.7    1495.8
16  STL   W 1470 1.00  1542.6    1488.6
17  NYF E   1463 1.38  1443.0    1483.3
18  ATX   W 1451 1.08  1515.2    1520.6
19  COL   W 1450 1.23  1542.9    1497.0
20  LAG   W 1450 1.23  1462.6    1531.1
21  ORL E   1446 1.00  1496.7    1456.4
22  NYR E   1440 1.38  1469.1    1461.7
23  DCU E   1410 1.23  1498.9    1455.3
24  CLT E   1396 1.15  1503.5    1439.3
25  MTL E   1395 1.08  1461.6    1483.3
26  CLB E   1367 0.92  1457.4    1464.9
27  TOR E   1365 1.17  1448.1    1493.0
28  PHI E   1333 0.46  1478.1    1474.4
29  SKC   W 1327 0.67  1535.9    1507.1
30  ATL E   1320 0.83  1442.6    1487.7



MLS Predictor as of May 9 (3 matches still to be played tomorrow.)

Latest results added: TOR 2-4 MIA, CHI 1-3 NYR, MTL 2-0 ORL, N.E 2-1 PHI, CLT 2-2 CIN, ATL 1-2 LAG, DAL 3-1 RSL, NSH 2-2 DCU, COL 0-1 STL, SEA 1-1 S.D, S.J 1-1 VCR, POR 6-0 SKC. Sunday: NYF 3-0 CLB, MIN 2-2 ATX, LAF 1-4 HOU.

Summary: Miami's unsurprising win in Toronto gets them back to third, almost past Vancouver into second, while dropping TFC a place to 24th. Red Bulls had sunk to 29th with one win in their last six but rebounded with the win in CHI to rise to 23rd while CHI went down ten from 12th to 22nd. MTL left it late but scored twice in the final minutes at home against ORL, and moved up five places to 24th, while Orlando, up to the middle of the table after last week's comeback win in Miami, dropped back to 20th.

Not much movement in the three 4:30 Pacific games, although the final results took some time to develop in a few of them. Dallas's home win against RSL was enough for Dallas to grab RSL's 9th spot and knock RSL down to 12th. STL winning in COL moved them up seven places from last week, dropping the Rapids into the bottom six. NSH dropped a few spots after only being able to get a draw at home against DCU, who are now up in the top half.

Portland crushed SKC to get to 15th in the ELO rankings, while the SEA - S.D draw left both teams about where they were last week. The mid-second half tying goal for VCR in S.J left S.J atop the league standings but put Vancouver on top of the ELO ratings, since the ELO formula's expectation for the match was probably to favour S.J slightly as the home team, so a draw would benefit VCR, just enough, as it turns out, to move the Caps onto the top of the rankings list.

NYF and HOU are the big Sunday winners, beating CLB and LAFC by three goals. The LAFC home loss actually drops them down a bit past prising HOU to tenth!

A bug in the program to produce these numbers has been fixed resulting in much lower playoff making odds for the lower-ranked teams. This is based on the strength of a team's remaining schedule and sometimes on games in hand, and will not necessarily align with the standings; for example, the system thinks Columbus and Orlando, currently 12th and 14th in the East, has a good chance to make it to the top 9 by the end of the season, because they've played their harder games already. SKC has established itself as a front-runner for last place overall (43%!) and has only a 3% chance of getting to ninth and a playoff spot. Eastern teams now occupy nine of the lowest eleven spots in the ELO rankings and three of the top ten. Check out the new graphic showing each team's progression in the ELO rankings below, with Eastern teams on dashed lines!

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   7W 3D 1L +15GD   1651(4)
Next: @ N.E (05/13) , v LAF (05/17) , v NYF (05/23)
NSH
24 93 2.18 98.96% 15.57% 4.61% 4.57% 8.56% 38.40% 24.18% 15.24% 8.58% 5.16% 3.18% 1.97% 1.40% 0.87% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   7W 1D 3L +7 GD   1570(7)
Next: v NSH (05/13) , v MIN (05/16) , @ CLT (05/23)
N.E
22 91 2.00 94.75% 5.98% 3.81% 4.55% 8.83% 17.88% 19.77% 17.34% 12.42% 8.86% 6.72% 5.05% 3.87% 2.84% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   6W 4D 2L +5 GD   1683(3)
Next: @ CIN (05/13) , v POR (05/17) , v PHI (05/24)
MIA
22 88 1.83 98.80% 10.27% 5.11% 4.74% 9.41% 32.52% 26.55% 16.63% 9.58% 5.70% 3.29% 2.25% 1.42% 0.87% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   5W 2D 4L +6 GD   1410(21)
Next: @ DCU (05/13) , @ MTL (05/16) , v TOR (05/23)
CHI
17 86 1.55 64.88% 0.32% 2.62% 4.27% 7.54% 1.71% 3.65% 6.00% 7.87% 9.06% 9.26% 9.69% 9.11% 8.53% 0.38%
        (DC United)   4W 4D 4L -2 GD   1483(15)
Next: v CHI (05/13) , v STL (05/16) , v MTL (05/23)
DCU
16 82 1.33 75.06% 0.28% 3.26% 4.69% 8.90% 1.91% 5.38% 8.82% 10.84% 11.18% 10.39% 9.96% 8.76% 7.83% 0.28%
        (FC Cincinnati)   4W 4D 4L -3 GD   1542(11)
Next: v MIA (05/13) , @ S.D (05/16) , v ORL (05/23)
CIN
16 82 1.33 77.42% 0.59% 4.63% 5.56% 9.39% 3.17% 6.75% 9.88% 11.18% 10.93% 10.50% 9.46% 8.33% 7.23% 0.26%
        (New York City FC)   4W 3D 5L +4 GD   1407(23)
Next: @ CLT (05/13) , @ NYR (05/16) , @ NSH (05/23)
NYF
15 81 1.25 53.31% 0.06% 2.58% 3.75% 6.44% 0.67% 1.92% 3.66% 5.46% 6.62% 7.76% 8.54% 9.12% 9.56% 1.17%
        (Charlotte FC)   4W 3D 5L -1 GD   1460(17)
Next: v NYF (05/13) , v TOR (05/16) , v N.E (05/23)
CLT
15 81 1.25 68.76% 0.17% 2.97% 4.55% 7.97% 1.25% 4.21% 7.22% 9.45% 10.18% 9.98% 9.34% 8.91% 8.20% 0.50%
        (New York Red Bulls)   4W 3D 5L -9 GD   1409(22)
Next: v CLB (05/13) , v NYF (05/16) , @ SKC (05/23)
NYR
15 81 1.25 60.49% 0.13% 2.26% 3.75% 7.14% 1.03% 2.68% 4.87% 6.93% 8.08% 9.10% 9.17% 9.25% 9.38% 1.14%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 5D 4L -4 GD   1365(27)
Next: @ CLT (05/16) , @ CHI (05/23) , @ MTL (07/16)
TOR
14 80 1.17 39.01% 0.03% 1.95% 3.06% 4.94% 0.26% 1.00% 1.93% 3.24% 4.65% 5.63% 6.51% 7.53% 8.26% 3.12%
        (CF Montréal)   4W 0D 7L -7 GD   1397(24)
Next: v POR (05/13) , v CHI (05/16) , @ DCU (05/23)
MTL
12 81 1.09 46.02% 0.07% 2.25% 3.41% 5.83% 0.60% 1.69% 3.01% 4.59% 5.65% 6.67% 7.26% 7.96% 8.58% 2.46%
        (Columbus Crew)   3W 3D 6L -3 GD   1394(25)
Next: @ NYR (05/13) , @ PHI (05/16) , v ATL (05/24)
CLB
12 78 1.00 41.68% 0.02% 2.12% 3.25% 5.03% 0.36% 1.02% 2.23% 3.75% 4.96% 6.15% 6.89% 7.92% 8.41% 2.89%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 1D 8L -7 GD   1320(29)
Next: @ ORL (05/16) , @ CLB (05/24) , @ NSH (07/17)
ATL
10 76 0.83 21.12% 0.00% 1.19% 1.73% 2.41% 0.04% 0.23% 0.58% 1.20% 1.90% 2.75% 3.88% 4.67% 5.88% 9.87%
        (Orlando City)   3W 1D 8L -18GD   1421(20)
Next: v PHI (05/13) , v ATL (05/16) , @ CIN (05/23)
ORL
10 76 0.83 42.24% 0.01% 2.46% 3.47% 5.29% 0.17% 0.82% 2.15% 4.03% 5.45% 6.36% 6.93% 7.75% 8.57% 3.38%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 3D 8L -9 GD   1355(28)
Next: @ ORL (05/13) , v CLB (05/16) , @ MIA (05/24)
PHI
6 72 0.50 17.48% 0.00% 1.28% 1.54% 2.32% 0.02% 0.16% 0.45% 0.89% 1.63% 2.26% 3.11% 4.00% 4.97% 16.89%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   9W 2D 1L +19GD   1688(2)
Next: @ SEA (05/13) , v DAL (05/16) , @ POR (05/23)
S.J
29 95 2.42 98.46% 25.22% 5.35% 3.21% 9.21% 34.19% 23.79% 14.41% 9.29% 6.23% 4.37% 2.84% 2.12% 1.23% 0.00%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   8W 2D 1L +20GD   1692(1)
Next: @ DAL (05/13) , @ HOU (05/16) , @ S.D (05/23)
VCR
26 95 2.36 97.60% 21.44% 5.80% 3.38% 8.84% 30.46% 23.52% 15.04% 9.72% 6.83% 4.65% 3.31% 2.40% 1.69% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   6W 3D 3L +8 GD   1543(10)
Next: @ STL (05/13) , @ NSH (05/17) , v SEA (05/24)
LAF
21 87 1.75 78.25% 1.50% 4.46% 3.85% 9.05% 3.14% 5.38% 8.46% 10.42% 11.13% 11.03% 10.45% 9.68% 8.57% 0.00%
        (Seattle Sounders)   6W 3D 1L +8 GD   1649(5)
Next: v S.J (05/13) , v LAG (05/16) , @ LAF (05/24)
SEA
21 93 2.10 93.88% 10.68% 5.14% 3.69% 9.30% 16.38% 17.02% 16.52% 12.51% 9.74% 7.51% 6.17% 4.48% 3.56% 0.00%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 3D 3L -2 GD   1616(6)
Next: v COL (05/13) , @ N.E (05/16) , v RSL (05/23)
MIN
21 87 1.75 89.24% 3.38% 5.09% 3.95% 9.90% 6.37% 10.71% 13.56% 14.28% 12.57% 10.70% 8.56% 7.09% 5.39% 0.01%
        (Real Salt Lake)   6W 1D 4L +3 GD   1507(13)
Next: v HOU (05/13) , v COL (05/16) , @ MIN (05/23)
RSL
19 88 1.73 70.12% 1.27% 4.02% 3.54% 8.02% 2.62% 4.96% 6.86% 8.70% 9.47% 9.64% 9.49% 9.08% 9.31% 0.10%
        (FC Dallas)   5W 4D 3L +7 GD   1558(8)
Next: v VCR (05/13) , @ S.J (05/16) , @ COL (05/23)
DAL
19 85 1.58 73.55% 0.95% 5.04% 4.02% 9.15% 2.11% 4.27% 7.14% 8.91% 10.66% 10.68% 10.75% 9.83% 9.19% 0.05%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   6W 0D 5L -2 GD   1555(9)
Next: @ RSL (05/13) , v VCR (05/16) , @ LAG (05/23)
HOU
18 87 1.64 73.06% 1.49% 4.89% 3.84% 8.59% 3.07% 5.40% 7.56% 9.10% 9.72% 10.09% 10.02% 9.45% 8.64% 0.10%
        (LA Galaxy)   4W 4D 4L +0 GD   1512(12)
Next: @ SKC (05/13) , @ SEA (05/16) , v HOU (05/23)
LAG
16 82 1.33 54.31% 0.21% 4.23% 3.27% 7.02% 0.67% 1.84% 3.35% 5.11% 6.71% 8.07% 8.96% 9.65% 9.95% 0.34%
        (Austin FC)   3W 5D 4L -3 GD   1491(14)
Next: @ S.D (05/13) , v SKC (05/16) , @ STL (05/23)
ATX
14 80 1.17 43.93% 0.08% 3.42% 2.69% 5.33% 0.25% 0.96% 2.03% 3.42% 4.63% 6.17% 7.64% 8.75% 10.08% 1.13%
        (Colorado Rapids)   4W 1D 7L +2 GD   1377(26)
Next: @ MIN (05/13) , @ RSL (05/16) , v DAL (05/23)
COL
13 79 1.08 23.53% 0.01% 1.46% 1.35% 2.87% 0.07% 0.25% 0.67% 1.34% 2.02% 2.89% 4.16% 5.41% 6.72% 3.49%
        (Portland Timbers)   4W 1D 6L -2 GD   1475(16)
Next: @ MTL (05/13) , @ MIA (05/17) , v S.J (05/23)
POR
13 82 1.18 45.23% 0.16% 3.30% 2.62% 5.74% 0.42% 1.19% 2.50% 3.76% 4.96% 6.65% 7.49% 8.68% 9.58% 1.12%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 4D 5L +0 GD   1440(18)
Next: v ATX (05/13) , v CIN (05/16) , v VCR (05/23)
S.D
13 79 1.08 30.95% 0.07% 2.52% 1.90% 3.69% 0.17% 0.43% 1.12% 1.90% 3.00% 4.11% 5.39% 6.82% 8.00% 2.45%
        (St. Louis City SC)   2W 3D 6L -8 GD   1422(19)
Next: v LAF (05/13) , @ DCU (05/16) , v ATX (05/23)
STL
9 78 0.82 24.89% 0.02% 1.90% 1.60% 2.98% 0.07% 0.28% 0.75% 1.47% 2.18% 3.13% 4.26% 5.76% 6.99% 5.66%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 2D 8L -24GD   1257(30)
Next: v LAG (05/13) , @ ATX (05/16) , v NYR (05/23)
SKC
5 74 0.45 3.00% 0.00% 0.28% 0.20% 0.31% 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.07% 0.15% 0.31% 0.52% 0.81% 1.11% 43.19%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  VCR   W 1692 2.36  1442.2    1518.1
 2  S.J   W 1688 2.42  1456.9    1516.2
 3  MIA E   1683 1.83  1488.0    1425.0
 4  NSH E   1651 2.18  1468.0    1453.9
 5  SEA   W 1649 2.10  1504.0    1496.1
 6  MIN   W 1616 1.75  1553.2    1481.3
 7  N.E E   1570 2.00  1456.1    1471.3
 8  DAL   W 1558 1.58  1479.3    1520.7
 9  HOU   W 1555 1.64  1471.3    1528.4
10  LAF   W 1543 1.75  1506.5    1520.4
11  CIN E   1542 1.33  1445.0    1497.8
12  LAG   W 1512 1.33  1462.8    1524.2
13  RSL   W 1507 1.73  1492.4    1516.8
14  ATX   W 1491 1.17  1537.3    1505.8
15  DCU E   1483 1.33  1502.7    1454.6
16  POR   W 1475 1.18  1516.7    1504.0
17  CLT E   1460 1.25  1509.6    1441.6
18  S.D   W 1440 1.08  1514.4    1514.3
19  STL   W 1422 0.82  1557.5    1490.4
20  ORL E   1421 0.83  1521.8    1453.7
21  CHI E   1410 1.55  1418.7    1492.0
22  NYR E   1409 1.25  1502.4    1443.6
23  NYF E   1407 1.25  1444.8    1483.6
24  MTL E   1397 1.09  1455.1    1481.8
25  CLB E   1394 1.00  1446.6    1472.0
26  COL   W 1377 1.08  1526.1    1506.8
27  TOR E   1365 1.17  1454.3    1490.2
28  PHI E   1355 0.50  1485.7    1465.0
29  ATL E   1320 0.83  1456.2    1485.3
30  SKC   W 1257 0.45  1539.2    1506.8



MLS Predictor as of May 3.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: TOR 1-1 S.J, SKC 1-1 SEA, RSL 2-0 POR, MIA 3-4 ORL, CLB 2-3 MIN, NYR 0-2 DAL, N.E 1-0 CLT, ATL 3-1 MTL, PHI 0-0 NSH, HOU 1-0 COL, CHI 2-3 CIN, S.D 2-2 LAF, LAG 1-1 VCR. Sunday: NYF 0-2 DCU, ATX 2-0 STL.

Summary: Toronto's draw at home with front-running San Jose moved them up four spots in the ELO rankings, and moved San Jose down enough to be vulnerable to Seattle and Vancouver later today. Seattle had the first chance to pass and whiffed in Kansas City, drawing 1-1 against the lowest-ranked team in the league, dropping them past Vancouver and Nashville to fifth in the ELO rankings. Portland's win against free-falling San Diego last week moved them up to 12th, but losing to RSL dropped them back down to 17th. And boom goes the dynamite at Inter Miami's Nu Stadium, where lowly Orlando gave up three in 35 minutes and got the next four to become the first team to win there, because Miami has only drawn three times, and now lost once. And the effect is huge on the rankings, Miami dropping all the way to fifth and Orlando rising eleven spots to 14th, with the first glut of results about to come in!

The upsets continue in the 4:30 start time slot, as Columbus blows a 2-0 lead at home to Minnesota, Dallas wins at the Red Bull stadium, and Philly holds East-leading Nashville scoreless! Huge effects on the rankings, as Red Bulls drop all the way to 29th, Charlotte and Columbus both fall below Orlando into the lower 15, and Vancouver and LAFC are left to take advantage of the shifting landscape. But all either can do is get a draw, and this leaves San Jose as the new leader, in both ELO ranking and points per game, followed by Vancouver, Nashville, Seattle, and Miami, with Minnesota and LAFC just on the edge of the top tier, then a drop of 72 points to New England, who in the actual standings are now in second in the East after Miami's sudden deflation. Next Saturday we will see Vancouver and San Jose battle it out for the top spot in the West!

Sunday's games continued the trend with NYCFC losing at home to DCU and plumetting to 27th as a result while DCU nearly got to the top half of the ELO list. Austin's win over St. Louis put them just past Orlando into 15th, while dropping St.Louis a few spots. This left 10 of the 15 Western teams in the top half, and vice versa.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   7W 2D 1L +15GD   1673(3)
Next: v DCU (05/09) , @ N.E (05/13) , v LAF (05/17)
NSH
23 95 2.30 99.27% 18.44% 5.11% 4.44% 8.60% 48.66% 21.56% 11.70% 6.86% 4.24% 2.72% 1.76% 1.04% 0.72% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   6W 1D 3L +6 GD   1556(8)
Next: v PHI (05/09) , v NSH (05/13) , v MIN (05/16)
N.E
19 91 1.90 91.82% 3.48% 3.72% 4.32% 9.06% 13.43% 17.11% 15.74% 12.71% 9.78% 7.85% 6.42% 5.03% 3.74% 0.01%
        (Inter Miami)   5W 4D 2L +3 GD   1658(5)
Next: @ TOR (05/09) , @ CIN (05/13) , v POR (05/17)
MIA
19 88 1.73 97.13% 5.34% 5.03% 4.65% 9.22% 22.30% 24.81% 17.34% 11.63% 7.68% 5.53% 3.53% 2.65% 1.66% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   5W 2D 3L +8 GD   1492(12)
Next: v NYR (05/09) , @ DCU (05/13) , @ MTL (05/16)
CHI
17 89 1.70 81.77% 1.03% 3.30% 4.83% 8.86% 5.16% 9.52% 11.77% 11.70% 10.82% 9.80% 8.80% 7.48% 6.65% 0.07%
        (DC United)   4W 3D 4L -2 GD   1463(17)
Next: @ NSH (05/09) , v CHI (05/13) , v STL (05/16)
DCU
15 84 1.36 69.89% 0.22% 2.91% 4.49% 7.93% 2.02% 4.57% 7.23% 8.86% 9.70% 9.63% 9.38% 9.47% 8.64% 0.40%
        (FC Cincinnati)   4W 3D 4L -3 GD   1540(10)
Next: @ CLT (05/09) , v MIA (05/13) , @ S.D (05/16)
CIN
15 84 1.36 77.56% 0.60% 4.75% 5.48% 9.48% 3.67% 7.22% 9.49% 10.84% 11.13% 9.99% 9.62% 8.04% 7.27% 0.29%
        (Charlotte FC)   4W 2D 5L -1 GD   1462(18)
Next: v CIN (05/09) , v NYF (05/13) , v TOR (05/16)
CLT
14 83 1.27 69.69% 0.23% 2.98% 4.40% 8.07% 1.84% 5.24% 7.82% 9.23% 9.45% 9.67% 8.94% 8.40% 8.54% 0.56%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 5D 3L -2 GD   1393(23)
Next: v MIA (05/09) , @ CLT (05/16) , @ CHI (05/23)
TOR
14 83 1.27 49.46% 0.01% 2.35% 3.29% 5.85% 0.66% 1.77% 3.26% 4.62% 5.63% 6.88% 7.49% 8.35% 8.67% 2.12%
        (New York City FC)   3W 3D 5L +1 GD   1358(27)
Next: v LAF (05/06) , v CLB (05/10) , @ CLT (05/13)
NYF
12 81 1.09 39.76% 0.00% 1.80% 2.64% 4.28% 0.27% 0.98% 1.82% 2.68% 3.78% 5.02% 6.02% 7.05% 8.03% 4.10%
        (Columbus Crew)   3W 3D 5L +0 GD   1436(21)
Next: @ NYF (05/10) , @ NYR (05/13) , @ PHI (05/16)
CLB
12 81 1.09 56.96% 0.06% 2.71% 3.88% 6.68% 0.72% 2.25% 4.23% 5.83% 7.53% 8.16% 8.68% 9.03% 8.94% 1.58%
        (New York Red Bulls)   3W 3D 5L -11GD   1336(29)
Next: @ CHI (05/09) , v CLB (05/13) , v NYF (05/16)
NYR
12 81 1.09 40.95% 0.01% 1.55% 2.44% 4.27% 0.28% 0.95% 1.71% 2.86% 4.06% 5.07% 6.42% 7.14% 7.86% 4.60%
        (Atlanta United FC)   3W 1D 7L -6 GD   1364(25)
Next: v LAG (05/09) , @ ORL (05/16) , @ CLB (05/24)
ATL
10 79 0.91 38.75% 0.00% 1.72% 2.48% 4.24% 0.16% 0.78% 1.53% 2.40% 3.58% 4.60% 5.72% 6.61% 7.87% 5.52%
        (Orlando City)   3W 1D 7L -16GD   1467(16)
Next: @ MTL (05/09) , v PHI (05/13) , v ATL (05/16)
ORL
10 79 0.91 56.44% 0.03% 3.23% 4.25% 6.86% 0.50% 2.09% 3.99% 5.95% 7.37% 8.08% 8.40% 9.10% 8.96% 2.00%
        (CF Montréal)   3W 0D 7L -9 GD   1344(28)
Next: v ORL (05/09) , v POR (05/13) , v CHI (05/16)
MTL
9 81 0.90 37.85% 0.02% 1.58% 2.27% 3.86% 0.29% 0.89% 1.61% 2.56% 3.23% 4.19% 4.98% 5.73% 6.66% 7.70%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 3D 7L -8 GD   1368(24)
Next: @ N.E (05/09) , @ ORL (05/13) , v CLB (05/16)
PHI
6 75 0.55 35.03% 0.00% 1.44% 1.96% 2.75% 0.05% 0.26% 0.76% 1.27% 2.00% 2.82% 3.85% 4.86% 5.79% 13.38%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   9W 1D 1L +19GD   1697(1)
Next: v VCR (05/09) , @ SEA (05/13) , v DAL (05/16)
S.J
28 97 2.55 98.80% 27.06% 5.59% 3.34% 8.86% 34.98% 22.45% 14.54% 10.07% 6.51% 4.38% 2.90% 1.90% 1.09% 0.00%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   8W 1D 1L +20GD   1683(2)
Next: @ S.J (05/09) , @ DAL (05/13) , @ HOU (05/16)
VCR
25 97 2.50 97.72% 18.98% 5.62% 3.74% 9.44% 25.92% 21.19% 16.03% 11.67% 8.78% 5.78% 4.17% 2.52% 1.66% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   6W 3D 2L +11GD   1628(7)
Next: @ NYF (05/06) , v HOU (05/10) , @ STL (05/13)
LAF
21 90 1.91 92.19% 4.47% 5.61% 4.34% 10.03% 7.29% 11.86% 14.09% 14.55% 13.50% 11.17% 8.54% 6.48% 4.71% 0.00%
        (Seattle Sounders)   6W 2D 1L +8 GD   1673(4)
Next: v S.D (05/09) , v S.J (05/13) , v LAG (05/16)
SEA
20 95 2.22 95.86% 13.02% 5.36% 3.72% 9.47% 18.79% 18.51% 16.78% 12.80% 10.08% 7.11% 5.29% 3.74% 2.74% 0.00%
        (Minnesota United FC)   6W 2D 3L -2 GD   1635(6)
Next: v ATX (05/10) , v COL (05/13) , @ N.E (05/16)
MIN
20 89 1.82 92.65% 4.04% 5.30% 4.27% 10.26% 6.97% 12.14% 14.74% 15.46% 13.53% 10.75% 8.27% 6.24% 4.56% 0.01%
        (Real Salt Lake)   6W 1D 3L +5 GD   1541(9)
Next: @ DAL (05/09) , v HOU (05/13) , v COL (05/16)
RSL
19 91 1.90 79.74% 1.84% 4.63% 4.01% 9.49% 3.30% 6.44% 8.85% 10.31% 11.34% 11.61% 10.56% 9.10% 8.18% 0.05%
        (FC Dallas)   4W 4D 3L +5 GD   1519(11)
Next: v RSL (05/09) , v VCR (05/13) , @ S.J (05/16)
DAL
16 85 1.45 63.04% 0.44% 4.34% 3.72% 8.08% 0.92% 2.21% 4.08% 6.00% 7.78% 9.98% 10.63% 10.85% 10.26% 0.33%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   5W 0D 5L -5 GD   1479(13)
Next: @ LAF (05/10) , @ RSL (05/13) , v VCR (05/16)
HOU
15 87 1.50 57.25% 0.42% 3.53% 3.42% 6.91% 0.92% 1.82% 3.29% 5.12% 6.82% 8.13% 9.36% 10.55% 10.74% 0.50%
        (Colorado Rapids)   4W 1D 6L +3 GD   1443(20)
Next: v STL (05/09) , @ MIN (05/13) , @ RSL (05/16)
COL
13 82 1.18 44.67% 0.06% 2.74% 2.52% 5.19% 0.23% 0.82% 1.74% 3.27% 4.56% 6.33% 7.46% 8.84% 10.00% 1.42%
        (LA Galaxy)   3W 4D 4L -1 GD   1473(14)
Next: @ ATL (05/09) , @ SKC (05/13) , @ SEA (05/16)
LAG
13 82 1.18 45.94% 0.11% 3.09% 2.54% 5.71% 0.28% 0.90% 1.79% 3.04% 4.64% 6.23% 8.14% 9.38% 10.22% 1.32%
        (Austin FC)   3W 4D 4L -3 GD   1473(15)
Next: @ MIN (05/10) , @ S.D (05/13) , v SKC (05/16)
ATX
13 82 1.18 44.95% 0.04% 3.29% 2.80% 5.26% 0.14% 0.66% 1.54% 2.90% 4.44% 6.35% 8.05% 9.12% 10.36% 1.38%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 3D 5L +0 GD   1418(22)
Next: @ SEA (05/09) , v ATX (05/13) , v CIN (05/16)
S.D
12 81 1.09 33.44% 0.01% 2.13% 1.96% 3.56% 0.08% 0.27% 0.77% 1.47% 2.43% 3.98% 5.46% 7.23% 8.66% 3.09%
        (Portland Timbers)   3W 1D 6L -8 GD   1456(19)
Next: v SKC (05/09) , @ MTL (05/13) , @ MIA (05/17)
POR
10 82 1.00 43.23% 0.04% 3.10% 2.44% 5.05% 0.16% 0.66% 1.46% 2.69% 4.12% 5.86% 7.44% 8.89% 9.61% 2.35%
        (St. Louis City SC)   1W 3D 6L -9 GD   1363(26)
Next: @ COL (05/09) , v LAF (05/13) , @ DCU (05/16)
STL
6 78 0.60 29.49% 0.00% 1.02% 1.03% 2.01% 0.01% 0.07% 0.24% 0.53% 1.12% 1.78% 2.75% 3.65% 5.16% 14.18%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 2D 7L -18GD   1273(30)
Next: @ POR (05/09) , v LAG (05/13) , @ ATX (05/16)
SKC
5 77 0.50 38.70% 0.00% 0.47% 0.32% 0.68% 0.01% 0.00% 0.05% 0.10% 0.34% 0.58% 1.00% 1.51% 2.07% 33.04%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  S.J   W 1697 2.55  1455.4    1517.8
 2  VCR   W 1683 2.50  1412.6    1525.2
 3  NSH E   1673 2.30  1496.1    1447.4
 4  SEA   W 1673 2.22  1512.5    1487.5
 5  MIA E   1658 1.73  1499.4    1433.4
 6  MIN   W 1635 1.82  1570.2    1478.3
 7  LAF   W 1628 1.91  1500.7    1508.6
 8  N.E E   1556 1.90  1463.8    1468.0
 9  RSL   W 1541 1.90  1468.9    1521.2
10  CIN E   1540 1.36  1436.2    1501.0
11  DAL   W 1519 1.45  1475.7    1521.7
12  CHI E   1492 1.70  1428.0    1481.8
13  HOU   W 1479 1.50  1481.2    1529.9
14  LAG   W 1473 1.18  1470.9    1517.4
15  ATX   W 1473 1.18  1517.3    1516.8
16  ORL E   1467 0.91  1508.5    1464.7
17  DCU E   1463 1.36  1478.2    1468.6
18  CLT E   1462 1.27  1499.8    1441.8
19  POR   W 1456 1.00  1561.9    1488.8
20  COL   W 1443 1.18  1532.1    1497.7
21  CLB E   1436 1.09  1459.2    1465.0
22  S.D   W 1418 1.09  1488.7    1522.2
23  TOR E   1393 1.27  1445.6    1491.7
24  PHI E   1368 0.55  1476.6    1474.5
25  ATL E   1364 0.91  1472.9    1476.7
26  STL   W 1363 0.60  1565.5    1487.3
27  NYF E   1358 1.09  1451.3    1490.0
28  MTL E   1344 0.90  1463.6    1485.1
29  NYR E   1336 1.09  1489.6    1462.3
30  SKC   W 1273 0.50  1555.2    1503.3



MLS Predictor as of April 26

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0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: TOR 1-2 ATL, MTL 1-0 NYF, MIN 0-1 LAF, CLB 2-0 PHI, DCU 3-2 ORL, CIN 2-0 NYR, MIA 1-1 N.E, ATX 2-0 HOU, CHI 5-0 SKC, NSH 4-2 CLT, STL 2-3 S.J, S.D 1-2 POR, SEA 2-1 DAL, VCR 3-1 COL, (Sunday) LAG 2-1 RSL.

Summary: Messi-ami just can't buy a win at their new stadium. Another draw allowed NSH to move six points clear at the top of the East. S.J's comeback win in STL moved them 44 points closer to MIA at the top of the ELO rankings, with SEA a single point ahead of Vancouver for third after both won at home. ATL's win in TOR vaulted them past SKC into 29th place, and SKC's 5-0 loss in CHI left quite a gap between 29th and 30th. Portland lept from 20th to 12th after beating S.D today (their fifth straight loss); maybe Phil Neville is the answer, but it's taking a long time to find out. Sunday's game dropped RSL out of the almost elite tier and back into the peloton, while moving the Galaxy into the back of the peloton....

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   7W 1D 1L +15GD   1689(5)
Next: @ PHI (05/02) , v DCU (05/09) , @ N.E (05/13)
NSH
22 97 2.44 99.33% 17.32% 5.21% 4.26% 8.78% 44.80% 24.61% 13.10% 7.10% 4.16% 2.44% 1.51% 0.92% 0.69% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   5W 4D 1L +4 GD   1742(1)
Next: v ORL (05/02) , @ TOR (05/09) , @ CIN (05/13)
MIA
19 91 1.90 99.27% 9.77% 6.36% 4.46% 8.92% 34.28% 29.55% 15.78% 8.40% 4.95% 2.90% 1.71% 1.11% 0.60% 0.00%
        (Chicago Fire)   5W 2D 2L +9 GD   1558(8)
Next: v CIN (05/02) , v NYR (05/09) , @ DCU (05/13)
CHI
17 92 1.89 90.48% 1.92% 4.00% 4.72% 9.29% 8.18% 13.70% 16.22% 14.47% 11.48% 8.98% 7.15% 5.78% 4.48% 0.03%
        (New England Revolution)   5W 1D 3L +5 GD   1528(9)
Next: v CLT (05/02) , v PHI (05/09) , v NSH (05/13)
N.E
16 91 1.78 86.86% 1.43% 3.45% 4.38% 9.16% 6.44% 11.72% 14.64% 13.48% 11.37% 9.43% 7.98% 6.39% 5.34% 0.07%
        (Charlotte FC)   4W 2D 4L +0 GD   1487(11)
Next: @ N.E (05/02) , v CIN (05/09) , v NYF (05/13)
CLT
14 86 1.40 76.52% 0.21% 3.15% 4.48% 9.03% 1.86% 5.79% 10.70% 11.46% 11.24% 10.44% 9.11% 8.27% 7.32% 0.34%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 4D 3L -2 GD   1375(27)
Next: v S.J (05/02) , v MIA (05/09) , @ CLT (05/16)
TOR
13 85 1.30 46.36% 0.04% 2.28% 3.01% 5.40% 0.36% 1.30% 2.49% 3.88% 5.07% 6.33% 7.28% 8.33% 8.96% 2.36%
        (New York City FC)   3W 3D 4L +3 GD   1424(20)
Next: v DCU (05/03) , v LAF (05/06) , v CLB (05/10)
NYF
12 84 1.20 55.55% 0.05% 2.77% 3.64% 6.70% 0.70% 1.82% 4.03% 6.12% 7.02% 8.20% 8.52% 8.74% 8.86% 1.53%
        (Columbus Crew)   3W 3D 4L +1 GD   1479(14)
Next: v MIN (05/02) , @ NYF (05/10) , @ NYR (05/13)
CLB
12 84 1.20 67.88% 0.13% 3.45% 4.51% 8.29% 1.02% 3.46% 6.59% 8.63% 9.87% 9.96% 9.84% 9.25% 8.62% 0.65%
        (FC Cincinnati)   3W 3D 4L -4 GD   1482(13)
Next: @ CHI (05/02) , @ CLT (05/09) , v MIA (05/13)
CIN
12 84 1.20 62.38% 0.10% 3.72% 4.59% 7.93% 0.98% 2.73% 4.96% 7.12% 8.50% 9.27% 9.30% 9.42% 9.10% 1.00%
        (DC United)   3W 3D 4L -4 GD   1405(22)
Next: @ NYF (05/03) , @ NSH (05/09) , v CHI (05/13)
DCU
12 84 1.20 54.52% 0.04% 2.50% 3.73% 6.16% 0.44% 1.68% 3.41% 5.43% 7.30% 7.73% 8.35% 8.82% 9.70% 1.66%
        (New York Red Bulls)   3W 3D 4L -9 GD   1388(23)
Next: v DAL (05/02) , @ CHI (05/09) , v CLB (05/13)
NYR
12 84 1.20 53.07% 0.03% 2.22% 3.23% 5.97% 0.48% 1.58% 3.34% 4.90% 6.39% 7.66% 8.44% 8.78% 9.23% 2.27%
        (CF Montréal)   3W 0D 6L -7 GD   1382(26)
Next: @ ATL (05/02) , v ORL (05/09) , v POR (05/13)
MTL
9 84 1.00 45.80% 0.06% 1.93% 3.04% 5.11% 0.32% 1.27% 2.39% 4.11% 4.96% 5.95% 7.12% 7.38% 8.28% 4.00%
        (Atlanta United FC)   2W 1D 7L -8 GD   1320(29)
Next: v MTL (05/02) , v LAG (05/09) , @ ORL (05/16)
ATL
7 79 0.70 34.23% 0.00% 1.27% 1.83% 2.66% 0.04% 0.15% 0.54% 1.33% 2.12% 3.18% 4.25% 5.30% 5.81% 11.50%
        (Orlando City)   2W 1D 7L -17GD   1386(25)
Next: @ MIA (05/02) , @ MTL (05/09) , v PHI (05/13)
ORL
7 79 0.70 39.21% 0.00% 1.97% 2.65% 4.02% 0.06% 0.47% 1.31% 2.34% 3.74% 4.69% 5.57% 6.94% 7.34% 6.75%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 2D 7L -8 GD   1351(28)
Next: v NSH (05/02) , @ N.E (05/09) , @ ORL (05/13)
PHI
5 77 0.50 34.94% 0.00% 1.40% 1.80% 2.58% 0.03% 0.17% 0.51% 1.22% 1.83% 2.84% 3.87% 4.58% 5.66% 14.22%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   9W 0D 1L +19GD   1714(2)
Next: @ TOR (05/02) , v VCR (05/09) , @ SEA (05/13)
S.J
27 99 2.70 99.22% 28.76% 5.40% 3.43% 9.20% 38.44% 24.09% 14.69% 8.96% 5.44% 3.58% 2.10% 1.24% 0.69% 0.00%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   8W 0D 1L +20GD   1693(4)
Next: @ LAG (05/02) , @ S.J (05/09) , @ DAL (05/13)
VCR
24 99 2.67 98.25% 18.52% 5.49% 3.65% 9.33% 26.28% 23.42% 17.51% 11.53% 7.68% 5.10% 3.22% 2.19% 1.32% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   6W 2D 2L +11GD   1638(6)
Next: @ S.D (05/02) , @ NYF (05/06) , v HOU (05/10)
LAF
20 92 2.00 93.58% 4.41% 5.24% 4.50% 10.05% 7.44% 12.61% 16.16% 16.08% 13.84% 10.22% 7.50% 5.72% 4.00% 0.00%
        (Seattle Sounders)   6W 1D 1L +8 GD   1694(3)
Next: @ SKC (05/02) , v S.D (05/09) , v S.J (05/13)
SEA
19 97 2.38 97.31% 14.04% 5.37% 3.72% 9.50% 20.72% 21.41% 18.52% 12.85% 8.94% 6.07% 4.16% 2.76% 1.88% 0.00%
        (Minnesota United FC)   5W 2D 3L -3 GD   1598(7)
Next: @ CLB (05/02) , v ATX (05/10) , v COL (05/13)
MIN
17 89 1.70 87.86% 1.80% 4.75% 4.65% 9.90% 3.64% 7.76% 11.89% 14.76% 14.30% 11.94% 10.02% 7.70% 5.82% 0.03%
        (Real Salt Lake)   5W 1D 3L +3 GD   1508(10)
Next: v POR (05/02) , @ DAL (05/09) , v HOU (05/13)
RSL
16 91 1.78 72.56% 0.72% 4.02% 3.71% 8.43% 1.66% 4.14% 7.03% 9.19% 10.62% 10.83% 10.27% 9.84% 8.89% 0.09%
        (Colorado Rapids)   4W 1D 5L +4 GD   1475(15)
Next: @ HOU (05/02) , v STL (05/09) , @ MIN (05/13)
COL
13 85 1.30 56.10% 0.20% 3.49% 3.25% 6.81% 0.47% 1.45% 3.18% 5.40% 7.28% 8.76% 9.29% 9.89% 9.80% 0.59%
        (FC Dallas)   3W 4D 3L +3 GD   1475(16)
Next: @ NYR (05/02) , v RSL (05/09) , v VCR (05/13)
DAL
13 85 1.30 51.31% 0.06% 3.46% 3.20% 6.26% 0.25% 1.07% 2.43% 4.28% 5.96% 7.65% 8.82% 9.63% 10.11% 1.10%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   4W 0D 5L -6 GD   1443(19)
Next: v COL (05/02) , @ LAF (05/10) , @ RSL (05/13)
HOU
12 87 1.33 49.17% 0.16% 3.13% 2.92% 5.85% 0.37% 0.97% 2.05% 3.83% 5.52% 6.97% 8.64% 9.48% 10.02% 1.32%
        (LA Galaxy)   3W 3D 4L -1 GD   1463(17)
Next: v VCR (05/02) , @ ATL (05/09) , @ SKC (05/13)
LAG
12 84 1.20 48.52% 0.08% 3.25% 3.02% 5.72% 0.28% 1.09% 1.91% 3.48% 5.00% 6.95% 8.53% 9.35% 10.66% 1.26%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 2D 5L +0 GD   1407(21)
Next: v LAF (05/02) , @ SEA (05/09) , v ATX (05/13)
S.D
11 83 1.10 34.85% 0.02% 2.23% 1.99% 3.85% 0.06% 0.34% 0.80% 1.78% 2.87% 4.32% 5.95% 7.16% 8.63% 2.92%
        (Portland Timbers)   3W 1D 5L -6 GD   1485(12)
Next: @ RSL (05/02) , v SKC (05/09) , @ MTL (05/13)
POR
10 85 1.11 53.39% 0.10% 3.70% 3.32% 6.68% 0.29% 1.11% 2.18% 4.40% 6.49% 8.44% 9.37% 10.05% 9.90% 1.16%
        (Austin FC)   2W 4D 4L -5 GD   1444(18)
Next: v STL (05/03) , @ MIN (05/10) , @ S.D (05/13)
ATX
10 82 1.00 39.25% 0.02% 2.61% 2.40% 4.50% 0.10% 0.39% 1.10% 2.24% 3.50% 5.16% 6.78% 7.97% 9.10% 2.90%
        (St. Louis City SC)   1W 3D 5L -7 GD   1388(24)
Next: @ ATX (05/03) , @ COL (05/09) , v LAF (05/13)
STL
6 81 0.67 32.78% 0.00% 1.82% 1.60% 3.23% 0.02% 0.12% 0.49% 1.10% 2.24% 3.38% 4.34% 5.68% 7.06% 8.34%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 1D 7L -18GD   1251(30)
Next: v SEA (05/02) , @ POR (05/09) , v LAG (05/13)
SKC
4 79 0.44 39.46% 0.00% 0.36% 0.35% 0.68% 0.00% 0.01% 0.07% 0.12% 0.31% 0.62% 1.00% 1.32% 2.11% 33.89%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1742 1.90  1508.4    1432.5
 2  S.J   W 1714 2.70  1443.6    1503.7
 3  SEA   W 1694 2.38  1523.5    1479.3
 4  VCR   W 1693 2.67  1401.7    1518.9
 5  NSH E   1689 2.44  1490.7    1452.6
 6  LAF   W 1638 2.00  1495.0    1506.6
 7  MIN   W 1598 1.70  1567.0    1473.7
 8  CHI E   1558 1.89  1411.1    1488.7
 9  N.E E   1528 1.78  1486.0    1466.1
10  RSL   W 1508 1.78  1480.0    1510.6
11  CLT E   1487 1.40  1496.5    1447.9
12  POR   W 1485 1.11  1554.2    1494.3
13  CIN E   1482 1.20  1433.6    1510.0
14  CLB E   1479 1.20  1440.6    1473.9
15  COL   W 1475 1.30  1540.8    1498.0
16  DAL   W 1475 1.30  1470.0    1521.8
17  LAG   W 1463 1.20  1462.4    1517.5
18  ATX   W 1444 1.00  1537.1    1505.8
19  HOU   W 1443 1.33  1495.8    1513.9
20  NYF E   1424 1.20  1464.8    1485.8
21  S.D   W 1407 1.10  1475.0    1521.5
22  DCU E   1405 1.20  1474.2    1480.0
23  NYR E   1388 1.20  1485.0    1467.3
24  STL   W 1388 0.67  1573.4    1480.8
25  ORL E   1386 0.70  1507.6    1477.0
26  MTL E   1382 1.00  1468.0    1489.3
27  TOR E   1375 1.30  1418.7    1510.1
28  PHI E   1351 0.50  1474.8    1481.6
29  ATL E   1320 0.70  1488.8    1478.4
30  SKC   W 1251 0.44  1567.7    1500.9



MLS Predictor as of April 22 — First Mid-Week Matchday!

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: 22 of the 30 teams active mid-week and goals galore: NYR 4-4 DCU, TOR 3-3 PHI, NYF 4-4 CIN, CLB 2-1 LAG, ORL 4-1 CLT, ATL 1-2 N.E, DAL 0-1 MIN, HOU 1-0 S.D, RSL 0-2 MIA, S.J 5-1 ATX, LAF 0-0 COL.

Summary: 43 goals in 11 games is the story, with draws at 4-4 twice, 3-3, and 0-0 (not 2-2 or 1-1), including a goalkeeper scoring the winning goal in TOR on a last minute header. Another Miami road win increases their lead at the top of the Power Rankings, and S.J opens a small gap over SEA for second with their home wallop of ATX. At the other end, ATL has dropped below SKC for 30th, and is the new frontrunner for last place in the standings. Idle Nashville remained atop the East but has Miami a point back, but has a game in hand. In the West, San Jose's four late goals bumped their goal-difference to +18, same as Vancouver's, and put them atop the West, but Vancouver will have a game in hand. Vancouver at San Jose on May 9 will be huge, but is game two in an eight game Vancouver road trip. San Diego's sophomore season free-fall continues, now down to 15th in the Power Rankings, from fourth a month ago.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   6W 1D 1L +13GD   1672(5)
Next: v CLT (04/25) , @ PHI (05/02) , v DCU (05/09)
NSH
19 97 2.38 98.65% 15.23% 4.84% 4.12% 9.05% 34.95% 26.46% 14.80% 8.53% 5.44% 3.58% 2.38% 1.42% 1.10% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   5W 3D 1L +4 GD   1765(1)
Next: v N.E (04/25) , v ORL (05/02) , @ TOR (05/09)
MIA
18 93 2.00 99.40% 17.15% 6.69% 4.58% 9.27% 44.91% 26.50% 12.80% 6.47% 3.68% 2.26% 1.48% 0.74% 0.56% 0.00%
        (New England Revolution)   5W 0D 3L +5 GD   1506(10)
Next: @ MIA (04/25) , v CLT (05/02) , v PHI (05/09)
N.E
15 93 1.88 83.17% 1.35% 3.54% 4.29% 9.12% 5.07% 9.66% 12.88% 12.29% 10.95% 9.79% 8.30% 7.47% 6.68% 0.08%
        (Chicago Fire)   4W 2D 2L +4 GD   1547(9)
Next: v SKC (04/25) , v CIN (05/02) , v NYR (05/09)
CHI
14 92 1.75 86.63% 1.73% 3.97% 4.66% 9.94% 6.15% 11.50% 14.23% 13.17% 11.58% 9.56% 7.92% 6.90% 5.56% 0.07%
        (Charlotte FC)   4W 2D 3L +2 GD   1503(11)
Next: @ NSH (04/25) , @ N.E (05/02) , v CIN (05/09)
CLT
14 89 1.56 81.05% 0.67% 3.47% 4.52% 8.73% 3.32% 8.03% 11.80% 12.73% 11.95% 10.11% 8.79% 7.63% 6.53% 0.16%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 4D 2L -1 GD   1452(18)
Next: v ATL (04/25) , v S.J (05/02) , v MIA (05/09)
TOR
13 88 1.44 65.25% 0.15% 3.22% 4.25% 7.63% 1.26% 3.71% 6.29% 7.70% 8.64% 9.37% 9.49% 9.25% 8.95% 0.60%
        (New York City FC)   3W 3D 3L +4 GD   1467(16)
Next: @ MTL (04/26) , v DCU (05/03) , v LAF (05/06)
NYF
12 87 1.33 67.80% 0.22% 3.09% 4.41% 7.86% 1.50% 4.18% 6.88% 8.64% 9.28% 9.40% 9.30% 9.44% 8.61% 0.57%
        (New York Red Bulls)   3W 3D 3L -7 GD   1416(22)
Next: @ CIN (04/25) , v DAL (05/02) , @ CHI (05/09)
NYR
12 87 1.33 60.70% 0.09% 2.58% 3.69% 6.56% 0.98% 3.06% 4.95% 6.72% 7.76% 8.48% 8.94% 9.11% 9.56% 1.16%
        (Columbus Crew)   2W 3D 4L -1 GD   1452(17)
Next: v PHI (04/25) , v MIN (05/02) , @ NYF (05/10)
CLB
9 84 1.00 58.82% 0.06% 3.00% 3.99% 7.12% 0.55% 2.24% 4.42% 6.47% 7.57% 8.86% 9.00% 9.22% 9.15% 1.33%
        (DC United)   2W 3D 4L -5 GD   1366(27)
Next: v ORL (04/25) , @ NYF (05/03) , @ NSH (05/09)
DCU
9 84 1.00 43.85% 0.02% 1.82% 3.09% 4.90% 0.24% 0.96% 2.22% 3.86% 4.66% 5.84% 6.86% 7.73% 8.30% 3.18%
        (FC Cincinnati)   2W 3D 4L -6 GD   1450(19)
Next: v NYR (04/25) , @ CHI (05/02) , @ CLT (05/09)
CIN
9 84 1.00 53.37% 0.06% 3.32% 4.08% 6.40% 0.58% 1.72% 3.92% 5.02% 6.48% 7.45% 8.34% 8.86% 8.76% 2.26%
        (Orlando City)   2W 1D 6L -16GD   1421(21)
Next: @ DCU (04/25) , @ MIA (05/02) , @ MTL (05/09)
ORL
7 82 0.78 46.80% 0.02% 2.43% 3.31% 5.34% 0.19% 0.97% 2.26% 3.92% 5.20% 6.24% 7.52% 8.10% 8.87% 3.56%
        (CF Montréal)   2W 0D 6L -8 GD   1332(28)
Next: v NYF (04/26) , @ ATL (05/02) , v ORL (05/09)
MTL
6 84 0.75 38.24% 0.02% 1.47% 2.12% 3.57% 0.19% 0.63% 1.35% 2.27% 3.18% 4.17% 5.21% 5.78% 7.12% 8.34%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 2D 6L -6 GD   1374(26)
Next: @ CLB (04/25) , v NSH (05/02) , @ N.E (05/09)
PHI
5 80 0.56 35.70% 0.00% 1.66% 2.38% 3.22% 0.09% 0.36% 0.96% 1.82% 2.86% 3.76% 4.70% 5.83% 6.75% 8.57%
        (Atlanta United FC)   1W 1D 7L -9 GD   1249(30)
Next: @ TOR (04/25) , v MTL (05/02) , v LAG (05/09)
ATL
4 79 0.44 35.78% 0.00% 0.60% 0.81% 1.28% 0.01% 0.02% 0.24% 0.40% 0.79% 1.14% 1.78% 2.53% 3.53% 25.34%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   8W 0D 1L +18GD   1693(2)
Next: @ STL (04/25) , @ TOR (05/02) , v VCR (05/09)
S.J
24 99 2.67 98.22% 22.73% 5.68% 3.62% 8.66% 32.63% 21.46% 14.72% 10.54% 7.31% 4.62% 3.20% 2.37% 1.36% 0.00%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   7W 0D 1L +18GD   1677(4)
Next: v COL (04/25) , @ LAG (05/02) , @ S.J (05/09)
VCR
21 99 2.62 97.02% 16.12% 5.40% 3.94% 9.73% 24.14% 20.68% 16.18% 11.56% 8.43% 6.30% 4.57% 2.95% 2.21% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   5W 2D 2L +10GD   1578(7)
Next: @ MIN (04/25) , @ S.D (05/02) , @ NYF (05/06)
LAF
17 92 1.89 83.46% 2.20% 4.96% 4.37% 9.81% 4.42% 7.30% 10.05% 11.10% 12.16% 11.70% 10.22% 8.98% 7.52% 0.02%
        (Minnesota United FC)   5W 2D 2L -2 GD   1665(6)
Next: v LAF (04/25) , @ CLB (05/02) , v ATX (05/10)
MIN
17 92 1.89 93.99% 5.63% 5.34% 4.16% 10.22% 10.44% 14.42% 15.99% 14.84% 12.62% 9.56% 7.18% 4.99% 3.94% 0.00%
        (Seattle Sounders)   5W 1D 1L +7 GD   1680(3)
Next: v DAL (04/25) , @ SKC (05/02) , v S.D (05/09)
SEA
16 97 2.29 95.80% 12.67% 5.05% 3.69% 9.36% 19.99% 19.05% 16.36% 12.76% 9.58% 6.90% 5.04% 3.57% 2.55% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   5W 1D 2L +4 GD   1551(8)
Next: @ LAG (04/26) , v POR (05/02) , @ DAL (05/09)
RSL
16 94 2.00 80.51% 2.53% 4.46% 3.76% 9.16% 4.68% 7.62% 9.44% 11.03% 11.49% 10.49% 9.68% 8.52% 7.52% 0.04%
        (Colorado Rapids)   4W 1D 4L +6 GD   1490(12)
Next: @ VCR (04/25) , @ HOU (05/02) , v STL (05/09)
COL
13 88 1.44 60.45% 0.34% 3.83% 3.54% 7.68% 0.92% 2.21% 4.14% 6.03% 7.94% 8.91% 9.97% 9.97% 10.07% 0.29%
        (FC Dallas)   3W 4D 2L +4 GD   1488(13)
Next: @ SEA (04/25) , @ NYR (05/02) , v RSL (05/09)
DAL
13 88 1.44 55.54% 0.25% 3.58% 3.48% 6.97% 0.72% 1.74% 3.06% 5.11% 6.53% 8.00% 9.46% 10.29% 10.16% 0.46%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   4W 0D 4L -4 GD   1484(14)
Next: @ ATX (04/25) , v COL (05/02) , @ LAF (05/10)
HOU
12 90 1.50 59.46% 0.47% 3.61% 3.68% 6.97% 1.13% 2.64% 3.90% 5.65% 6.82% 8.83% 9.78% 10.28% 9.94% 0.50%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 2D 4L +1 GD   1469(15)
Next: v POR (04/25) , v LAF (05/02) , @ SEA (05/09)
S.D
11 86 1.22 50.54% 0.11% 3.32% 3.14% 6.24% 0.40% 1.18% 2.34% 3.92% 5.50% 7.50% 8.66% 9.79% 10.37% 0.89%
        (LA Galaxy)   2W 3D 4L -2 GD   1413(23)
Next: v RSL (04/26) , v VCR (05/02) , @ ATL (05/09)
LAG
9 84 1.00 35.33% 0.08% 2.20% 2.20% 3.89% 0.22% 0.52% 1.06% 2.16% 3.04% 4.33% 5.67% 7.05% 8.06% 3.22%
        (Portland Timbers)   2W 1D 5L -7 GD   1431(20)
Next: @ S.D (04/25) , @ RSL (05/02) , v SKC (05/09)
POR
7 85 0.88 37.76% 0.03% 2.29% 2.19% 4.18% 0.14% 0.53% 1.16% 2.10% 3.36% 4.79% 6.06% 7.71% 8.76% 3.14%
        (Austin FC)   1W 4D 4L -7 GD   1396(25)
Next: v HOU (04/25) , v STL (05/03) , @ MIN (05/10)
ATX
7 82 0.78 29.77% 0.02% 1.81% 1.43% 2.77% 0.06% 0.19% 0.57% 1.30% 2.02% 3.10% 4.22% 5.21% 6.93% 6.16%
        (St. Louis City SC)   1W 3D 4L -6 GD   1412(24)
Next: v S.J (04/25) , @ ATX (05/03) , @ COL (05/09)
STL
6 84 0.75 34.57% 0.04% 2.19% 2.08% 3.58% 0.11% 0.43% 0.96% 1.69% 2.78% 4.16% 5.00% 6.42% 7.84% 5.19%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 1D 6L -13GD   1261(29)
Next: @ CHI (04/25) , v SEA (05/02) , @ POR (05/09)
SKC
4 82 0.50 32.34% 0.00% 0.58% 0.43% 0.77% 0.00% 0.02% 0.07% 0.21% 0.41% 0.82% 1.28% 1.90% 2.75% 24.87%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1765 2.00  1520.8    1425.6
 2  S.J   W 1693 2.67  1427.2    1510.4
 3  SEA   W 1680 2.29  1572.3    1467.8
 4  VCR   W 1677 2.62  1418.7    1510.9
 5  NSH E   1672 2.38  1503.7    1448.1
 6  MIN   W 1665 1.89  1552.8    1472.7
 7  LAF   W 1578 1.89  1475.4    1521.8
 8  RSL   W 1551 2.00  1470.7    1511.0
 9  CHI E   1547 1.75  1422.4    1480.5
10  N.E E   1506 1.88  1418.6    1491.8
11  CLT E   1503 1.56  1470.6    1453.0
12  COL   W 1490 1.44  1514.5    1511.1
13  DAL   W 1488 1.44  1445.5    1529.9
14  HOU   W 1484 1.50  1487.9    1511.3
15  S.D   W 1469 1.22  1504.1    1506.3
16  NYF E   1467 1.33  1467.1    1477.0
17  CLB E   1452 1.00  1450.0    1469.4
18  TOR E   1452 1.44  1432.6    1492.1
19  CIN E   1450 1.00  1465.1    1501.0
20  POR   W 1431 0.88  1554.5    1497.0
21  ORL E   1421 0.78  1507.7    1478.9
22  NYR E   1416 1.33  1469.6    1470.9
23  LAG   W 1413 1.00  1472.4    1512.2
24  STL   W 1412 0.75  1571.4    1488.0
25  ATX   W 1396 0.78  1564.9    1505.1
26  PHI E   1374 0.56  1452.7    1486.8
27  DCU E   1366 1.00  1490.5    1473.3
28  MTL E   1332 0.75  1499.9    1478.4
29  SKC   W 1261 0.50  1554.7    1504.8
30  ATL E   1249 0.44  1479.0    1485.9



MLS Predictor as of April 19

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: Friday: VCR 3-0 SKC, Saturday: TOR 3-3 ATX, MTL 4-1 NYR, COL 2-3 MIA, ATL 0-2 NSH, ORL 0-1 HOU, NYF 1-2 CLT, N.E 2-1 CLB, CIN 3-3 CHI, PHI 0-0 DCU, MIN 2-0 POR, DAL 2-2 LAG, RSL 4-2 S.D, SEA 4-1 STL. Sunday: LAF 1-4 S.J.

Summary: The Friday result changed little, only 5 ELO points changed hands when the expected VCR win over SKC happened, but that was just enough to drop SKC down to 30th on the Power Rankings, although MTL can still venture lower with an adverse result tomorrow. More importantly, the Vancouver win leaves them atop the actual standings with the two next highest teams set to play one another on Sunday night.

Saturday's early game helped ATX more than TOR, but both teams stayed at the same ELO rank while Toronto got to fourth in the East, at least until the other matches today are completed. Montreal's win over Red Bulls knocked NYRB down five places in the ELO ranks and got Montreal off the bottom, although SKC displaced them last night with their loss in Vancouver. Miami's win over Colorado put them back over 1700 in ELO, tops in the league, and dropped Colorado a place to 14th. The later Saturday games featured Eastern teams unable to win at home, with Nashville's win in Atlanta bringing them from 5th to 3rd in ELO rankings. Eastern teams have two of the top eight places in the ELO rankings and five of the bottom six. The late Saturday games included RSL taking out S.D 4-2 at home and SEA whacking STL 4-1 at home. S.D now clings to the last Western playoff spot and Seattle has passed Vancouver to take second on the ELO rankings, thanks mostly to a tougher schedule so far: Vancouver has one more home game before an endless eight game road trip. The final game of the week was a big road win for S.J against LAFC, transferring 64 points and moving S.J to second on the ELO list, and LAFC down to eighth. Vancouver tops the table because of goal difference but S.J and SEA are ahead of them on the ELO list based mostly on the tougher schedule they've had so far.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   6W 1D 1L +13GD   1672(5)
Next: v CLT (04/25) , @ PHI (05/02) , v DCU (05/09)
NSH
19 97 2.38 98.80% 17.02% 4.94% 4.29% 8.70% 38.90% 23.24% 14.03% 8.72% 5.58% 3.58% 2.32% 1.36% 1.07% 0.00%
        (Inter Miami)   4W 3D 1L +2 GD   1726(1)
Next: @ RSL (04/22) , v N.E (04/25) , v ORL (05/02)
MIA
15 93 1.88 98.50% 12.08% 5.72% 5.01% 9.91% 33.04% 24.84% 15.56% 9.62% 6.20% 4.11% 2.42% 1.69% 1.02% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   4W 2D 2L +5 GD   1561(9)
Next: @ ORL (04/22) , @ NSH (04/25) , @ N.E (05/02)
CLT
14 92 1.75 89.83% 2.36% 3.56% 4.90% 9.33% 8.16% 13.63% 15.52% 13.79% 11.28% 9.48% 7.38% 5.90% 4.66% 0.04%
        (Chicago Fire)   4W 2D 2L +4 GD   1547(10)
Next: v SKC (04/25) , v CIN (05/02) , v NYR (05/09)
CHI
14 92 1.75 87.59% 1.94% 3.95% 5.33% 9.98% 7.16% 11.07% 13.09% 12.86% 12.05% 10.00% 8.85% 6.92% 5.54% 0.07%
        (New England Revolution)   4W 0D 3L +4 GD   1477(14)
Next: @ ATL (04/22) , @ MIA (04/25) , v CLT (05/02)
N.E
12 93 1.71 76.33% 1.09% 3.21% 4.37% 8.80% 3.96% 7.10% 9.11% 10.00% 10.26% 10.19% 9.29% 8.29% 7.78% 0.35%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 3D 2L -1 GD   1468(16)
Next: v PHI (04/22) , v ATL (04/25) , v S.J (05/02)
TOR
12 90 1.50 71.52% 0.59% 3.17% 4.42% 8.27% 2.68% 5.17% 7.18% 8.62% 9.37% 10.00% 9.83% 9.61% 8.67% 0.40%
        (New York City FC)   3W 2D 3L +4 GD   1479(13)
Next: v CIN (04/22) , @ MTL (04/26) , v DCU (05/03)
NYF
11 89 1.38 72.20% 0.40% 3.43% 4.66% 8.40% 2.36% 5.04% 7.75% 9.55% 9.83% 9.94% 9.60% 9.09% 8.56% 0.48%
        (New York Red Bulls)   3W 2D 3L -7 GD   1430(21)
Next: v DCU (04/22) , @ CIN (04/25) , v DAL (05/02)
NYR
11 89 1.38 65.86% 0.29% 2.89% 3.98% 7.28% 1.72% 3.76% 5.81% 7.82% 8.62% 9.42% 9.56% 9.46% 8.74% 0.94%
        (DC United)   2W 2D 4L -5 GD   1353(26)
Next: @ NYR (04/22) , v ORL (04/25) , @ NYF (05/03)
DCU
8 86 1.00 44.62% 0.04% 1.98% 2.93% 4.91% 0.32% 1.18% 2.10% 3.38% 4.54% 5.68% 7.06% 8.09% 8.58% 3.69%
        (FC Cincinnati)   2W 2D 4L -6 GD   1439(19)
Next: @ NYF (04/22) , v NYR (04/25) , @ CHI (05/02)
CIN
8 86 1.00 53.94% 0.15% 3.27% 4.08% 6.27% 0.81% 1.95% 3.38% 4.81% 6.27% 7.47% 8.52% 8.91% 9.54% 2.28%
        (CF Montréal)   2W 0D 6L -8 GD   1332(28)
Next: v NYF (04/26) , @ ATL (05/02) , v ORL (05/09)
MTL
6 84 0.75 38.54% 0.02% 1.61% 2.20% 3.60% 0.28% 0.65% 1.30% 2.12% 3.13% 4.40% 4.98% 6.51% 7.66% 7.48%
        (Columbus Crew)   1W 3D 4L -2 GD   1416(22)
Next: v LAG (04/22) , v PHI (04/25) , v MIN (05/02)
CLB
6 84 0.75 49.23% 0.04% 2.48% 3.44% 5.62% 0.42% 1.42% 2.75% 4.26% 5.83% 6.46% 7.36% 8.38% 8.88% 3.46%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 1D 6L -6 GD   1359(25)
Next: @ TOR (04/22) , @ CLB (04/25) , v NSH (05/02)
PHI
4 82 0.50 37.76% 0.00% 1.90% 2.20% 3.68% 0.10% 0.38% 0.96% 1.72% 2.73% 3.68% 4.78% 6.02% 7.15% 10.23%
        (Atlanta United FC)   1W 1D 6L -8 GD   1282(29)
Next: v N.E (04/22) , @ TOR (04/25) , v MTL (05/02)
ATL
4 82 0.50 34.82% 0.00% 1.00% 1.41% 1.96% 0.06% 0.19% 0.45% 0.96% 1.56% 2.07% 3.08% 4.07% 5.26% 17.12%
        (Orlando City)   1W 1D 6L -19GD   1352(27)
Next: v CLT (04/22) , @ DCU (04/25) , @ MIA (05/02)
ORL
4 82 0.50 37.60% 0.00% 1.55% 2.13% 3.28% 0.06% 0.39% 1.02% 1.76% 2.75% 3.50% 4.96% 5.69% 6.86% 10.60%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   7W 0D 1L +18GD   1677(4)
Next: v COL (04/25) , @ LAG (05/02) , @ S.J (05/09)
VCR
21 99 2.62 96.51% 16.67% 5.38% 3.86% 9.33% 24.25% 19.40% 15.08% 11.56% 8.84% 6.68% 4.86% 3.52% 2.32% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   7W 0D 1L +14GD   1681(2)
Next: v ATX (04/22) , @ STL (04/25) , @ TOR (05/02)
S.J
21 99 2.62 96.62% 18.68% 5.38% 3.53% 9.06% 26.86% 20.07% 14.71% 10.99% 8.05% 6.26% 4.36% 3.20% 2.11% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   5W 1D 2L +10GD   1595(8)
Next: v COL (04/22) , @ MIN (04/25) , @ S.D (05/02)
LAF
16 94 2.00 84.22% 3.45% 4.97% 4.11% 9.66% 6.46% 9.04% 10.64% 11.84% 11.31% 10.77% 9.75% 8.05% 6.32% 0.03%
        (Seattle Sounders)   5W 1D 1L +7 GD   1680(3)
Next: v DAL (04/25) , @ SKC (05/02) , v S.D (05/09)
SEA
16 97 2.29 95.18% 13.49% 5.06% 3.76% 9.72% 20.40% 17.89% 15.36% 12.18% 9.74% 7.17% 5.46% 4.04% 2.94% 0.00%
        (Real Salt Lake)   5W 1D 1L +6 GD   1597(7)
Next: v MIA (04/22) , @ LAG (04/26) , v POR (05/02)
RSL
16 97 2.29 86.64% 5.85% 4.68% 3.98% 9.64% 9.58% 11.36% 12.10% 11.92% 10.91% 9.52% 8.67% 6.89% 5.66% 0.03%
        (Minnesota United FC)   4W 2D 2L -3 GD   1624(6)
Next: @ DAL (04/22) , v LAF (04/25) , @ CLB (05/02)
MIN
14 92 1.75 87.16% 3.58% 5.38% 4.25% 9.78% 6.89% 10.20% 12.22% 12.39% 12.10% 10.68% 9.25% 7.40% 6.00% 0.02%
        (FC Dallas)   3W 4D 1L +5 GD   1534(11)
Next: v MIN (04/22) , @ SEA (04/25) , @ NYR (05/02)
DAL
13 91 1.62 66.14% 0.88% 4.60% 3.88% 8.08% 2.05% 3.40% 5.24% 6.94% 8.38% 9.47% 10.08% 10.21% 10.15% 0.21%
        (Colorado Rapids)   4W 0D 4L +6 GD   1474(15)
Next: @ LAF (04/22) , @ VCR (04/25) , @ HOU (05/02)
COL
12 90 1.50 55.66% 0.42% 3.36% 3.06% 6.70% 1.09% 2.22% 3.45% 5.11% 6.35% 7.86% 8.96% 9.80% 10.33% 0.50%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 2D 3L +2 GD   1503(12)
Next: @ HOU (04/22) , v POR (04/25) , v LAF (05/02)
S.D
11 89 1.38 57.75% 0.40% 3.81% 3.49% 6.92% 0.96% 2.48% 4.14% 5.59% 7.22% 8.28% 9.11% 9.83% 9.64% 0.50%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   3W 0D 4L -5 GD   1444(17)
Next: v S.D (04/22) , @ ATX (04/25) , v COL (05/02)
HOU
9 90 1.29 45.18% 0.28% 2.72% 2.35% 5.26% 0.64% 1.55% 2.34% 3.50% 4.81% 6.03% 7.02% 8.26% 9.36% 1.67%
        (LA Galaxy)   2W 3D 3L -1 GD   1444(18)
Next: @ CLB (04/22) , v RSL (04/26) , v VCR (05/02)
LAG
9 87 1.12 41.86% 0.10% 2.72% 2.59% 4.76% 0.38% 1.10% 1.85% 2.82% 4.14% 5.50% 6.71% 7.81% 9.45% 2.10%
        (Portland Timbers)   2W 1D 5L -7 GD   1431(20)
Next: @ S.D (04/25) , @ RSL (05/02) , v SKC (05/09)
POR
7 85 0.88 34.49% 0.02% 2.44% 1.98% 3.86% 0.12% 0.49% 1.02% 1.76% 2.89% 4.02% 5.56% 6.99% 8.50% 3.15%
        (Austin FC)   1W 4D 3L -3 GD   1406(24)
Next: @ S.J (04/22) , v HOU (04/25) , v STL (05/03)
ATX
7 85 0.88 30.83% 0.08% 2.23% 1.73% 3.12% 0.19% 0.37% 0.82% 1.60% 2.20% 3.36% 4.54% 5.83% 7.26% 4.65%
        (St. Louis City SC)   1W 3D 4L -6 GD   1412(23)
Next: v S.J (04/25) , @ ATX (05/03) , @ COL (05/09)
STL
6 84 0.75 33.17% 0.04% 2.07% 1.67% 3.45% 0.11% 0.41% 0.96% 1.62% 2.68% 3.72% 4.62% 6.44% 7.58% 5.02%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 1D 6L -13GD   1261(30)
Next: @ CHI (04/25) , v SEA (05/02) , @ POR (05/09)
SKC
4 82 0.50 31.44% 0.00% 0.55% 0.41% 0.66% 0.00% 0.02% 0.08% 0.17% 0.36% 0.68% 1.04% 1.72% 2.37% 25.00%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1726 1.88  1506.3    1434.3
 2  S.J   W 1681 2.62  1452.3    1504.7
 3  SEA   W 1680 2.29  1563.5    1474.4
 4  VCR   W 1677 2.62  1421.5    1516.2
 5  NSH E   1672 2.38  1499.2    1444.3
 6  MIN   W 1624 1.75  1556.7    1479.5
 7  RSL   W 1597 2.29  1459.1    1511.0
 8  LAF   W 1595 2.00  1473.3    1521.7
 9  CLT E   1561 1.75  1465.9    1446.5
10  CHI E   1547 1.75  1412.2    1475.5
11  DAL   W 1534 1.62  1436.4    1533.5
12  S.D   W 1503 1.38  1504.9    1504.7
13  NYF E   1479 1.38  1475.6    1470.1
14  N.E E   1477 1.71  1422.1    1484.4
15  COL   W 1474 1.50  1491.5    1523.8
16  TOR E   1468 1.50  1452.1    1477.6
17  HOU   W 1444 1.29  1501.9    1513.2
18  LAG   W 1444 1.12  1471.3    1516.1
19  CIN E   1439 1.00  1453.6    1495.8
20  POR   W 1431 0.88  1544.1    1506.9
21  NYR E   1430 1.38  1486.0    1462.4
22  CLB E   1416 0.75  1461.2    1462.8
23  STL   W 1412 0.75  1588.7    1490.9
24  ATX   W 1406 0.88  1546.0    1518.8
25  PHI E   1359 0.50  1448.5    1485.0
26  DCU E   1353 1.00  1486.2    1471.5
27  ORL E   1352 0.50  1511.8    1478.2
28  MTL E   1332 0.75  1492.3    1476.7
29  ATL E   1282 0.50  1483.1    1476.8
30  SKC   W 1261 0.50  1559.4    1509.2



MLS Predictor as of April 12

Brought to you by Python (the programming language)!

How it works: A computer program reads in the completed results and simulates the rest of the season many times, using a fairly simple match engine for scores and basing results on the ELO ratings of the two teams. The ELO ratings are guessed at the start of the season, using several sources of pre-season predictions, but will fluctuate based on results in the actual games played, eventually making the initial ELO predictions almost irrelevant. In each sim the program simulates the MLS playoffs and counts how many times each team finishes in/out of the playoffs, in each position, and making a strong playoff run (semi-finals or better). This file will be updated as MLS results come in, so check back often!

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: TOR 1-1 CIN, ATX 1-2 LAG, MTL 1-2 PHI, POR 2-1 LAF, N.E 1-0 DCU, MIA 2-2 NYR, CLT 1-2 NSH, VCR 2-0 NYF, DAL 1-1 STL, SKC 1-3 S.J, CHI 1-0 ATL, COL 6-2 HOU, S.D 1-2 MIN, (Sunday) CLB 1-1 ORL. (SEA - RSL postponed to Sept. 23, I assume due to World Cup preparations at Lumen Field).

Summary: After the April 11 "undercard" matches, which included Toronto giving up a late shorthanded goal to draw with Cincinnati at home, and Philadelphia finally getting a win, we have a new Wooden Spoon favourite, allowing Sporting KC fans to relax for a few hours at least and hand the spotlight to ... Montreal, who lost 2-1 at home to Philly and dropped to 30th place in the ELO rankings! The main events are still to come in "Super Saturday," with (finally!) several matches between top-tier teams.

The interim match was a surprise 2-1 win for Portland over a rested LAFC squad with many of their top players not making the trip. This dropped LAFC to #2 in the rankings behind Miami, and moved Portland up seven places to 18th!

Vancouver's win against NYCFC moved them up to #1 overall after LAFC's loss in Portland, and #2 in the rankings behind Miami, who got another draw in their new stadium against Red Bulls NY, losing two more points in the race with Nashville, who lead the East by four points after their win in Charlotte. SKC re-took the Wooden Spoon pole position with their 3-1 loss at home to San Jose, but have risen to #29 in the ELO rankings thanks to Montreal's plummet after the loss to Philly. Chicago's win against Atlanta moved them past Miami for second in the East.

The later games saw Houston thumped by Colorado, bringng Colorado level with Dallas for sixth in the ultracompetitive West, and Minnesota upset San Diego at home by grabbing the lead and bunkering after a San Diego player was sent off, and putting the two teams tied at 11 points and eighth in the West. Five home losses today, four by a 1-2 scoreline and the other by a 1-3 scoreline. Sunday's 1-1 draw between Columbus and Orlando kept both teams pretty much where they were last week.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   5W 1D 1L +11GD   1655(5)
Next: @ ATL (04/18) , v CLT (04/25) , @ PHI (05/02)
NSH
16 97 2.29 97.31% 15.16% 4.66% 4.84% 8.94% 34.43% 19.90% 13.25% 9.72% 6.85% 5.10% 3.64% 2.60% 1.82% 0.01%
        (Chicago Fire)   4W 1D 2L +4 GD   1548(10)
Next: @ CIN (04/18) , v SKC (04/25) , v CIN (05/02)
CHI
13 94 1.86 85.90% 2.99% 3.92% 4.80% 9.61% 9.44% 12.01% 11.78% 11.24% 10.34% 9.58% 8.13% 7.27% 6.00% 0.09%
        (Inter Miami)   3W 3D 1L +1 GD   1696(1)
Next: @ COL (04/18) , @ RSL (04/22) , v N.E (04/25)
MIA
12 93 1.71 96.38% 9.74% 5.47% 4.92% 9.56% 26.62% 21.06% 15.41% 10.62% 7.78% 5.65% 4.18% 2.95% 2.09% 0.01%
        (New York City FC)   3W 2D 2L +5 GD   1540(11)
Next: v CLT (04/18) , v CIN (04/22) , @ MTL (04/26)
NYF
11 92 1.57 81.83% 2.21% 3.66% 4.86% 9.34% 7.58% 9.83% 10.82% 10.63% 10.38% 9.44% 8.68% 7.48% 6.83% 0.16%
        (Charlotte FC)   3W 2D 2L +4 GD   1507(14)
Next: @ NYF (04/18) , @ ORL (04/22) , @ NSH (04/25)
CLT
11 92 1.57 78.88% 1.38% 3.21% 4.86% 8.35% 5.34% 8.73% 9.85% 10.19% 10.09% 9.64% 9.02% 8.30% 7.41% 0.32%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 2D 2L -1 GD   1483(16)
Next: v ATX (04/18) , v PHI (04/22) , v ATL (04/25)
TOR
11 92 1.57 73.64% 1.11% 3.41% 4.65% 8.12% 4.31% 6.86% 7.84% 9.20% 9.60% 9.32% 9.17% 8.92% 8.04% 0.38%
        (New York Red Bulls)   3W 2D 2L -4 GD   1492(15)
Next: @ MTL (04/18) , v DCU (04/22) , @ CIN (04/25)
NYR
11 92 1.57 75.87% 1.39% 3.55% 4.54% 8.36% 5.03% 7.43% 9.24% 9.62% 9.85% 9.53% 8.98% 8.32% 7.45% 0.41%
        (New England Revolution)   3W 0D 3L +3 GD   1444(19)
Next: v CLB (04/18) , @ ATL (04/22) , @ MIA (04/25)
N.E
9 93 1.50 65.14% 0.93% 2.97% 4.04% 7.46% 3.44% 5.06% 6.56% 7.20% 7.77% 8.27% 8.36% 8.86% 8.59% 1.04%
        (DC United)   2W 1D 4L -5 GD   1343(27)
Next: @ PHI (04/18) , @ NYR (04/22) , v ORL (04/25)
DCU
7 88 1.00 41.59% 0.06% 1.81% 2.60% 4.30% 0.49% 1.18% 2.04% 3.05% 3.83% 4.98% 6.08% 7.04% 8.31% 4.61%
        (FC Cincinnati)   2W 1D 4L -6 GD   1439(20)
Next: v CHI (04/18) , @ NYF (04/22) , v NYR (04/25)
CIN
7 88 1.00 53.40% 0.20% 2.91% 3.69% 6.21% 1.15% 2.54% 3.76% 4.99% 6.18% 6.73% 7.92% 8.73% 8.78% 2.62%
        (Columbus Crew)   1W 3D 3L -1 GD   1445(18)
Next: @ N.E (04/18) , v LAG (04/22) , v PHI (04/25)
CLB
6 87 0.86 55.66% 0.15% 2.89% 3.61% 6.41% 1.25% 2.60% 4.21% 5.33% 6.53% 7.59% 8.06% 8.57% 9.13% 2.40%
        (Atlanta United FC)   1W 1D 5L -6 GD   1301(28)
Next: v NSH (04/18) , v N.E (04/22) , @ TOR (04/25)
ATL
4 85 0.57 34.02% 0.01% 1.10% 1.70% 2.50% 0.12% 0.40% 0.85% 1.30% 1.98% 2.62% 3.59% 4.31% 5.78% 13.07%
        (Orlando City)   1W 1D 5L -18GD   1412(23)
Next: v HOU (04/18) , v CLT (04/22) , @ DCU (04/25)
ORL
4 85 0.57 46.24% 0.05% 2.25% 3.12% 5.34% 0.45% 1.54% 2.51% 3.79% 4.72% 5.64% 6.75% 7.46% 8.36% 5.03%
        (Philadelphia Union)   1W 0D 6L -6 GD   1369(26)
Next: v DCU (04/18) , @ TOR (04/22) , @ CLB (04/25)
PHI
3 84 0.43 37.20% 0.02% 1.65% 2.22% 3.68% 0.28% 0.64% 1.36% 2.14% 2.65% 4.01% 4.83% 5.88% 6.90% 8.51%
        (CF Montréal)   1W 0D 6L -11GD   1261(30)
Next: v NYR (04/18) , v NYF (04/26) , @ ATL (05/02)
MTL
3 84 0.43 35.00% 0.01% 0.88% 1.22% 1.84% 0.08% 0.24% 0.52% 0.96% 1.46% 1.90% 2.61% 3.31% 4.52% 19.41%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   6W 0D 1L +15GD   1672(2)
Next: v SKC (04/17) , v COL (04/25) , @ LAG (05/02)
VCR
18 99 2.57 95.14% 16.82% 5.33% 3.78% 9.28% 23.98% 17.74% 14.23% 11.16% 8.93% 6.93% 5.30% 3.92% 2.96% 0.00%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   6W 0D 1L +11GD   1617(6)
Next: @ LAF (04/19) , v ATX (04/22) , @ STL (04/25)
S.J
18 99 2.57 91.13% 11.30% 4.75% 3.75% 9.44% 16.59% 14.68% 12.95% 11.26% 10.07% 8.66% 7.01% 5.49% 4.41% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   5W 1D 1L +13GD   1669(3)
Next: v S.J (04/19) , v COL (04/22) , @ MIN (04/25)
LAF
16 97 2.29 92.31% 11.64% 5.96% 3.99% 10.13% 17.45% 15.50% 13.19% 11.60% 9.88% 8.18% 6.98% 5.31% 4.21% 0.01%
        (Real Salt Lake)   4W 1D 1L +4 GD   1566(8)
Next: v S.D (04/18) , v MIA (04/22) , @ LAG (04/26)
RSL
13 97 2.17 78.58% 4.63% 4.41% 3.86% 8.70% 7.43% 9.02% 9.54% 9.74% 9.71% 9.20% 8.68% 8.24% 6.94% 0.08%
        (Seattle Sounders)   4W 1D 1L +4 GD   1668(4)
Next: v STL (04/18) , v DAL (04/25) , @ SKC (05/02)
SEA
13 97 2.17 92.77% 11.86% 5.32% 3.91% 9.50% 18.06% 16.08% 13.69% 11.76% 9.68% 7.99% 6.54% 5.01% 3.96% 0.00%
        (Colorado Rapids)   4W 0D 3L +7 GD   1508(13)
Next: v MIA (04/18) , @ LAF (04/22) , @ VCR (04/25)
COL
12 93 1.71 64.36% 1.26% 4.14% 3.39% 7.58% 2.50% 4.44% 5.84% 7.07% 7.96% 8.41% 9.28% 9.52% 9.11% 0.24%
        (FC Dallas)   3W 3D 1L +5 GD   1551(9)
Next: v LAG (04/18) , v MIN (04/22) , @ SEA (04/25)
DAL
12 93 1.71 69.88% 1.96% 4.70% 3.62% 8.43% 3.70% 5.56% 7.00% 7.86% 8.59% 9.58% 9.20% 9.13% 9.06% 0.20%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 2D 2L +4 GD   1531(12)
Next: @ RSL (04/18) , @ HOU (04/22) , v POR (04/25)
S.D
11 92 1.57 65.64% 1.29% 4.22% 3.56% 7.85% 2.55% 4.08% 5.60% 7.24% 8.00% 9.02% 9.48% 9.68% 9.71% 0.27%
        (Minnesota United FC)   3W 2D 2L -5 GD   1606(7)
Next: v POR (04/18) , @ DAL (04/22) , v LAF (04/25)
MIN
11 92 1.57 80.80% 3.22% 4.85% 3.94% 8.78% 6.09% 8.51% 10.06% 10.65% 10.77% 9.97% 9.26% 8.63% 6.76% 0.10%
        (LA Galaxy)   2W 2D 3L -1 GD   1428(21)
Next: @ DAL (04/18) , @ CLB (04/22) , v RSL (04/26)
LAG
8 89 1.14 39.79% 0.18% 2.46% 2.21% 4.58% 0.56% 1.28% 1.92% 2.83% 3.54% 4.85% 6.18% 7.06% 8.87% 2.69%
        (Portland Timbers)   2W 1D 4L -5 GD   1448(17)
Next: @ MIN (04/18) , @ S.D (04/25) , @ RSL (05/02)
POR
7 88 1.00 41.58% 0.14% 2.79% 2.30% 4.66% 0.32% 1.06% 2.06% 2.84% 3.97% 5.32% 6.51% 8.26% 8.87% 2.35%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   2W 0D 4L -6 GD   1391(25)
Next: @ ORL (04/18) , v S.D (04/22) , @ ATX (04/25)
HOU
6 90 1.00 35.04% 0.14% 2.13% 1.83% 3.52% 0.30% 0.77% 1.52% 2.12% 3.07% 3.84% 5.05% 6.26% 7.52% 4.59%
        (Austin FC)   1W 3D 3L -3 GD   1392(24)
Next: @ TOR (04/18) , @ S.J (04/22) , v HOU (04/25)
ATX
6 87 0.86 30.09% 0.06% 1.78% 1.58% 2.85% 0.16% 0.42% 0.79% 1.50% 2.10% 3.08% 3.99% 5.29% 6.89% 5.88%
        (St. Louis City SC)   1W 3D 3L -3 GD   1424(22)
Next: @ SEA (04/18) , v S.J (04/25) , @ ATX (05/03)
STL
6 87 0.86 36.18% 0.09% 2.31% 2.11% 3.89% 0.28% 0.82% 1.54% 2.11% 3.36% 4.21% 5.31% 6.48% 8.04% 4.02%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 1D 5L -10GD   1266(29)
Next: @ VCR (04/17) , @ CHI (04/25) , v SEA (05/02)
SKC
4 85 0.57 28.65% 0.00% 0.53% 0.50% 0.82% 0.02% 0.05% 0.08% 0.28% 0.37% 0.76% 1.21% 1.70% 2.68% 21.50%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1696 1.71  1522.2    1442.1
 2  VCR   W 1672 2.57  1458.2    1501.3
 3  LAF   W 1669 2.29  1459.2    1520.7
 4  SEA   W 1668 2.17  1585.4    1470.7
 5  NSH E   1655 2.29  1516.2    1446.2
 6  S.J   W 1617 2.57  1424.7    1515.7
 7  MIN   W 1606 1.57  1583.5    1476.8
 8  RSL   W 1566 2.17  1471.6    1509.8
 9  DAL   W 1551 1.71  1456.6    1522.2
10  CHI E   1548 1.86  1380.8    1483.7
11  NYF E   1540 1.57  1487.0    1468.4
12  S.D   W 1531 1.57  1455.8    1514.4
13  COL   W 1508 1.71  1474.8    1522.5
14  CLT E   1507 1.57  1450.8    1456.8
15  NYR E   1492 1.57  1477.4    1468.6
16  TOR E   1483 1.57  1492.1    1467.5
17  POR   W 1448 1.00  1526.4    1505.6
18  CLB E   1445 0.86  1458.8    1465.7
19  N.E E   1444 1.50  1435.5    1480.3
20  CIN E   1439 1.00  1452.8    1492.9
21  LAG   W 1428 1.14  1452.5    1516.6
22  STL   W 1424 0.86  1572.9    1497.2
23  ORL E   1412 0.57  1551.0    1465.5
24  ATX   W 1392 0.86  1530.6    1519.5
25  HOU   W 1391 1.00  1531.8    1506.9
26  PHI E   1369 0.43  1459.6    1479.7
27  DCU E   1343 1.00  1485.9    1477.1
28  ATL E   1301 0.57  1461.0    1480.4
29  SKC   W 1266 0.57  1516.1    1523.6
30  MTL E   1261 0.43  1533.6    1476.5



MLS Predictor as of April 4, end of day.

Scroll down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: Everyone played a match on a wild Easter Saturday: TOR 3-2 COL, RSL 3-1 SKC, N.E 3-0 MTL, NYR 4-2 CIN, NYF 1-1 STL, MIA 2-2 ATX, DCU 0-4 DAL, CLT 2-1 PHI, ATL 1-3 CLB, CHI 1-0 NSH, HOU 0-1 SEA, LAF 6-0 ORL, VAN 3-2 POR, S.J 3-0 S.D, LAG 1-2 MIN

Summary: Miami's draw at their new home to Austin dropped them to second in the ELO Power Rankings, and LAFC took full advantage with a 6-0 win over Orlando. Nashville remains atop the East standings despite conceding the only goal of the game 18 seconds in in Chicago, dropping them from 3rd to 5th in ELO. Seattle's late winner in Houston moved them from 5th to 3rd, and Vancouver's last minute pair against Portland saved them from what could have been a huge drop, leaving them fourth. San Jose's win at home against San Diego leaves the teams 10th and 4th last week now 6th and 7th. Dallas and Salt Lake are now knocking on the top tier door.

At the other end of the scale, the Wooden Spoon race is now controlled by the team I am calling the Philadelphia 0nion (at least until they get their first point....), but the ELO rankings began by assuming PHI would be a top-six contender this year, so PHI's ELO has not found its level yet. Doesn't stop them from being the favourites for last, followed by Sporting KC, Atlanta, and Montreal, as well as Portland after a frustrating added-time loss to Vancouver.

In the middle of the pack, some upward movement by Toronto, Chicago, New England, and Charlotte has balanced the East-West divide a little, but seven of the top ten are still Western Division squads.

Massive games coming next week: NSH @ CLT, NYF @ VCR, NYR @ MIA, S.J @ SKC, RSL @ SEA. Even PHI @ MTL might be a crucial match in the eventual Wooden Spoon race....

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   4W 1D 1L +10GD   1610(5)
Next: @ CLT (04/11) , @ ATL (04/18) , v CLT (04/25)
NSH
13 97 2.17 93.05% 7.99% 4.50% 4.72% 9.48% 20.37% 17.09% 13.91% 11.27% 8.88% 7.56% 5.80% 4.67% 3.45% 0.04%
        (New York City FC)   3W 2D 1L +7 GD   1563(10)
Next: @ VCR (04/11) , v CLT (04/18) , v CIN (04/22)
NYF
11 95 1.83 84.99% 2.89% 4.18% 4.96% 9.65% 9.36% 11.66% 11.80% 11.17% 10.38% 9.28% 8.13% 7.12% 5.96% 0.12%
        (Charlotte FC)   3W 2D 1L +5 GD   1558(11)
Next: v NSH (04/11) , @ NYF (04/18) , @ ORL (04/22)
CLT
11 95 1.83 85.78% 3.50% 3.74% 4.63% 9.27% 11.32% 12.96% 12.21% 11.09% 10.15% 8.73% 7.43% 6.29% 5.42% 0.17%
        (Inter Miami)   3W 2D 1L +1 GD   1719(2)
Next: v NYR (04/11) , @ COL (04/18) , @ RSL (04/22)
MIA
11 95 1.83 97.14% 13.85% 5.26% 4.57% 9.37% 34.92% 20.34% 14.20% 9.49% 6.43% 4.47% 3.46% 2.22% 1.59% 0.01%
        (Chicago Fire)   3W 1D 2L +3 GD   1536(13)
Next: v ATL (04/11) , @ CIN (04/18) , v SKC (04/25)
CHI
10 94 1.67 81.29% 2.15% 4.04% 4.67% 9.04% 7.31% 9.66% 10.77% 10.45% 9.72% 9.41% 8.98% 7.75% 7.01% 0.23%
        (Toronto FC)   3W 1D 2L -1 GD   1497(14)
Next: v CIN (04/11) , v ATX (04/18) , v PHI (04/22)
TOR
10 94 1.67 76.32% 1.63% 3.25% 4.75% 8.68% 6.12% 7.51% 8.71% 9.13% 9.78% 9.73% 8.93% 8.41% 7.65% 0.34%
        (New York Red Bulls)   3W 1D 2L -4 GD   1470(16)
Next: @ MIA (04/11) , @ MTL (04/18) , v DCU (04/22)
NYR
10 94 1.67 71.25% 0.97% 3.05% 4.46% 7.97% 3.68% 6.13% 7.47% 8.53% 9.09% 9.27% 9.09% 9.04% 8.45% 0.52%
        (DC United)   2W 1D 3L -4 GD   1367(26)
Next: @ N.E (04/11) , @ PHI (04/18) , @ NYR (04/22)
DCU
7 91 1.17 45.66% 0.14% 1.90% 2.75% 4.84% 0.75% 1.97% 2.83% 3.94% 4.92% 5.95% 6.41% 7.00% 8.57% 3.32%
        (New England Revolution)   2W 0D 3L +2 GD   1418(21)
Next: v DCU (04/11) , v CLB (04/18) , @ ATL (04/22)
N.E
6 93 1.20 56.16% 0.43% 2.62% 3.53% 6.30% 2.08% 3.56% 4.75% 5.55% 6.36% 6.93% 7.83% 8.46% 8.33% 2.29%
        (FC Cincinnati)   2W 0D 4L -6 GD   1426(19)
Next: @ TOR (04/11) , v CHI (04/18) , @ NYF (04/22)
CIN
6 90 1.00 51.13% 0.29% 2.80% 3.63% 5.95% 1.47% 2.40% 3.49% 4.86% 5.54% 6.38% 7.14% 8.07% 8.65% 3.13%
        (Columbus Crew)   1W 2D 3L -1 GD   1458(18)
Next: v ORL (04/12) , @ N.E (04/18) , v LAG (04/22)
CLB
5 89 0.83 59.48% 0.21% 3.04% 3.85% 6.57% 1.54% 3.52% 4.46% 6.17% 7.43% 7.77% 8.87% 8.66% 9.26% 1.80%
        (Atlanta United FC)   1W 1D 4L -5 GD   1312(29)
Next: @ CHI (04/11) , v NSH (04/18) , v N.E (04/22)
ATL
4 88 0.67 35.44% 0.03% 1.39% 1.96% 2.71% 0.22% 0.65% 1.09% 1.61% 2.38% 3.19% 3.82% 5.30% 6.41% 10.78%
        (CF Montréal)   1W 0D 5L -10GD   1319(28)
Next: v PHI (04/11) , v NYR (04/18) , v NYF (04/26)
MTL
3 87 0.50 37.84% 0.03% 1.46% 2.02% 3.19% 0.32% 0.74% 1.41% 2.08% 2.85% 3.46% 4.55% 5.58% 6.32% 10.52%
        (Orlando City)   1W 0D 5L -18GD   1400(23)
Next: @ CLB (04/12) , v HOU (04/18) , v CLT (04/22)
ORL
3 87 0.50 45.16% 0.04% 2.35% 3.02% 4.59% 0.44% 1.47% 2.29% 3.49% 4.38% 5.50% 6.50% 7.50% 7.78% 5.82%
        (Philadelphia Union)   0W 0D 6L -7 GD   1319(27)
Next: @ MTL (04/11) , v DCU (04/18) , @ TOR (04/22)
PHI
0 84 0.00 36.98% 0.01% 1.34% 1.54% 2.38% 0.09% 0.34% 0.61% 1.17% 1.71% 2.35% 3.06% 3.94% 5.17% 18.57%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Los Angeles FC)   5W 1D 0L +14GD   1736(1)
Next: @ POR (04/11) , v S.J (04/19) , v COL (04/22)
LAF
16 100 2.67 96.95% 23.44% 6.54% 4.08% 9.31% 32.48% 18.63% 13.29% 10.26% 7.88% 5.25% 4.12% 2.83% 2.21% 0.00%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   5W 0D 1L +13GD   1646(4)
Next: v NYF (04/11) , v SKC (04/17) , v COL (04/25)
VCR
15 99 2.50 91.75% 10.65% 5.50% 3.99% 9.35% 15.89% 15.05% 13.13% 11.74% 9.86% 8.54% 7.38% 5.82% 4.33% 0.01%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   5W 0D 1L +9 GD   1596(6)
Next: @ SKC (04/11) , @ LAF (04/19) , v ATX (04/22)
S.J
15 99 2.50 88.34% 7.43% 4.71% 3.90% 9.26% 11.54% 12.56% 12.71% 11.84% 10.43% 9.35% 7.87% 6.52% 5.53% 0.01%
        (Real Salt Lake)   4W 1D 1L +4 GD   1566(9)
Next: @ SEA (04/12) , v S.D (04/18) , v MIA (04/22)
RSL
13 97 2.17 80.61% 4.29% 4.58% 3.88% 9.39% 6.98% 9.14% 10.18% 9.88% 10.46% 9.71% 9.05% 8.15% 6.95% 0.10%
        (Seattle Sounders)   4W 1D 1L +4 GD   1668(3)
Next: v RSL (04/12) , v STL (04/18) , v DAL (04/25)
SEA
13 97 2.17 92.80% 11.43% 4.99% 3.71% 9.22% 16.96% 16.55% 14.43% 11.72% 9.72% 7.82% 6.59% 5.08% 3.92% 0.01%
        (FC Dallas)   3W 2D 1L +5 GD   1570(8)
Next: v STL (04/11) , v LAG (04/18) , v MIN (04/22)
DAL
11 95 1.83 75.93% 2.58% 4.69% 3.90% 8.74% 4.61% 7.55% 8.41% 9.16% 9.80% 9.98% 9.10% 9.12% 8.01% 0.19%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 2D 1L +5 GD   1594(7)
Next: v MIN (04/11) , @ RSL (04/18) , @ HOU (04/22)
S.D
11 95 1.83 79.48% 3.21% 4.87% 4.01% 9.70% 5.62% 8.06% 9.28% 10.45% 10.52% 9.80% 9.80% 8.46% 7.37% 0.12%
        (Colorado Rapids)   3W 0D 3L +3 GD   1477(15)
Next: v HOU (04/11) , v MIA (04/18) , @ LAF (04/22)
COL
9 93 1.50 56.22% 0.72% 3.41% 3.06% 6.38% 1.42% 3.13% 4.24% 5.25% 6.16% 7.61% 8.71% 9.12% 9.87% 0.71%
        (Minnesota United FC)   2W 2D 2L -6 GD   1551(12)
Next: @ S.D (04/11) , v POR (04/18) , @ DAL (04/22)
MIN
8 92 1.33 68.80% 1.31% 4.46% 3.92% 8.29% 2.69% 4.86% 6.67% 7.72% 8.44% 9.62% 9.52% 9.75% 9.05% 0.48%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   2W 0D 3L -2 GD   1419(20)
Next: @ COL (04/11) , @ ORL (04/18) , v S.D (04/22)
HOU
6 93 1.20 42.01% 0.28% 2.29% 2.31% 4.68% 0.56% 1.25% 2.10% 3.15% 4.16% 5.45% 6.08% 7.61% 8.59% 3.06%
        (Austin FC)   1W 3D 2L -2 GD   1460(17)
Next: v LAG (04/11) , @ TOR (04/18) , @ S.J (04/22)
ATX
6 90 1.00 45.41% 0.25% 2.77% 2.62% 5.11% 0.67% 1.67% 2.40% 3.65% 4.54% 5.92% 6.99% 7.96% 9.36% 2.27%
        (LA Galaxy)   1W 2D 3L -2 GD   1368(25)
Next: @ ATX (04/11) , @ DAL (04/18) , @ CLB (04/22)
LAG
5 89 0.83 30.14% 0.05% 1.71% 1.53% 2.72% 0.17% 0.45% 0.84% 1.26% 2.03% 2.79% 3.65% 5.08% 6.54% 7.33%
        (St. Louis City SC)   1W 2D 3L -3 GD   1405(22)
Next: @ DAL (04/11) , @ SEA (04/18) , v S.J (04/25)
STL
5 89 0.83 36.79% 0.12% 2.25% 1.76% 3.97% 0.28% 0.71% 1.46% 2.31% 3.35% 4.09% 5.39% 6.37% 8.03% 4.80%
        (Portland Timbers)   1W 1D 4L -6 GD   1374(24)
Next: v LAF (04/11) , @ MIN (04/18) , @ S.D (04/25)
POR
4 88 0.67 29.78% 0.04% 1.52% 1.48% 2.55% 0.09% 0.27% 0.62% 1.13% 1.81% 2.66% 3.82% 5.20% 6.25% 7.93%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 1D 4L -8 GD   1289(30)
Next: v S.J (04/11) , @ VCR (04/17) , @ CHI (04/25)
SKC
4 88 0.67 27.33% 0.02% 0.78% 0.81% 1.33% 0.04% 0.10% 0.23% 0.47% 0.86% 1.43% 1.92% 2.94% 4.00% 15.32%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  LAF   W 1736 2.67  1462.2    1511.4
 2  MIA E   1719 1.83  1580.8    1436.6
 3  SEA   W 1668 2.17  1569.0    1470.5
 4  VCR   W 1646 2.50  1426.2    1510.5
 5  NSH E   1610 2.17  1488.8    1464.0
 6  S.J   W 1596 2.50  1437.9    1506.5
 7  S.D   W 1594 1.83  1457.6    1505.6
 8  DAL   W 1570 1.83  1503.7    1508.3
 9  RSL   W 1566 2.17  1494.8    1502.4
10  NYF E   1563 1.83  1414.7    1483.0
11  CLT E   1558 1.83  1423.4    1460.0
12  MIN   W 1551 1.33  1562.9    1485.1
13  CHI E   1536 1.67  1415.2    1473.3
14  TOR E   1497 1.67  1507.8    1466.3
15  COL   W 1477 1.50  1493.0    1522.0
16  NYR E   1470 1.67  1436.3    1487.4
17  ATX   W 1460 1.00  1582.7    1503.2
18  CLB E   1458 0.83  1469.6    1458.5
19  CIN E   1426 1.00  1427.6    1499.9
20  HOU   W 1419 1.20  1516.7    1507.6
21  N.E E   1418 1.20  1465.9    1474.2
22  STL   W 1405 0.83  1589.5    1498.6
23  ORL E   1400 0.50  1569.4    1470.9
24  POR   W 1374 0.67  1502.2    1520.6
25  LAG   W 1368 0.83  1435.4    1525.6
26  DCU E   1367 1.17  1485.9    1483.2
27  PHI E   1319 0.00  1488.7    1483.7
28  MTL E   1319 0.50  1573.9    1463.8
29  ATL E   1312 0.67  1422.0    1483.2
30  SKC   W 1289 0.67  1509.7    1518.0



MLS Predictor as of March 22 (International break next week, next MLS action April 4)

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Latest results added: TOR 2-1 CLB, PHI 1-2 CHI, NSH 5-0 ORL, ATL 0-0 DCU, CLT 6-1 NYR, DAL 4-3 HOU, SKC 1-4 COL, STL 3-1 N.E, ATX 0-0 LAF, VCR 0-1 SJ, Sunday: CIN 4-3 MTL, NYF 2-3 MIA, MIN 0-0 SEA, POR 1-1 LAG, S.D 2-2 RSL.

Summary: We have a new Wooden Spoon front runner, and they are ... last year's Supporters Shield winners, PHI! They will be the last team to get a standings point when they win or tie a game, something that hasn't happened yet. STL's win against N.E got them out of the bottom of the rankings, replaced by Sporting KC. PHI has dropped from #6 to #29 with their five losses. The West continues to be the dominant division, with 9 of the top 13 teams and only four of the bottom 13.

Miami's win at Yankee Stadium put them back on top after their 3-nil defeat at LAFC knocked them off the top spot. The new Miami stadium has kept them on the road, giving them the toughest schedule so far, and 10 points from five road games against a decent group of teams is impressive, with the easiest remaining schedule in the league.

It begins to look as though there are two top tiers developing as we hit the first international break of the season. Tier 1 has MIA, LAF, NSH, S.D, SEA, and VCR, then a 51 point drop to Tier 2: NYF, CLT, S.J, RSL, DAL, MIN, and COL, then a 30 point drop, which takes us through the league average of about 1490. The rest of the teams from #14 CHI at 1481 down to #30 SKC at 1300 have fewer breaks forming tiers, but over time that may develop. Tier 1 teams will compete for division titles, while Tier 2 teams will hope for home advantage in the three-game first round series in the playoffs by finishing fourth or better. After that, it is teams on the bubble for the playoffs, and teams unlikely to make it. However, there is a lot of time left for one or more of our top team teams to fall suddenly and be passed by teams below.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   4W 1D 0L +11GD   1658(3)
Next: @ CHI (04/04) , @ CLT (04/11) , @ ATL (04/18)
NSH
13 100 2.60 96.25% 14.89% 4.80% 4.38% 9.36% 29.01% 20.45% 14.62% 10.44% 7.21% 5.42% 4.09% 2.99% 2.00% 0.01%
        (New York City FC)   3W 1D 1L +7 GD   1584(7)
Next: v STL (04/04) , @ VCR (04/11) , v CLT (04/18)
NYF
10 97 2.00 87.92% 4.99% 4.21% 4.60% 9.11% 10.88% 14.31% 14.17% 11.83% 10.07% 7.99% 7.47% 6.13% 4.97% 0.07%
        (Inter Miami)   3W 1D 1L +1 GD   1743(1)
Next: v ATX (04/04) , v NYR (04/11) , @ COL (04/18)
MIA
10 97 2.00 97.82% 18.97% 5.91% 4.49% 9.08% 37.41% 22.89% 13.60% 8.53% 5.76% 4.15% 2.67% 1.60% 1.21% 0.00%
        (Charlotte FC)   2W 2D 1L +4 GD   1546(9)
Next: v PHI (04/04) , v NSH (04/11) , @ NYF (04/18)
CLT
8 95 1.60 81.50% 2.29% 3.76% 4.59% 9.05% 6.80% 10.63% 11.79% 11.03% 10.55% 9.05% 8.01% 6.77% 6.52% 0.35%
        (Chicago Fire)   2W 1D 2L +2 GD   1481(14)
Next: v NSH (04/04) , v ATL (04/11) , @ CIN (04/18)
CHI
7 94 1.40 68.92% 0.97% 3.42% 4.16% 7.79% 3.33% 5.65% 7.57% 8.59% 8.99% 8.57% 8.51% 8.58% 8.04% 1.09%
        (DC United)   2W 1D 2L +0 GD   1420(20)
Next: v DAL (04/04) , @ N.E (04/11) , @ PHI (04/18)
DCU
7 94 1.40 60.21% 0.49% 2.71% 3.53% 6.74% 1.82% 4.07% 5.32% 6.67% 7.49% 8.24% 7.97% 8.13% 8.45% 2.05%
        (Toronto FC)   2W 1D 2L -2 GD   1458(16)
Next: v COL (04/04) , v CIN (04/11) , v ATX (04/18)
TOR
7 94 1.40 66.16% 0.89% 2.93% 3.99% 7.64% 3.07% 5.28% 6.79% 7.84% 8.07% 8.76% 8.48% 8.52% 8.08% 1.27%
        (New York Red Bulls)   2W 1D 2L -6 GD   1429(19)
Next: v CIN (04/04) , @ MIA (04/11) , @ MTL (04/18)
NYR
7 94 1.40 60.48% 0.59% 2.83% 3.58% 6.71% 1.90% 3.90% 5.30% 6.73% 7.39% 8.55% 8.23% 7.67% 8.68% 2.13%
        (FC Cincinnati)   2W 0D 3L -4 GD   1461(15)
Next: @ NYR (04/04) , @ TOR (04/11) , v CHI (04/18)
CIN
6 93 1.20 61.34% 0.63% 3.30% 4.01% 7.09% 2.05% 3.81% 5.83% 6.73% 7.46% 7.93% 8.37% 8.55% 8.58% 2.03%
        (Atlanta United FC)   1W 1D 3L -3 GD   1371(27)
Next: v CLB (04/04) , @ CHI (04/11) , v NSH (04/18)
ATL
4 91 0.80 46.24% 0.15% 2.17% 2.94% 5.10% 0.65% 1.61% 2.44% 3.69% 4.69% 5.70% 6.41% 7.36% 7.55% 6.14%
        (New England Revolution)   1W 0D 3L -1 GD   1385(25)
Next: v MTL (04/04) , v DCU (04/11) , v CLB (04/18)
N.E
3 93 0.75 50.51% 0.29% 2.36% 2.95% 5.03% 1.08% 2.29% 3.49% 4.89% 5.49% 5.96% 6.81% 7.17% 7.77% 5.55%
        (CF Montréal)   1W 0D 4L -7 GD   1347(28)
Next: @ N.E (04/04) , v PHI (04/11) , v NYR (04/18)
MTL
3 90 0.60 43.53% 0.12% 1.76% 2.45% 4.25% 0.59% 1.21% 1.92% 3.23% 3.85% 4.71% 5.59% 6.40% 7.41% 8.63%
        (Orlando City)   1W 0D 4L -12GD   1409(22)
Next: @ LAF (04/04) , @ CLB (04/12) , v HOU (04/18)
ORL
3 90 0.60 48.53% 0.20% 2.53% 3.03% 5.17% 0.63% 1.73% 3.25% 4.05% 5.40% 5.85% 6.79% 7.63% 7.93% 5.28%
        (Columbus Crew)   0W 2D 3L -3 GD   1407(23)
Next: @ ATL (04/04) , v ORL (04/12) , @ N.E (04/18)
CLB
2 89 0.40 49.28% 0.16% 2.09% 3.05% 5.01% 0.60% 1.77% 3.01% 4.29% 5.17% 6.17% 6.71% 7.67% 7.68% 6.21%
        (Philadelphia Union)   0W 0D 5L -6 GD   1331(29)
Next: @ CLT (04/04) , @ MTL (04/11) , v DCU (04/18)
PHI
0 87 0.00 39.89% 0.03% 1.58% 1.89% 2.88% 0.18% 0.40% 0.89% 1.47% 2.43% 2.96% 3.87% 4.81% 5.13% 17.75%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Los Angeles FC)   4W 1D 0L +8 GD   1727(2)
Next: v ORL (04/04) , @ POR (04/11) , v S.J (04/19)
LAF
13 100 2.60 95.53% 18.36% 6.36% 3.77% 9.44% 29.74% 18.47% 13.01% 9.87% 7.78% 6.12% 4.49% 3.51% 2.53% 0.01%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   4W 0D 1L +12GD   1635(6)
Next: v POR (04/04) , v NYF (04/11) , v SKC (04/17)
VCR
12 99 2.40 88.74% 8.57% 4.69% 4.29% 9.61% 15.31% 14.09% 12.53% 10.83% 9.61% 8.13% 7.39% 6.18% 4.65% 0.03%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   4W 0D 1L +6 GD   1545(10)
Next: v S.D (04/04) , @ SKC (04/11) , @ LAF (04/19)
S.J
12 99 2.40 78.46% 4.25% 4.11% 3.77% 8.17% 7.83% 9.46% 10.01% 9.57% 9.55% 8.61% 8.67% 7.96% 6.66% 0.13%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 2D 0L +8 GD   1638(4)
Next: @ S.J (04/04) , v MIN (04/11) , @ RSL (04/18)
S.D
11 98 2.20 86.52% 7.24% 5.45% 3.91% 9.56% 13.19% 12.77% 12.14% 11.41% 9.67% 8.87% 7.11% 5.98% 5.33% 0.05%
        (Seattle Sounders)   3W 1D 1L +3 GD   1637(5)
Next: @ HOU (04/04) , v RSL (04/12) , v STL (04/18)
SEA
10 97 2.00 88.64% 7.54% 4.88% 3.89% 9.43% 14.47% 14.40% 12.76% 11.53% 9.97% 8.12% 7.14% 5.67% 4.52% 0.06%
        (Real Salt Lake)   3W 1D 1L +2 GD   1554(8)
Next: v SKC (04/04) , @ SEA (04/12) , v S.D (04/18)
RSL
10 97 2.00 76.59% 3.03% 4.10% 3.70% 8.15% 6.13% 8.60% 9.39% 9.57% 9.55% 9.19% 8.50% 8.12% 7.20% 0.33%
        (Colorado Rapids)   3W 0D 2L +4 GD   1511(13)
Next: @ TOR (04/04) , v HOU (04/11) , v MIA (04/18)
COL
9 96 1.80 66.07% 1.65% 3.73% 3.45% 7.51% 3.67% 5.32% 6.61% 7.69% 7.84% 8.30% 8.39% 8.65% 9.07% 0.53%
        (FC Dallas)   2W 2D 1L +1 GD   1525(11)
Next: @ DCU (04/04) , v STL (04/11) , v LAG (04/18)
DAL
8 95 1.60 65.85% 1.54% 3.69% 3.75% 7.65% 3.56% 5.38% 6.62% 7.11% 7.97% 8.59% 8.85% 8.80% 8.28% 0.69%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   2W 0D 2L -1 GD   1453(17)
Next: v SEA (04/04) , @ COL (04/11) , @ ORL (04/18)
HOU
6 96 1.50 52.52% 0.71% 3.05% 2.80% 5.89% 1.91% 3.27% 4.13% 4.98% 5.86% 6.65% 7.45% 7.90% 8.30% 2.08%
        (LA Galaxy)   1W 2D 2L -1 GD   1413(21)
Next: v MIN (04/04) , @ ATX (04/11) , @ DAL (04/18)
LAG
5 92 1.00 40.58% 0.29% 2.27% 2.22% 4.23% 0.72% 1.36% 2.09% 3.03% 3.89% 4.80% 5.63% 6.31% 7.59% 5.15%
        (Austin FC)   1W 2D 2L -2 GD   1436(18)
Next: @ MIA (04/04) , v LAG (04/11) , @ TOR (04/18)
ATX
5 92 1.00 42.79% 0.23% 3.09% 2.55% 4.42% 0.73% 1.53% 2.42% 3.35% 4.50% 5.25% 6.15% 6.94% 8.38% 3.54%
        (Minnesota United FC)   1W 2D 2L -7 GD   1511(12)
Next: @ LAG (04/04) , @ S.D (04/11) , v POR (04/18)
MIN
5 92 1.00 58.88% 0.73% 3.37% 3.42% 7.14% 2.04% 3.51% 5.10% 6.35% 6.70% 7.79% 8.35% 8.79% 8.49% 1.76%
        (St. Louis City SC)   1W 1D 3L -3 GD   1385(24)
Next: @ NYF (04/04) , @ DAL (04/11) , @ SEA (04/18)
STL
4 91 0.80 35.89% 0.13% 1.85% 1.87% 3.46% 0.34% 0.89% 1.49% 2.04% 2.99% 3.74% 4.87% 6.08% 7.07% 6.38%
        (Portland Timbers)   1W 1D 3L -5 GD   1384(26)
Next: @ VCR (04/04) , v LAF (04/11) , @ MIN (04/18)
POR
4 91 0.80 34.45% 0.05% 1.91% 1.86% 3.47% 0.27% 0.68% 1.13% 1.82% 2.63% 3.73% 4.43% 5.61% 7.15% 7.01%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 1D 3L -6 GD   1300(30)
Next: @ RSL (04/04) , v S.J (04/11) , @ VCR (04/17)
SKC
4 91 0.80 29.89% 0.02% 1.10% 1.12% 1.88% 0.09% 0.26% 0.58% 0.85% 1.47% 2.11% 2.57% 3.50% 4.79% 13.67%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  MIA E   1743 2.00  1637.2    1435.8
 2  LAF   W 1727 2.60  1488.6    1505.5
 3  NSH E   1658 2.60  1427.7    1470.7
 4  S.D   W 1638 2.20  1402.4    1508.4
 5  SEA   W 1637 2.00  1561.5    1471.1
 6  VCR   W 1635 2.40  1430.4    1504.8
 7  NYF E   1584 2.00  1461.5    1476.2
 8  RSL   W 1554 2.00  1563.5    1490.0
 9  CLT E   1546 1.60  1461.4    1457.2
10  S.J   W 1545 2.40  1435.0    1508.1
11  DAL   W 1525 1.60  1526.6    1501.6
12  MIN   W 1511 1.00  1585.5    1484.6
13  COL   W 1511 1.80  1483.7    1513.5
14  CHI E   1481 1.40  1411.7    1481.4
15  CIN E   1461 1.20  1394.5    1503.0
16  TOR E   1458 1.40  1511.6    1469.9
17  HOU   W 1453 1.50  1479.2    1506.3
18  ATX   W 1436 1.00  1531.6    1515.0
19  NYR E   1429 1.40  1449.0    1488.6
20  DCU E   1420 1.40  1492.4    1480.0
21  LAG   W 1413 1.00  1445.0    1513.8
22  ORL E   1409 0.60  1532.4    1483.0
23  CLB E   1407 0.40  1476.1    1465.9
24  STL   W 1385 0.80  1566.5    1501.0
25  N.E E   1385 0.75  1533.4    1470.4
26  POR   W 1384 0.80  1463.9    1521.3
27  ATL E   1371 0.80  1442.2    1476.4
28  MTL E   1347 0.60  1583.5    1471.3
29  PHI E   1331 0.00  1460.2    1489.9
30  SKC   W 1300 0.80  1482.7    1516.4



MLS Predictor as of March 15

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Latest results added: March 14: TOR 1-1 NYR, ATL 3-1 PHI, CLB 0-1 NSH, ORL 2-1 MTL, NYF 3-1 COL, CLT 0-0 MIA, DAL 3-3 S.D, HOU 3-2 POR, CHI 1-2 DCU, RSL 2-1 ATX, LAG 1-2 SKC, LAF 2-0 STL. March 15: N.E 6-1 CIN, VCR 6-0 MIN, S.J 0-1 SEA.

Summary: STL, 30th in the ELO rankings, played well for 75 minutes at top seeded LAFC, but ELO will not notice when the favorites get two late goals. Nor do the ELO rankings know about Seattle's crunching of Vancouver 3-nil in mid-week CONCACAF play. Lots of late significant goals on Saturday, including Red Bulls tying goal in Toronto, Houston's 10-man winner at home to Portland, and the controversial penalty in Chicago handing a win to DC United. How many more losses does Philadelphia get before the voters on Coach of The Year last year are relieved of their duties this year? SKC's win against the Galaxy make Philly and St. Louis the new favorites for last place.
With four matches in for everyone, except for the snow-postponed N.E - HOU game, the most important stat beyond points so far may be the strength of schedule so far (below the standings), which is the average ELO rating of teams when they were faced, with a plus or minus 100 for home and away. This shows STL, MIA, MIN and MTL as the ones that the schedule makers handed the toughest start, and S.J, S.D, NYR, and VCR the teams handed the easiest starts. The strength remaining figure covers the remaining 30 games and has less variance, but will get more important as we get closer to the end of the season.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (New York City FC)   3W 1D 0L +8 GD   1633(7)
Next: v MIA (03/22) , v STL (04/04) , @ VCR (04/11)
NYF
10 100 2.50 92.56% 8.94% 4.72% 4.67% 8.75% 22.32% 17.53% 14.03% 11.04% 7.87% 6.82% 5.40% 4.20% 3.32% 0.03%
        (Nashville SC)   3W 1D 0L +6 GD   1643(5)
Next: v ORL (03/21) , @ CHI (04/04) , @ CLT (04/11)
NSH
10 100 2.50 93.48% 10.37% 4.76% 4.28% 8.84% 26.15% 18.49% 13.42% 10.45% 8.03% 5.74% 4.68% 3.74% 2.74% 0.04%
        (Inter Miami)   2W 1D 1L +0 GD   1700(3)
Next: @ NYF (03/22) , v ATX (04/04) , v NYR (04/11)
MIA
7 97 1.75 95.44% 10.37% 5.66% 4.84% 9.56% 26.79% 20.64% 14.91% 10.37% 7.22% 5.77% 4.16% 3.26% 2.31% 0.01%
        (New York Red Bulls)   2W 1D 1L -1 GD   1457(15)
Next: @ CLT (03/21) , v CIN (04/04) , @ MIA (04/11)
NYR
7 97 1.75 67.06% 0.66% 3.02% 3.79% 7.53% 3.35% 6.03% 6.66% 8.06% 8.44% 8.74% 8.44% 8.24% 7.71% 1.39%
        (DC United)   2W 0D 2L +0 GD   1415(23)
Next: @ ATL (03/21) , v DAL (04/04) , @ N.E (04/11)
DCU
6 96 1.50 59.11% 0.53% 2.36% 3.75% 6.35% 2.34% 3.98% 5.34% 6.97% 7.00% 7.31% 7.88% 7.83% 7.98% 2.48%
        (Charlotte FC)   1W 2D 1L -1 GD   1514(9)
Next: v NYR (03/21) , v PHI (04/04) , v NSH (04/11)
CLT
5 95 1.25 73.59% 1.26% 3.43% 4.33% 8.54% 5.55% 7.60% 9.25% 9.21% 9.64% 8.53% 8.06% 7.34% 7.27% 1.14%
        (Chicago Fire)   1W 1D 2L +1 GD   1436(17)
Next: @ PHI (03/21) , v NSH (04/04) , v ATL (04/11)
CHI
4 94 1.00 57.29% 0.49% 2.86% 3.57% 6.23% 2.15% 3.24% 4.87% 6.06% 6.41% 6.80% 7.85% 8.14% 8.14% 3.63%
        (Toronto FC)   1W 1D 2L -3 GD   1424(20)
Next: v CLB (03/21) , v COL (04/04) , v CIN (04/11)
TOR
4 94 1.00 57.10% 0.38% 2.76% 3.35% 6.18% 1.86% 3.79% 5.41% 5.93% 7.10% 7.23% 7.32% 7.47% 7.55% 3.44%
        (New England Revolution)   1W 0D 2L +1 GD   1427(19)
Next: @ STL (03/21) , v MTL (04/04) , v DCU (04/11)
N.E
3 96 1.00 58.44% 0.49% 2.29% 3.69% 6.35% 2.49% 4.54% 5.42% 6.14% 7.27% 7.31% 7.53% 7.31% 7.12% 3.31%
        (Atlanta United FC)   1W 0D 3L -3 GD   1376(27)
Next: v DCU (03/21) , v CLB (04/04) , @ CHI (04/11)
ATL
3 93 0.75 47.39% 0.21% 2.11% 2.68% 5.07% 1.19% 2.08% 3.39% 3.80% 5.00% 5.81% 5.76% 6.63% 7.71% 6.02%
        (FC Cincinnati)   1W 0D 3L -5 GD   1436(18)
Next: v MTL (03/22) , @ NYR (04/04) , @ TOR (04/11)
CIN
3 93 0.75 52.38% 0.24% 2.93% 3.50% 5.75% 1.40% 2.76% 4.14% 4.76% 5.59% 6.58% 7.46% 7.52% 8.08% 4.09%
        (CF Montréal)   1W 0D 3L -6 GD   1370(28)
Next: @ CIN (03/22) , @ N.E (04/04) , v PHI (04/11)
MTL
3 93 0.75 47.87% 0.23% 1.93% 2.51% 4.73% 1.09% 2.25% 2.70% 3.80% 4.84% 5.64% 6.06% 6.86% 7.53% 7.10%
        (Orlando City)   1W 0D 3L -7 GD   1423(21)
Next: @ NSH (03/21) , @ LAF (04/04) , @ CLB (04/12)
ORL
3 93 0.75 53.08% 0.21% 2.55% 3.48% 5.89% 1.28% 2.57% 3.71% 5.20% 6.00% 6.68% 6.90% 7.87% 7.69% 5.18%
        (Columbus Crew)   0W 2D 2L -2 GD   1437(16)
Next: @ TOR (03/21) , @ ATL (04/04) , v ORL (04/12)
CLB
2 92 0.50 54.04% 0.19% 2.87% 3.17% 5.97% 1.35% 3.12% 4.53% 5.23% 5.96% 6.67% 7.47% 7.17% 7.99% 4.55%
        (Philadelphia Union)   0W 0D 4L -5 GD   1382(26)
Next: v CHI (03/21) , @ CLT (04/04) , @ MTL (04/11)
PHI
0 90 0.00 44.30% 0.09% 1.81% 2.33% 4.26% 0.69% 1.38% 2.22% 2.98% 3.63% 4.37% 5.03% 6.42% 6.86% 10.72%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   4W 0D 0L +13GD   1714(2)
Next: v S.J (03/21) , v POR (04/04) , v NYF (04/11)
VCR
12 102 3.00 95.15% 18.58% 5.50% 3.94% 9.62% 26.97% 19.49% 14.23% 10.76% 7.26% 6.23% 4.58% 3.28% 2.35% 0.00%
        (Los Angeles FC)   4W 0D 0L +8 GD   1743(1)
Next: @ ATX (03/21) , v ORL (04/04) , @ POR (04/11)
LAF
12 102 3.00 96.79% 22.26% 6.29% 3.60% 9.34% 30.82% 19.89% 13.85% 10.20% 7.55% 5.57% 4.19% 2.80% 1.91% 0.01%
        (San Diego FC)   3W 1D 0L +8 GD   1654(4)
Next: v RSL (03/22) , @ S.J (04/04) , v MIN (04/11)
S.D
10 100 2.50 90.18% 8.47% 5.42% 4.13% 9.58% 13.44% 14.99% 13.69% 11.90% 10.03% 8.27% 7.60% 5.73% 4.47% 0.06%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   3W 0D 1L +5 GD   1471(13)
Next: @ VCR (03/21) , v S.D (04/04) , @ SKC (04/11)
S.J
9 99 2.25 64.81% 1.25% 3.57% 3.39% 7.42% 2.64% 4.50% 6.20% 6.90% 8.30% 8.61% 9.17% 9.61% 8.13% 0.75%
        (Seattle Sounders)   3W 0D 1L +3 GD   1640(6)
Next: @ MIN (03/22) , @ HOU (04/04) , v RSL (04/12)
SEA
9 99 2.25 89.13% 7.49% 4.99% 3.97% 8.86% 12.05% 14.50% 13.96% 12.03% 10.74% 8.52% 7.07% 5.37% 4.85% 0.04%
        (Real Salt Lake)   3W 0D 1L +2 GD   1539(8)
Next: @ S.D (03/22) , v SKC (04/04) , @ SEA (04/12)
RSL
9 99 2.25 75.09% 2.88% 4.41% 3.92% 8.01% 4.70% 7.40% 9.33% 10.01% 9.61% 9.42% 8.72% 8.17% 7.40% 0.33%
        (Colorado Rapids)   2W 0D 2L +1 GD   1469(14)
Next: @ SKC (03/21) , @ TOR (04/04) , v HOU (04/11)
COL
6 96 1.50 57.53% 0.78% 3.14% 3.34% 6.69% 1.62% 2.99% 4.59% 5.93% 7.04% 8.05% 7.50% 8.73% 9.25% 1.83%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   2W 0D 1L +0 GD   1480(12)
Next: @ DAL (03/21) , v SEA (04/04) , @ COL (04/11)
HOU
6 99 2.00 62.47% 1.13% 3.24% 3.26% 7.07% 2.22% 4.28% 6.05% 6.80% 8.01% 7.89% 8.62% 8.92% 8.22% 1.46%
        (FC Dallas)   1W 2D 1L +0 GD   1495(11)
Next: v HOU (03/21) , @ DCU (04/04) , v STL (04/11)
DAL
5 95 1.25 58.71% 0.82% 3.74% 3.34% 7.10% 1.73% 3.71% 4.84% 6.13% 7.05% 8.05% 8.26% 8.61% 8.71% 1.62%
        (LA Galaxy)   1W 1D 2L -1 GD   1406(24)
Next: @ POR (03/22) , v MIN (04/04) , @ ATX (04/11)
LAG
4 94 1.00 42.63% 0.39% 2.42% 2.30% 4.67% 0.75% 1.30% 1.90% 3.18% 4.16% 4.91% 6.35% 6.70% 7.86% 5.52%
        (Austin FC)   1W 1D 2L -2 GD   1419(22)
Next: v LAF (03/21) , @ MIA (04/04) , v LAG (04/11)
ATX
4 94 1.00 42.44% 0.25% 2.34% 2.44% 4.94% 0.70% 1.40% 2.10% 3.17% 4.27% 5.09% 6.11% 7.12% 8.25% 4.23%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   1W 1D 2L -3 GD   1350(29)
Next: v COL (03/21) , @ RSL (04/04) , v S.J (04/11)
SKC
4 94 1.00 36.41% 0.18% 1.70% 1.93% 3.24% 0.32% 0.67% 1.45% 2.00% 3.04% 3.66% 4.70% 5.32% 6.72% 8.53%
        (Minnesota United FC)   1W 1D 2L -7 GD   1509(10)
Next: v SEA (03/22) , @ LAG (04/04) , @ S.D (04/11)
MIN
4 94 1.00 60.67% 0.71% 3.87% 3.13% 6.98% 1.70% 3.77% 5.53% 7.33% 7.37% 7.99% 8.12% 8.40% 8.63% 1.83%
        (Portland Timbers)   1W 0D 3L -5 GD   1391(25)
Next: v LAG (03/22) , @ VCR (04/04) , v LAF (04/11)
POR
3 93 0.75 39.16% 0.12% 2.03% 2.19% 4.00% 0.26% 0.76% 1.50% 2.41% 3.46% 4.77% 5.37% 6.87% 7.27% 6.49%
        (St. Louis City SC)   0W 1D 3L -5 GD   1337(30)
Next: v N.E (03/21) , @ NYF (04/04) , @ DAL (04/11)
STL
1 91 0.25 35.70% 0.03% 1.28% 1.18% 2.48% 0.08% 0.35% 0.78% 1.25% 2.11% 2.97% 3.64% 4.37% 5.98% 14.17%

     POWER RANKINGS    Schedule Strength
 # Team Div  ELO  PPG  So Far  Remaining
 1  LAF   W 1743 3.00  1453.0    1506.9
 2  VCR   W 1714 3.00  1415.5    1495.2
 3  MIA E   1700 1.75  1623.8    1448.9
 4  S.D   W 1654 2.50  1387.7    1504.7
 5  NSH E   1643 2.50  1466.8    1466.0
 6  SEA   W 1640 2.25  1503.9    1481.5
 7  NYF E   1633 2.50  1420.0    1480.3
 8  RSL   W 1539 2.25  1537.4    1498.3
 9  CLT E   1514 1.25  1465.6    1459.5
10  MIN   W 1509 1.00  1603.0    1484.8
11  DAL   W 1495 1.25  1565.9    1495.7
12  HOU   W 1480 2.00  1423.5    1504.9
13  S.J   W 1471 2.25  1386.9    1514.2
14  COL   W 1469 1.50  1517.6    1507.5
15  NYR E   1457 1.75  1410.8    1493.6
16  CLB E   1437 0.50  1455.0    1469.1
17  CHI E   1436 1.00  1425.6    1487.2
18  CIN E   1436 0.75  1433.8    1500.3
19  N.E E   1427 1.00  1545.3    1469.9
20  TOR E   1424 1.00  1575.5    1463.4
21  ORL E   1423 0.75  1490.2    1491.2
22  ATX   W 1419 1.00  1494.1    1516.5
23  DCU E   1415 1.50  1484.4    1485.6
24  LAG   W 1406 1.00  1441.5    1513.7
25  POR   W 1391 0.75  1525.2    1506.1
26  PHI E   1382 0.00  1474.1    1485.3
27  ATL E   1376 0.75  1456.8    1474.4
28  MTL E   1370 0.75  1592.7    1477.0
29  SKC   W 1350 1.00  1492.2    1509.9
30  STL   W 1337 0.25  1637.7    1495.9



MLS Predictor as of March 8

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0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: One match N.E - HOU, was postponed this week, everyone else played their third of the season: March 7 Results: NYF 5-0 ORL, DCU 1-2 MIA, ATL 2-3 RSL, CLB 0-0 CHI, CLT 3-1 ATX, PHI 0-1 S.J, SKC 0-1 S.D, NSH 3-1 MIN, STL 0-1 SEA, COL 4-1 LAG, LAF 1-0 DAL, POR 1-4 VCR. March 8: NYR 0-3 MTL, CIN 0-1 TOR.

Summary: Below the standings now are power rankings based on the ELO ratings of the teams. Seven of the top ten are Western teams and seven of the bottom ten are Eastern teams. The chart also contains a strength of schedule thus far figure (home field advantage is 100 points for the purposes of this figure), and a strength of remaining schedule which varies little from the average of 1500, but will be more relevant as fewer games remain in the season. Other than the day one clash between MIA and LAFC, there have been few games between contenders thus far. Still early though: the sims have SKC the early favorite at nearly 19% to be last overall, but they still have a nearly 1% chance to win the MLS Cup!

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (New York City FC)   2W 1D 0L +6 GD   ELO: 1612(5)
Next: v COL (03/14) , v MIA (03/22) , v STL (04/04)
NYF
7 100 2.33 88.83% 7.09% 4.60% 4.39% 9.29% 17.37% 15.56% 12.98% 10.13% 8.92% 7.36% 6.63% 5.43% 4.36% 0.09%
        (Nashville SC)   2W 1D 0L +5 GD   ELO: 1607(6)
Next: @ CLB (03/14) , v ORL (03/21) , @ CHI (04/04)
NSH
7 100 2.33 88.99% 6.98% 4.39% 4.60% 9.26% 17.42% 15.16% 12.85% 10.94% 9.07% 7.69% 6.35% 4.93% 4.39% 0.19%
        (Inter Miami)   2W 0D 1L +0 GD   ELO: 1708(2)
Next: @ CLT (03/14) , @ NYF (03/22) , v ATX (04/04)
MIA
6 99 2.00 95.25% 13.60% 5.63% 4.24% 9.31% 32.66% 19.02% 13.20% 9.71% 6.55% 4.88% 4.18% 2.82% 2.19% 0.04%
        (New York Red Bulls)   2W 0D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1451(19)
Next: @ TOR (03/14) , @ CLT (03/21) , v CIN (04/04)
NYR
6 99 2.00 66.51% 1.18% 2.98% 4.09% 7.40% 4.38% 6.02% 6.79% 7.36% 8.55% 8.08% 7.90% 8.69% 7.37% 1.37%
        (Chicago Fire)   1W 1D 1L +2 GD   ELO: 1510(11)
Next: v DCU (03/14) , @ PHI (03/21) , v NSH (04/04)
CHI
4 97 1.33 72.15% 1.84% 3.40% 4.22% 8.29% 5.62% 7.43% 8.43% 9.01% 8.53% 8.68% 8.45% 7.64% 7.44% 0.92%
        (Charlotte FC)   1W 1D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1505(12)
Next: v MIA (03/14) , v NYR (03/21) , v PHI (04/04)
CLT
4 97 1.33 71.64% 1.75% 3.48% 4.12% 7.72% 5.72% 7.59% 8.78% 8.75% 8.42% 8.10% 8.53% 7.42% 7.20% 1.13%
        (FC Cincinnati)   1W 0D 2L +0 GD   ELO: 1484(15)
Next: @ N.E (03/15) , v MTL (03/22) , @ NYR (04/04)
CIN
3 96 1.00 63.16% 1.06% 3.33% 4.16% 7.24% 3.63% 5.99% 6.39% 6.97% 7.62% 7.39% 7.92% 7.46% 7.51% 2.28%
        (DC United)   1W 0D 2L -1 GD   ELO: 1348(27)
Next: @ CHI (03/14) , @ ATL (03/21) , v DAL (04/04)
DCU
3 96 1.00 44.36% 0.21% 1.79% 2.61% 4.38% 0.94% 1.72% 2.77% 3.44% 4.37% 5.26% 6.06% 6.61% 7.39% 5.80%
        (Toronto FC)   1W 0D 2L -3 GD   ELO: 1430(21)
Next: v NYR (03/14) , v CLB (03/21) , v COL (04/04)
TOR
3 96 1.00 58.57% 0.62% 2.62% 3.46% 6.39% 2.96% 4.67% 5.29% 5.99% 6.90% 7.01% 6.96% 7.80% 7.99% 3.00%
        (CF Montréal)   1W 0D 2L -5 GD   ELO: 1399(24)
Next: @ ORL (03/14) , @ CIN (03/22) , @ N.E (04/04)
MTL
3 96 1.00 53.85% 0.34% 2.07% 3.26% 5.77% 1.92% 3.66% 4.24% 5.18% 6.44% 6.63% 6.79% 7.49% 7.58% 3.92%
        (Columbus Crew)   0W 2D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1478(17)
Next: v NSH (03/14) , @ TOR (03/21) , @ ATL (04/04)
CLB
2 95 0.67 62.98% 0.70% 3.31% 3.87% 6.44% 3.12% 5.52% 6.78% 7.27% 7.32% 8.15% 7.37% 7.73% 7.61% 2.11%
        (Philadelphia Union)   0W 0D 3L -3 GD   ELO: 1424(22)
Next: @ ATL (03/14) , v CHI (03/21) , @ CLT (04/04)
PHI
0 93 0.00 51.19% 0.31% 2.69% 3.28% 5.53% 1.46% 2.32% 3.67% 4.64% 5.38% 6.27% 6.77% 7.20% 7.98% 5.50%
        (New England Revolution)   0W 0D 2L -4 GD   ELO: 1370(26)
Next: v CIN (03/15) , @ STL (03/21) , v MTL (04/04)
N.E
0 96 0.00 49.00% 0.37% 2.22% 2.72% 4.87% 1.48% 2.43% 3.28% 4.19% 4.38% 5.32% 5.70% 6.78% 7.18% 8.26%
        (Atlanta United FC)   0W 0D 3L -5 GD   ELO: 1327(29)
Next: v PHI (03/14) , v DCU (03/21) , v CLB (04/04)
ATL
0 93 0.00 41.65% 0.16% 1.38% 2.14% 3.67% 0.55% 1.22% 1.80% 2.55% 3.18% 4.22% 4.80% 5.38% 6.27% 11.68%
        (Orlando City)   0W 0D 3L -8 GD   ELO: 1390(25)
Next: v MTL (03/14) , @ NSH (03/21) , @ LAF (04/04)
ORL
0 93 0.00 45.84% 0.13% 2.24% 2.71% 4.44% 0.77% 1.69% 2.75% 3.87% 4.37% 4.96% 5.59% 6.62% 7.54% 7.68%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (San Diego FC)   3W 0D 0L +8 GD   ELO: 1660(4)
Next: @ DAL (03/14) , v RSL (03/22) , @ S.J (04/04)
S.D
9 102 3.00 88.98% 11.51% 4.89% 4.19% 9.21% 17.81% 15.25% 12.63% 10.90% 8.75% 7.66% 6.75% 5.08% 4.10% 0.05%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   3W 0D 0L +7 GD   ELO: 1695(3)
Next: v MIN (03/14) , v S.J (03/21) , v POR (04/04)
VCR
9 102 3.00 92.02% 15.77% 5.48% 4.22% 9.15% 22.72% 16.72% 13.49% 10.91% 8.51% 7.07% 5.14% 4.30% 3.11% 0.05%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   3W 0D 0L +6 GD   ELO: 1519(9)
Next: v SEA (03/15) , @ VCR (03/21) , v S.D (04/04)
S.J
9 102 3.00 73.13% 3.58% 3.91% 3.65% 7.64% 6.16% 7.81% 8.26% 9.00% 8.86% 8.65% 8.70% 8.00% 7.29% 0.40%
        (Los Angeles FC)   3W 0D 0L +6 GD   ELO: 1737(1)
Next: v STL (03/14) , @ ATX (03/21) , v ORL (04/04)
LAF
9 102 3.00 95.15% 18.95% 6.35% 4.04% 9.74% 27.51% 19.67% 13.86% 10.40% 7.74% 6.19% 4.09% 3.17% 2.51% 0.01%
        (Colorado Rapids)   2W 0D 1L +3 GD   ELO: 1489(14)
Next: @ NYF (03/14) , @ SKC (03/21) , @ TOR (04/04)
COL
6 99 2.00 60.17% 1.62% 3.67% 3.23% 6.99% 2.80% 3.95% 5.54% 6.66% 6.86% 7.98% 8.52% 8.26% 8.55% 1.05%
        (Seattle Sounders)   2W 0D 1L +2 GD   ELO: 1598(7)
Next: @ S.J (03/15) , @ MIN (03/22) , @ HOU (04/04)
SEA
6 99 2.00 80.12% 4.53% 5.14% 3.91% 8.80% 7.79% 10.69% 10.17% 9.99% 10.14% 9.30% 8.03% 7.12% 6.68% 0.21%
        (Real Salt Lake)   2W 0D 1L +1 GD   ELO: 1514(10)
Next: v ATX (03/14) , @ S.D (03/22) , v SKC (04/04)
RSL
6 99 2.00 67.25% 2.17% 3.84% 3.48% 7.51% 3.69% 5.87% 7.48% 7.51% 8.78% 8.12% 8.05% 8.37% 8.55% 0.83%
        (LA Galaxy)   1W 1D 1L +0 GD   ELO: 1483(16)
Next: v SKC (03/14) , @ POR (03/22) , v MIN (04/04)
LAG
4 97 1.33 56.39% 1.08% 3.35% 3.10% 6.47% 2.42% 3.46% 4.73% 6.05% 6.52% 6.83% 7.94% 8.38% 8.16% 1.90%
        (FC Dallas)   1W 1D 1L +0 GD   ELO: 1489(13)
Next: v S.D (03/14) , v HOU (03/21) , @ DCU (04/04)
DAL
4 97 1.33 58.18% 1.20% 3.07% 3.04% 7.00% 2.36% 4.08% 5.10% 5.66% 6.60% 7.10% 7.91% 8.78% 8.97% 1.62%
        (Minnesota United FC)   1W 1D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1527(8)
Next: @ VCR (03/14) , v SEA (03/22) , @ LAG (04/04)
MIN
4 97 1.33 64.81% 1.60% 3.85% 3.53% 7.01% 3.19% 5.07% 7.07% 7.48% 7.71% 8.15% 8.65% 8.58% 7.98% 0.93%
        (Austin FC)   1W 1D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1441(20)
Next: @ RSL (03/14) , v LAF (03/21) , @ MIA (04/04)
ATX
4 97 1.33 47.21% 0.50% 3.09% 2.52% 5.38% 1.09% 2.07% 3.17% 4.16% 5.35% 6.42% 6.26% 7.33% 8.34% 3.02%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   1W 0D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1452(18)
Next: v POR (03/14) , @ DAL (03/21) , v SEA (04/04)
HOU
3 99 1.50 52.59% 0.80% 2.80% 2.78% 5.99% 1.68% 3.14% 4.35% 5.42% 6.16% 6.20% 7.19% 7.79% 8.07% 2.59%
        (Portland Timbers)   1W 0D 2L -4 GD   ELO: 1416(23)
Next: @ HOU (03/14) , v LAG (03/22) , @ VCR (04/04)
POR
3 96 1.00 43.16% 0.26% 1.96% 2.35% 4.45% 0.48% 1.39% 2.66% 3.38% 4.45% 5.29% 6.56% 7.18% 7.92% 3.85%
        (St. Louis City SC)   0W 1D 2L -3 GD   ELO: 1342(28)
Next: @ LAF (03/14) , v N.E (03/21) , @ NYF (04/04)
STL
1 94 0.33 34.09% 0.06% 1.53% 1.37% 2.88% 0.19% 0.60% 0.99% 1.58% 2.47% 3.18% 3.75% 4.76% 5.77% 10.80%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   0W 1D 2L -4 GD   ELO: 1279(30)
Next: @ LAG (03/14) , v COL (03/21) , @ RSL (04/04)
SKC
1 94 0.33 32.78% 0.03% 0.94% 0.72% 1.78% 0.11% 0.23% 0.50% 0.90% 1.10% 1.86% 2.46% 2.90% 4.00% 18.72%

MLS Predictor as of March 1

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Latest results added: Once again, everyone plays a match on weekend number two: February 28 Results: CHI 3-0 MTL, NYR 1-0 N.E, MIN 1-0 CIN, COL 2-0 POR, RSL 2-1 SEA, S.J 2-0 ATL, HOU 0-2 LAF, DAL 0-0 NSH, SKC 2-2 CLB, VCR 3-0 TOR, LAG 3-0 CLT. March 1: ATX 1-0 DCU, PHI 1-2 NYF, ORL 2-4 MIA, S.D 2-0 STL

Summary: The West continued dominating in week two. Every team in the West has at least one point in their first two, six Eastern teams have no points after two games. Already the expected points for West positions are more than two points higher than the corresponding East spots. Before we all decide that Michael Bradley's true calling is as an MLS coach, let's recognize that the league has given him and Red Bulls five starting matches most teams would kill for: @ORL, vN.E, vMTL, @TOR, @CLT, none of these exactly world beaters. Red Bulls, the only undefeated Eastern team, should be at or near the top of the East until at least May with this start. But, there are lots of matches yet to be played.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (New York Red Bulls)   2W 0D 0L +2 GD   ELO: 1542
Next: v MTL (03/08) , @ TOR (03/14) , @ CLT (03/21)
NYR
6 102 3.00 81.43% 5.38% 3.87% 4.31% 8.42% 12.55% 11.92% 10.94% 9.27% 8.91% 8.33% 6.95% 6.26% 5.83% 0.47%
        (Nashville SC)   1W 1D 0L +3 GD   ELO: 1573
Next: v MIN (03/07) , @ CLB (03/14) , v ORL (03/21)
NSH
4 100 2.00 81.89% 5.39% 3.65% 4.22% 8.77% 12.27% 11.92% 11.10% 10.00% 8.77% 8.10% 7.27% 6.32% 5.57% 0.57%
        (New York City FC)   1W 1D 0L +1 GD   ELO: 1594
Next: v ORL (03/07) , v COL (03/14) , v MIA (03/22)
NYF
4 100 2.00 83.89% 6.13% 4.19% 4.91% 8.94% 13.78% 12.32% 11.19% 10.75% 9.11% 7.94% 7.20% 5.89% 5.44% 0.27%
        (Chicago Fire)   1W 0D 1L +2 GD   ELO: 1504
Next: @ CLB (03/07) , v DCU (03/14) , @ PHI (03/21)
CHI
3 99 1.50 70.33% 2.26% 3.35% 3.83% 7.64% 6.23% 7.64% 7.81% 8.43% 8.25% 8.08% 8.43% 7.40% 6.86% 1.20%
        (FC Cincinnati)   1W 0D 1L +1 GD   ELO: 1560
Next: v TOR (03/08) , @ N.E (03/15) , v MTL (03/22)
CIN
3 99 1.50 77.76% 3.83% 4.35% 4.97% 8.62% 9.50% 10.14% 9.65% 9.84% 9.29% 8.12% 7.16% 6.86% 6.65% 0.55%
        (DC United)   1W 0D 1L +0 GD   ELO: 1368
Next: v MIA (03/07) , @ CHI (03/14) , @ ATL (03/21)
DCU
3 99 1.50 49.78% 0.38% 2.19% 2.96% 4.94% 1.74% 2.73% 3.28% 4.34% 5.06% 6.14% 6.19% 7.44% 8.06% 4.80%
        (Inter Miami)   1W 0D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1690
Next: @ DCU (03/07) , @ CLT (03/14) , @ NYF (03/22)
MIA
3 99 1.50 92.36% 11.94% 5.47% 4.62% 8.86% 26.38% 16.46% 12.77% 9.77% 8.11% 6.57% 4.94% 4.02% 3.22% 0.12%
        (Columbus Crew)   0W 1D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1485
Next: v CHI (03/07) , v NSH (03/14) , @ TOR (03/21)
CLB
1 97 0.50 64.46% 1.56% 3.19% 3.86% 6.92% 4.55% 5.59% 6.85% 6.90% 7.27% 7.44% 7.73% 7.83% 7.81% 2.49%
        (Charlotte FC)   0W 1D 1L -3 GD   ELO: 1469
Next: v ATX (03/07) , v MIA (03/14) , v NYR (03/21)
CLT
1 97 0.50 62.53% 1.19% 3.08% 3.94% 7.08% 3.67% 5.23% 6.00% 6.81% 7.51% 7.00% 8.14% 7.92% 7.52% 2.73%
        (Philadelphia Union)   0W 0D 2L -2 GD   ELO: 1484
Next: v S.J (03/07) , @ ATL (03/14) , v CHI (03/21)
PHI
0 96 0.00 63.25% 1.09% 3.06% 4.18% 7.11% 3.62% 5.56% 6.03% 6.77% 7.17% 7.36% 7.81% 8.15% 8.06% 2.72%
        (Orlando City)   0W 0D 2L -3 GD   ELO: 1406
Next: @ NYF (03/07) , v MTL (03/14) , @ NSH (03/21)
ORL
0 96 0.00 49.41% 0.32% 2.34% 2.64% 5.13% 1.21% 2.44% 3.55% 4.32% 4.55% 5.98% 6.25% 7.01% 7.95% 6.15%
        (Toronto FC)   0W 0D 2L -4 GD   ELO: 1360
Next: @ CIN (03/08) , v NYR (03/14) , v CLB (03/21)
TOR
0 96 0.00 46.73% 0.30% 1.96% 2.48% 4.61% 1.28% 2.07% 2.81% 3.26% 4.21% 4.82% 5.71% 6.75% 6.80% 9.02%
        (New England Revolution)   0W 0D 2L -4 GD   ELO: 1370
Next: v HOU (03/07) , v CIN (03/15) , @ STL (03/21)
N.E
0 96 0.00 47.77% 0.32% 1.87% 2.53% 4.71% 1.31% 2.22% 3.39% 3.52% 4.30% 5.20% 6.07% 6.26% 6.96% 8.54%
        (Atlanta United FC)   0W 0D 2L -4 GD   ELO: 1371
Next: v RSL (03/07) , v PHI (03/14) , v DCU (03/21)
ATL
0 96 0.00 47.32% 0.31% 1.94% 2.53% 4.78% 1.38% 2.47% 3.12% 3.79% 4.22% 5.07% 5.86% 6.50% 7.26% 7.65%
        (CF Montréal)   0W 0D 2L -8 GD   ELO: 1316
Next: @ NYR (03/08) , @ ORL (03/14) , @ CIN (03/22)
MTL
0 96 0.00 41.60% 0.15% 1.49% 2.02% 3.47% 0.53% 1.29% 1.51% 2.23% 3.27% 3.85% 4.29% 5.39% 6.01% 13.23%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (San Diego FC)   2W 0D 0L +7 GD   ELO: 1643
Next: @ SKC (03/07) , @ DAL (03/14) , v RSL (03/22)
S.D
6 102 3.00 85.71% 9.39% 5.42% 3.79% 8.96% 14.81% 13.83% 12.08% 10.67% 8.80% 7.60% 6.80% 6.04% 4.97% 0.11%
        (Los Angeles FC)   2W 0D 0L +5 GD   ELO: 1725
Next: v DAL (03/07) , v STL (03/14) , @ ATX (03/21)
LAF
6 102 3.00 92.67% 18.08% 6.33% 4.42% 9.09% 27.39% 17.27% 12.39% 9.54% 8.27% 6.20% 4.44% 3.73% 3.43% 0.01%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   2W 0D 0L +5 GD   ELO: 1467
Next: @ PHI (03/07) , v SEA (03/15) , @ VCR (03/21)
S.J
6 102 3.00 60.42% 2.28% 3.00% 3.14% 6.55% 4.49% 5.18% 5.55% 6.51% 7.05% 7.63% 7.30% 7.66% 7.86% 1.19%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   2W 0D 0L +4 GD   ELO: 1663
Next: @ POR (03/07) , v MIN (03/14) , v S.J (03/21)
VCR
6 102 3.00 87.80% 11.88% 5.19% 4.27% 9.17% 18.61% 15.02% 12.16% 10.70% 8.44% 7.24% 6.17% 5.16% 4.25% 0.05%
        (LA Galaxy)   1W 1D 0L +3 GD   ELO: 1526
Next: @ COL (03/07) , v SKC (03/14) , @ POR (03/22)
LAG
4 100 2.00 67.30% 2.72% 3.68% 3.65% 7.57% 5.26% 6.56% 7.66% 7.71% 8.12% 8.25% 7.40% 7.82% 7.47% 1.05%
        (FC Dallas)   1W 1D 0L +1 GD   ELO: 1500
Next: @ LAF (03/07) , v S.D (03/14) , v HOU (03/21)
DAL
4 100 2.00 61.02% 1.86% 3.67% 3.49% 6.71% 3.80% 5.23% 6.35% 6.59% 7.29% 7.24% 7.66% 7.72% 7.89% 1.25%
        (Austin FC)   1W 1D 0L +1 GD   ELO: 1473
Next: @ CLT (03/07) , @ RSL (03/14) , v LAF (03/21)
ATX
4 100 2.00 55.80% 1.38% 3.16% 2.92% 6.46% 2.77% 4.14% 4.81% 5.69% 6.30% 7.03% 7.56% 8.02% 7.65% 1.83%
        (Minnesota United FC)   1W 1D 0L +1 GD   ELO: 1556
Next: @ NSH (03/07) , @ VCR (03/14) , v SEA (03/22)
MIN
4 100 2.00 71.86% 3.63% 4.03% 3.45% 8.35% 6.60% 7.97% 8.46% 8.62% 8.22% 8.16% 8.47% 7.72% 6.87% 0.77%
        (Seattle Sounders)   1W 0D 1L +1 GD   ELO: 1569
Next: @ STL (03/07) , @ S.J (03/15) , @ MIN (03/22)
SEA
3 99 1.50 72.38% 3.67% 4.56% 3.53% 7.49% 6.44% 8.32% 8.43% 9.00% 8.35% 8.50% 7.91% 7.67% 7.02% 0.74%
        (Colorado Rapids)   1W 0D 1L +0 GD   ELO: 1438
Next: v LAG (03/07) , @ NYF (03/14) , @ SKC (03/21)
COL
3 99 1.50 50.68% 0.88% 2.87% 2.57% 5.73% 1.93% 3.02% 4.34% 4.91% 5.72% 6.47% 6.62% 6.96% 7.96% 2.75%
        (Real Salt Lake)   1W 0D 1L +0 GD   ELO: 1476
Next: @ ATL (03/07) , v ATX (03/14) , @ S.D (03/22)
RSL
3 99 1.50 56.97% 1.37% 3.14% 2.90% 6.57% 2.65% 4.35% 5.74% 6.21% 6.80% 6.92% 7.50% 7.19% 7.70% 1.91%
        (Portland Timbers)   1W 0D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1453
Next: v VCR (03/07) , @ HOU (03/14) , v LAG (03/22)
POR
3 99 1.50 52.66% 0.85% 3.07% 2.48% 5.95% 2.17% 3.36% 4.48% 5.25% 5.99% 6.53% 7.04% 7.49% 7.52% 2.83%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   1W 0D 1L -1 GD   ELO: 1452
Next: @ N.E (03/07) , v POR (03/14) , @ DAL (03/21)
HOU
3 99 1.50 52.65% 1.14% 2.87% 2.62% 5.53% 2.28% 3.72% 4.45% 5.13% 5.79% 6.09% 7.16% 7.52% 7.66% 2.85%
        (St. Louis City SC)   0W 1D 1L -2 GD   ELO: 1375
Next: v SEA (03/07) , @ LAF (03/14) , v N.E (03/21)
STL
1 97 0.50 38.72% 0.25% 1.81% 1.81% 3.74% 0.56% 1.40% 2.13% 2.29% 3.32% 3.84% 5.03% 5.63% 6.92% 7.60%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   0W 1D 1L -3 GD   ELO: 1296
Next: v S.D (03/07) , @ LAG (03/14) , v COL (03/21)
SKC
1 97 0.50 32.85% 0.07% 1.20% 0.96% 2.13% 0.24% 0.63% 0.97% 1.18% 1.54% 2.30% 2.94% 3.67% 4.83% 14.55%

MLS Predictor as of February 22

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0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

Latest results added: Everyone played on opening weekend, February 21-22. Results: STL 1-1 CLT, CIN 2-0 ATL, VCR 1-0 RSL, ORL 1-2 NYR, DCU 1-0 PHI, DAL 3-2 TOR, HOU 2-1 CHI, NSH 4-1 N.E, ATX 2-2 MIN, LAF 3-0 MIA, S.J 3-0 SKC, POR 3-2 CLB, S.D 5-0 MTL, LAG 1-1 NYF, SEA 2-0 COL.

Summary: The West is going to be a rough ride this year. Western teams went 5W 2D 0L against Eastern teams on opening weekend, and Vancouver's 1-nil win over RSL, thanks to the explosion of goals elsewhere, puts them....eighth after the goal difference tie-breaker. Top-ranked MIA traveled to second-ranked LAFC and lost 3-nil, leaving Miami atop the East but now behind LAFC and VCR. But, it is still awfully early on. Anyone can finish anywhere.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Nashville SC)   1W 0D 0L +3GD   ELO: 1571
Next: @ DAL (02/28) , v MIN (03/07) , @ CLB (03/14)
NSH
3 102 3.00 79.68% 6.08% 3.95% 3.96% 8.60% 13.27% 11.30% 9.87% 8.81% 8.70% 7.96% 6.79% 6.37% 5.97% 0.64%
        (FC Cincinnati)   1W 0D 0L +2GD   ELO: 1598
Next: @ MIN (02/28) , v TOR (03/08) , @ N.E (03/15)
CIN
3 102 3.00 81.87% 7.15% 4.62% 4.13% 9.11% 14.81% 11.78% 10.87% 9.28% 8.46% 7.86% 6.68% 6.27% 5.57% 0.29%
        (New York Red Bulls)   1W 0D 0L +1GD   ELO: 1524
Next: v N.E (02/28) , v MTL (03/08) , @ TOR (03/14)
NYR
3 102 3.00 73.76% 4.02% 3.71% 4.18% 7.63% 9.01% 9.03% 9.17% 8.89% 8.05% 7.94% 7.36% 6.80% 6.72% 0.79%
        (DC United)   1W 0D 0L +1GD   ELO: 1391
Next: @ ATX (03/01) , v MIA (03/07) , @ CHI (03/14)
DCU
3 102 3.00 51.63% 0.88% 2.25% 2.96% 5.18% 2.60% 3.42% 4.31% 4.96% 5.55% 6.24% 6.42% 7.11% 7.16% 3.86%
        (Charlotte FC)   0W 1D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1503
Next: @ LAG (02/28) , v ATX (03/07) , v MIA (03/14)
CLT
1 100 1.00 67.14% 2.59% 3.43% 3.97% 7.58% 6.64% 6.92% 7.68% 8.15% 7.44% 7.46% 7.35% 7.21% 6.40% 1.89%
        (New York City FC)   0W 1D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1544
Next: @ PHI (03/01) , v ORL (03/07) , v COL (03/14)
NYF
1 100 1.00 72.50% 3.24% 3.96% 4.28% 7.55% 8.39% 8.71% 7.94% 8.43% 8.43% 7.43% 7.38% 7.33% 7.24% 1.22%
        (Toronto FC)   0W 0D 1L -1GD   ELO: 1370
Next: @ VCR (02/28) , @ CIN (03/08) , v NYR (03/14)
TOR
0 99 0.00 45.92% 0.38% 1.93% 2.29% 4.67% 1.54% 2.61% 2.94% 3.50% 4.52% 5.06% 5.41% 6.32% 6.94% 7.08%
        (Columbus Crew)   0W 0D 1L -1GD   ELO: 1494
Next: @ SKC (02/28) , v CHI (03/07) , v NSH (03/14)
CLB
0 99 0.00 64.77% 1.86% 3.17% 3.55% 7.00% 5.44% 6.36% 6.91% 7.07% 7.36% 7.18% 7.82% 7.60% 6.89% 2.14%
        (Chicago Fire)   0W 0D 1L -1GD   ELO: 1484
Next: v MTL (02/28) , @ CLB (03/07) , v DCU (03/14)
CHI
0 99 0.00 61.49% 1.74% 3.45% 3.37% 6.88% 4.62% 5.58% 5.99% 6.50% 6.50% 7.18% 8.07% 7.51% 7.19% 2.35%
        (Orlando City)   0W 0D 1L -1GD   ELO: 1439
Next: v MIA (03/01) , @ NYF (03/07) , v MTL (03/14)
ORL
0 99 0.00 53.22% 0.65% 3.07% 2.87% 6.23% 2.13% 3.66% 4.24% 4.91% 5.55% 6.29% 6.91% 7.11% 7.97% 4.45%
        (Philadelphia Union)   0W 0D 1L -1GD   ELO: 1541
Next: v NYF (03/01) , v S.J (03/07) , @ ATL (03/14)
PHI
0 99 0.00 70.90% 3.10% 4.06% 3.89% 7.79% 7.71% 8.05% 8.62% 7.95% 7.99% 8.06% 7.06% 6.95% 7.11% 1.40%
        (Atlanta United FC)   0W 0D 1L -2GD   ELO: 1399
Next: @ S.J (02/28) , v RSL (03/07) , v PHI (03/14)
ATL
0 99 0.00 49.17% 0.68% 2.03% 2.56% 4.61% 2.05% 3.08% 3.88% 4.74% 5.05% 5.30% 5.74% 6.31% 7.30% 5.72%
        (New England Revolution)   0W 0D 1L -3GD   ELO: 1386
Next: @ NYR (02/28) , v HOU (03/07) , v CIN (03/15)
N.E
0 99 0.00 48.56% 0.63% 2.23% 2.57% 4.90% 1.91% 2.97% 3.49% 3.95% 4.64% 4.94% 5.91% 6.35% 7.01% 7.39%
        (Inter Miami)   0W 0D 1L -3GD   ELO: 1662
Next: @ ORL (03/01) , @ DCU (03/07) , @ CLT (03/14)
MIA
0 99 0.00 87.13% 8.41% 5.00% 4.55% 8.53% 18.85% 14.93% 11.92% 10.06% 8.17% 7.13% 6.04% 5.32% 4.31% 0.40%
        (CF Montréal)   0W 0D 1L -5GD   ELO: 1334
Next: @ CHI (02/28) , @ NYR (03/08) , @ ORL (03/14)
MTL
0 99 0.00 41.90% 0.35% 1.79% 2.22% 3.74% 1.03% 1.60% 2.17% 2.80% 3.59% 3.97% 5.06% 5.44% 6.22% 10.02%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (San Diego FC)   1W 0D 0L +5GD   ELO: 1631
Next: v STL (03/01) , @ SKC (03/07) , @ DAL (03/14)
S.D
3 102 3.00 83.50% 8.85% 5.03% 4.20% 8.96% 14.25% 12.69% 11.32% 9.67% 9.28% 7.48% 6.94% 5.92% 5.61% 0.34%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   1W 0D 0L +3GD   ELO: 1435
Next: v ATL (02/28) , @ PHI (03/07) , v SEA (03/15)
S.J
3 102 3.00 55.61% 1.30% 2.54% 2.93% 5.69% 2.82% 3.75% 5.08% 5.78% 5.91% 7.01% 6.89% 7.41% 8.33% 2.63%
        (Los Angeles FC)   1W 0D 0L +3GD   ELO: 1695
Next: @ HOU (02/28) , v DAL (03/07) , v STL (03/14)
LAF
3 102 3.00 90.57% 13.77% 5.60% 4.28% 9.20% 21.72% 16.22% 12.30% 10.45% 8.53% 6.82% 5.72% 4.76% 3.98% 0.07%
        (Seattle Sounders)   1W 0D 0L +2GD   ELO: 1620
Next: @ RSL (02/28) , @ STL (03/07) , @ S.J (03/15)
SEA
3 102 3.00 83.84% 8.39% 4.98% 4.09% 8.52% 14.19% 12.12% 11.57% 10.24% 8.95% 7.89% 7.26% 5.74% 5.55% 0.33%
        (FC Dallas)   1W 0D 0L +1GD   ELO: 1503
Next: v NSH (02/28) , @ LAF (03/07) , v S.D (03/14)
DAL
3 102 3.00 66.69% 3.09% 3.27% 3.57% 7.72% 5.74% 6.51% 7.30% 7.30% 7.87% 7.71% 7.96% 8.01% 6.89% 1.40%
        (Portland Timbers)   1W 0D 0L +1GD   ELO: 1497
Next: @ COL (02/28) , v VCR (03/07) , @ HOU (03/14)
POR
3 102 3.00 66.14% 2.43% 3.69% 3.73% 7.55% 4.79% 6.32% 6.97% 7.19% 7.54% 7.99% 8.18% 7.80% 7.89% 1.47%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   1W 0D 0L +1GD   ELO: 1487
Next: v LAF (02/28) , @ N.E (03/07) , v POR (03/14)
HOU
3 102 3.00 64.14% 2.61% 3.14% 3.48% 7.26% 4.81% 6.30% 6.81% 7.10% 7.57% 7.92% 7.42% 7.50% 6.89% 1.82%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   1W 0D 0L +1GD   ELO: 1653
Next: v TOR (02/28) , @ POR (03/07) , v MIN (03/14)
VCR
3 102 3.00 86.93% 10.21% 5.39% 4.11% 9.31% 16.68% 14.19% 12.27% 10.47% 8.48% 7.80% 6.62% 5.55% 4.75% 0.12%
        (Austin FC)   0W 1D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1447
Next: v DCU (03/01) , @ CLT (03/07) , @ RSL (03/14)
ATX
1 100 1.00 52.83% 1.01% 2.89% 2.74% 5.66% 2.12% 3.22% 4.13% 4.90% 5.62% 6.26% 7.07% 7.86% 8.04% 3.61%
        (Minnesota United FC)   0W 1D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1513
Next: v CIN (02/28) , @ NSH (03/07) , @ VCR (03/14)
MIN
1 100 1.00 65.07% 2.34% 3.75% 3.78% 7.23% 4.42% 6.28% 6.97% 6.97% 7.77% 7.55% 7.94% 7.57% 7.88% 1.72%
        (LA Galaxy)   0W 1D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1486
Next: v CLT (02/28) , @ COL (03/07) , v SKC (03/14)
LAG
1 100 1.00 60.08% 1.95% 2.92% 3.32% 6.39% 3.64% 5.05% 5.39% 6.44% 6.93% 7.31% 7.54% 7.75% 7.81% 2.22%
        (St. Louis City SC)   0W 1D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1387
Next: @ S.D (03/01) , v SEA (03/07) , @ LAF (03/14)
STL
1 100 1.00 45.14% 0.60% 2.49% 2.28% 4.62% 1.33% 2.12% 2.90% 3.71% 4.50% 4.98% 5.61% 6.58% 7.42% 5.99%
        (Real Salt Lake)   0W 0D 1L -1GD   ELO: 1418
Next: v SEA (02/28) , @ ATL (03/07) , v ATX (03/14)
RSL
0 99 0.00 48.57% 0.91% 2.57% 2.85% 5.05% 1.92% 2.64% 3.34% 4.54% 4.97% 5.52% 5.88% 6.68% 7.59% 5.49%
        (Colorado Rapids)   0W 0D 1L -2GD   ELO: 1386
Next: v POR (02/28) , v LAG (03/07) , @ NYF (03/14)
COL
0 99 0.00 44.45% 0.60% 2.02% 2.01% 4.40% 1.24% 2.03% 2.65% 3.70% 3.93% 5.13% 5.74% 6.63% 6.49% 6.91%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   0W 0D 1L -3GD   ELO: 1287
Next: v CLB (02/28) , v S.D (03/07) , @ LAG (03/14)
SKC
0 99 0.00 36.80% 0.18% 1.07% 1.28% 2.44% 0.33% 0.56% 1.00% 1.54% 2.15% 2.63% 3.23% 4.24% 4.88% 16.24%

MLS Predictor as of February 20

Scroll up and down to compare with the most recent run and see which direction teams are headed.

0.00% may mean there were some sims that got the result, but not enough to round to 0.01%.

PRE-SEASON VERSION: The starting ELO ratings are taken from an online averaging of power rankings from six different sites online, with Inter Miami at the top at 1700 and last year's Wooden Spoon winners, Sporting KC, lowest at 1310. This gives SKC about a 15% chance to beat MIA at home and a 5% chance on the road. As results come in, the ELO ratings of teams will change based on results and as the remaining matches are simulated, the ELO ratings for that sim will also change. As we get further on in the season, we'll simulate the fewer unplayed games more times.

Summary: Anyone can finish anywhere, this will be the case for at least the first third of the season, until the levels of the teams settle in and match the standings. The order of the teams all tied at zero points so far is based on their pre-season ELO rating. Some anomalies are explained by the unbalanced schedule: Columbus slightly more likely to finish in the playoffs than higher-rated NYCFC, for example. Probably Columbus has a slightly easier schedule: or it could be just random fluctuation. Same for Houston and Austin in the West.

EASTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Inter Miami)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1700
Next: @ LAF (02/21) , @ ORL (03/01) , @ DCU (03/07)
MIA
0 102 89.96% 13.76% 5.43% 4.30% 9.53% 23.57% 15.82% 12.16% 9.80% 8.13% 7.05% 5.28% 4.60% 3.39% 0.16%
        (Philadelphia Union)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1600
Next: @ DCU (02/21) , v NYF (03/01) , v S.J (03/07)
PHI
0 102 78.89% 6.23% 4.31% 3.72% 7.95% 11.86% 11.29% 9.95% 9.31% 8.53% 7.64% 7.35% 6.50% 5.75% 0.71%
        (FC Cincinnati)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1580
Next: v ATL (02/21) , @ MIN (02/28) , v TOR (03/08)
CIN
0 102 75.02% 5.33% 4.56% 3.95% 8.60% 10.22% 9.23% 9.15% 9.14% 8.19% 8.42% 7.22% 6.66% 6.12% 0.67%
        (Nashville SC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1550
Next: v N.E (02/21) , @ DAL (02/28) , v MIN (03/07)
NSH
0 102 73.00% 4.20% 3.82% 4.08% 7.98% 8.38% 9.46% 8.57% 8.23% 7.76% 7.96% 7.39% 6.96% 7.07% 1.22%
        (New York City FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1540
Next: @ LAG (02/22) , @ PHI (03/01) , v ORL (03/07)
NYF
0 102 69.19% 3.38% 3.42% 4.09% 7.30% 6.98% 7.62% 8.02% 7.93% 7.86% 7.10% 7.74% 7.11% 7.33% 1.50%
        (Columbus Crew)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1530
Next: @ POR (02/21) , @ SKC (02/28) , v CHI (03/07)
CLB
0 102 70.27% 3.91% 3.39% 4.05% 7.68% 7.99% 7.90% 8.36% 7.82% 7.63% 7.81% 7.28% 7.19% 6.79% 1.50%
        (Chicago Fire)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1520
Next: @ HOU (02/21) , v MTL (02/28) , @ CLB (03/07)
CHI
0 102 68.48% 3.08% 3.78% 3.65% 6.68% 6.41% 7.56% 7.96% 7.53% 7.74% 7.27% 8.01% 6.99% 7.48% 1.53%
        (Charlotte FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1505
Next: @ STL (02/21) , @ LAG (02/28) , v ATX (03/07)
CLT
0 102 65.54% 3.01% 3.40% 3.41% 7.38% 6.25% 6.95% 6.74% 7.24% 7.19% 7.20% 7.42% 7.51% 6.80% 2.24%
        (Orlando City)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1500
Next: v NYR (02/21) , v MIA (03/01) , @ NYF (03/07)
ORL
0 102 64.77% 2.30% 3.49% 3.72% 7.38% 5.25% 5.91% 7.39% 7.11% 7.47% 7.60% 7.53% 7.34% 7.13% 2.04%
        (New York Red Bulls)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1470
Next: @ ORL (02/21) , v N.E (02/28) , v MTL (03/08)
NYR
0 102 60.34% 1.82% 2.97% 3.37% 6.74% 4.03% 5.22% 6.16% 6.17% 7.25% 6.82% 6.79% 7.48% 7.43% 2.99%
        (Atlanta United FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1415
Next: @ CIN (02/21) , @ S.J (02/28) , v RSL (03/07)
ATL
0 102 51.47% 1.26% 2.50% 2.56% 5.42% 2.82% 3.67% 4.00% 4.81% 5.27% 5.77% 6.67% 7.23% 6.86% 4.37%
        (New England Revolution)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1405
Next: @ NSH (02/21) , @ NYR (02/28) , v HOU (03/07)
N.E
0 102 50.90% 1.01% 2.98% 2.78% 4.91% 2.38% 3.36% 3.59% 4.92% 5.20% 5.88% 5.75% 7.07% 7.18% 5.57%
        (Toronto FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1390
Next: @ DAL (02/21) , @ VCR (02/28) , @ CIN (03/08)
TOR
0 102 48.15% 0.72% 2.41% 2.31% 4.82% 1.76% 2.78% 3.64% 4.21% 4.80% 5.20% 5.92% 6.55% 7.50% 5.79%
        (CF Montréal)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1345
Next: @ S.D (02/21) , @ CHI (02/28) , @ NYR (03/08)
MTL
0 102 42.48% 0.48% 1.98% 2.07% 3.66% 1.33% 1.75% 2.43% 2.82% 3.70% 4.28% 5.03% 5.61% 6.74% 8.79%
        (DC United)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1325
Next: v PHI (02/21) , @ ATX (03/01) , v MIA (03/07)
DCU
0 102 40.77% 0.32% 1.62% 1.88% 3.97% 0.77% 1.48% 1.88% 2.96% 3.28% 4.00% 4.62% 5.20% 6.43% 10.15%
WESTERN
(Full name) - Record - ELO / Games Coming Up    TEAM
Points
So Far
Max
Points
Avg.
Points
Make
Playoffs
Supp.
Shield
MLSCup
Winner
MLSCup
Loser
Semi
Loser
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Wooden
Spoon
        (Los Angeles FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1650
Next: v MIA (02/21) , @ HOU (02/28) , v DAL (03/07)
LAF
0 102 85.76% 9.79% 5.33% 4.46% 8.61% 17.79% 13.73% 11.34% 9.60% 8.76% 7.25% 6.29% 5.79% 4.84% 0.37%
        (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1640
Next: v RSL (02/21) , v TOR (02/28) , @ POR (03/07)
VCR
0 102 85.62% 8.76% 5.05% 4.35% 9.30% 16.99% 13.86% 11.39% 9.95% 8.37% 7.60% 6.58% 5.64% 4.83% 0.41%
        (San Diego FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1620
Next: v MTL (02/21) , v STL (03/01) , @ SKC (03/07)
S.D
0 102 81.94% 7.06% 4.47% 4.39% 9.12% 13.30% 12.22% 11.11% 9.69% 8.61% 7.99% 6.82% 5.96% 5.76% 0.48%
        (Seattle Sounders)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1605
Next: v COL (02/22) , @ RSL (02/28) , @ STL (03/07)
SEA
0 102 80.57% 6.57% 4.92% 3.91% 8.50% 13.32% 11.62% 10.55% 9.26% 8.36% 7.61% 7.33% 6.14% 5.66% 0.72%
        (Minnesota United FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1510
Next: @ ATX (02/21) , v CIN (02/28) , @ NSH (03/07)
MIN
0 102 66.90% 2.96% 3.42% 3.54% 7.37% 6.23% 7.11% 7.28% 7.85% 7.92% 7.74% 7.02% 6.82% 6.97% 1.96%
        (LA Galaxy)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1490
Next: v NYF (02/22) , v CLT (02/28) , @ COL (03/07)
LAG
0 102 65.12% 2.85% 3.59% 3.50% 6.99% 6.02% 6.47% 6.98% 6.98% 7.44% 7.53% 7.22% 7.18% 6.97% 2.33%
        (FC Dallas)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1480
Next: v TOR (02/21) , v NSH (02/28) , @ LAF (03/07)
DAL
0 102 63.28% 2.44% 3.19% 3.72% 6.67% 5.28% 6.10% 6.41% 6.81% 7.39% 7.28% 7.32% 7.09% 7.14% 2.46%
        (Portland Timbers)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1455
Next: v CLB (02/21) , @ COL (02/28) , v VCR (03/07)
POR
0 102 59.15% 1.38% 3.00% 3.09% 6.68% 3.47% 4.77% 5.33% 6.29% 6.76% 6.78% 7.66% 7.38% 7.55% 3.16%
        (Austin FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1450
Next: v MIN (02/21) , v DCU (03/01) , @ CLT (03/07)
ATX
0 102 57.39% 1.66% 2.52% 3.05% 6.14% 3.69% 4.54% 5.09% 5.89% 5.82% 6.43% 7.62% 7.43% 7.57% 3.31%
        (Houston Dynamo FC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1445
Next: v CHI (02/21) , v LAF (02/28) , @ N.E (03/07)
HOU
0 102 57.91% 1.49% 2.94% 3.15% 5.85% 3.62% 4.83% 5.27% 6.02% 6.46% 6.77% 6.63% 7.37% 7.16% 3.78%
        (Real Salt Lake)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1430
Next: @ VCR (02/21) , v SEA (02/28) , @ ATL (03/07)
RSL
0 102 53.48% 1.33% 2.54% 3.01% 5.63% 2.89% 3.94% 4.56% 5.00% 5.77% 6.00% 6.65% 7.07% 7.58% 4.02%
        (San Jose Earthquakes)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1410
Next: v SKC (02/21) , v ATL (02/28) , @ PHI (03/07)
S.J
0 102 51.91% 1.06% 2.36% 2.77% 5.57% 2.44% 3.23% 4.53% 4.82% 5.20% 6.07% 6.46% 7.36% 7.08% 4.72%
        (Colorado Rapids)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1400
Next: @ SEA (02/22) , v POR (02/28) , v LAG (03/07)
COL
0 102 51.40% 0.73% 2.63% 2.86% 5.29% 2.14% 3.45% 4.07% 4.64% 4.96% 5.69% 6.30% 7.18% 7.42% 5.55%
        (St. Louis City SC)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1385
Next: v CLT (02/21) , @ S.D (03/01) , v SEA (03/07)
STL
0 102 50.13% 0.85% 2.39% 2.60% 4.85% 2.03% 2.86% 4.27% 4.57% 5.36% 5.75% 5.87% 6.40% 7.43% 5.59%
        (Sporting Kansas City)   0W 0D 0L +0GD   ELO: 1310
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SKC
0 102 40.21% 0.26% 1.59% 1.66% 3.43% 0.79% 1.27% 1.82% 2.63% 2.82% 3.51% 4.23% 5.19% 6.04% 11.91%