MLS table 2026
Nashville SC lead the MLS table in 2026 with 77 points from 34 matches, 13 points clear of second-placed Vancouver Whitecaps. The table was last updated after Austin FC 0-2 Portland Timbers on 8 Nov 2026. This page shows the position, points, goal difference and last-five form of all 30 clubs, plus the top scorers and the next fixtures.
Updated: 8 Nov 2026 at 00:10 (UK time)
Standings
The table updates live while matches are on| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | +46 | 77 |
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | +40 | 64 |
| 2 | FC Dallas | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | +11 | 58 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | +21 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | +8 | 58 |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | +11 | 54 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | +10 | 55 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | +6 | 52 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 51 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | +15 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | +14 | 50 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | +12 | 47 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | +7 | 47 |
| 7 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | +1 | 46 |
| 8 | Orlando City | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | -15 | 46 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 46 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | +1 | 45 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -8 | 46 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -14 | 42 |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -2 | 44 |
| 11 | New York City FC | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | +4 | 42 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -3 | 43 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | -15 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | -17 | 33 |
| 13 | San Diego FC | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -6 | 38 |
| 14 | DC United | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -22 | 33 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -23 | 34 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | -41 | 26 |
| 15 | CF Montreal | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -32 | 26 |
Title race and top of the MLS table 2026
Nashville SC top the table with 77 points from 34 matches: 23 wins, 8 draws, 3 defeats, 71 goals scored and 25 conceded (goal difference +46). Nashville SC are averaging 2.26 points per match, scoring 2.09 and conceding 0.74 goals a game. Their nearest rivals Vancouver Whitecaps have 64 points from 34 matches (19 wins, 7 draws, 8 defeats) with 74 goals scored and 34 conceded. Third to fifth are FC Dallas on 58 points, Inter Miami CF on 60 points and New England Revolution on 58 points. The gap from first to second is 13 points, and to fourth 17 points.
Relegation zone and bottom of the MLS table
The bottom three at the moment: Austin FC (34 pts), Sporting Kansas City (26 pts), CF Montreal (26 pts). Bottom club CF Montreal have 26 points from 34 matches (6 wins, 8 draws, 20 defeats) with 37 goals scored and 69 conceded. The gap between the leaders and the bottom club is 51 points.
Best attack, best defence and form
The most productive attack belongs to Inter Miami CF with 80 goals, an average of 2.35 per match. The best defence belongs to Nashville SC, who have conceded only 25 goals, 0.74 per match. At the other end, CF Montreal have scored the fewest goals (37) and Sporting Kansas City have conceded the most (81). In total 1657 goals have been scored in 510 matches, an average of 3.25 per match. 15 of the 30 clubs have a positive goal difference. Nashville SC have the most wins (23) and Inter Miami CF the most draws (12). Of the 510 matches played so far, 130 ended level, about 25 percent. The best form over the last five matches belongs to Columbus Crew: 5 wins, 0 draws, 0 defeats. The worst form over the last five belongs to DC United: 0 wins, 0 draws, 5 defeats. Columbus Crew are on a run of 5 consecutive wins. DC United have lost 5 matches in a row.
The MLS season 2026 so far
The table has 30 clubs; so far each club has played between 34 and 34 matches. In mid-table, Seattle Sounders sit in position 8 with 46 points. Across the league clubs are averaging 1.37 points per match. Positions are usually decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored; where the competition's own regulations set a different order, those regulations apply. The current top scorer is Lionel Andres Messi (Inter Miami CF) with 26 goals.
MLS table FAQ
Who is top of the MLS table right now?
Nashville SC lead with 77 points from 34 matches, followed by Vancouver Whitecaps on 64 points.
When is the MLS table updated?
After every full-time whistle. The latest update followed Austin FC 0-2 Portland Timbers on 8 Nov 2026 at 00:10.
How are teams separated when they are level on points?
Positions are usually decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored; where the competition's own regulations set a different order, those regulations apply.
Who is the MLS top scorer?
Lionel Andres Messi of Inter Miami CF with 26 goals; the full list is on the top scorers page.