News Summary

• ESPN’s MLS Power Rankings resume as league action returns, and LAFC are positioned at or near the summit.
• Power rankings function as a barometer for form and the likelihood that a club stays on its current trajectory.
• If you’re looking for the most convincing team-to-be for quality and pace of play, the rankings point directly to Los Angeles.
• As the season continues, keeping track of whether LAFC maintain top-form will be the central storyline for the weekly updates.