Also: James Rodr\u00edguez finally makes his mark with Minnesota, and a perfect stat line appears in the Bronx<\/p>\n
There are points up for grabs in the East. Inter Miami tooled up to defend their MLS Cup title with uneven results. The Philadelphia Union have dropped them from the top of the heap to the cellar. The Ohio duopoly of Columbus and Cincinnati are below their previous standard, while Orlando City played the long game, conducting minimal business before Antoine Griezmann\u2019s summer arrival.<\/p>\n
Nashville SC have been the greatest beneficiary of The Great Points Migration in 2026, storming to the top of the East. But right behind them after a gritty 2-1 win over Philadelphia this week are the surprising New England Revolution, led by Marko Mitrovi\u0107 in his first MLS head coaching role after four years with the US youth national teams.<\/p>\n
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