Nashville retains first place in MLS rankings as Miami recovers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Nashville continues to hold the top position in the latest Major League Soccer power rankings. The team maintains its lead through consistent performance across the current campaign. Inter Miami returns to positive form following a notable offensive showing from Lionel Messi. Messi registered four goals during the team's most recent outing, helping the squad regain momentum in the league standings. These rankings reflect the current state of club form as teams progress through the season. ESPN released the updated list on August 31, 2026, capturing the movement of both clubs within the hierarchy.
- •Nashville remains in the top spot of the MLS power rankings.
- •Lionel Messi scored four goals for Inter Miami.
- •Inter Miami returned to winning form in the latest rankings update.
- •ESPN released the updated power rankings on August 31, 2026.
- 7:52 PMESPN — MLS Power Rankings: Nashville stays on top, Miami bounces back
"Lionel Messi's four goals put Miami back on track, while Nashville continue to dominate. All that and more in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
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