New England Revolution jump eight places in ESPN MLS Power Rankings

The New England Revolution have jumped eight places in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings, published Monday, with the playoffs getting closer. ESPN says the season is "getting down to the pointy end," and the Revolution have moved right up its list. The league table gives the wider picture: Nashville SC have 70 points from 31 games played, Vancouver Whitecaps have 55 points from 31, and LAFC have 47 points from 32. Here is what the data shows, and what it does not yet tell us.

How far did the Revolution climb in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings?

ESPN's headline reads "MLS Power Rankings: Revs jump eight places as playoffs loom." Its summary says the New England Revolution have jumped right up the rankings as the season reaches its closing stretch. ESPN published the update on Monday.

The material available does not say where the Revolution landed, which clubs they passed or what drove the move. The confirmed facts are the size of the jump, eight places, and its timing, just ahead of the playoffs.

Who tops the MLS table as the playoffs approach?

Nashville SC are listed first in the table provided, with 21 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses from 31 games played. Nashville SC have a goal difference of +43 and 70 points.

Vancouver Whitecaps are next, with 16 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses from 31 games played. Vancouver Whitecaps have a goal difference of +31 and 55 points. Nashville SC and Vancouver Whitecaps have each played 31 games, so their records cover the same number of matches.

How is LAFC doing in the MLS standings?

LAFC have played 32 games and have 47 points, with 12 wins, 11 draws and 9 losses. The table lists LAFC in sixth place with a goal difference of +15. For comparison, Vancouver Whitecaps have 55 points and a +31 goal difference after 31 games, while San Diego FC have 35 points and a -3 goal difference.

Draws shape the LAFC record, with 11 in the table next to 12 wins. San Diego FC also have 11 draws, though they have 8 wins and 12 losses. The data supplied here does not include fixtures or lineups for LAFC, and ESPN's summary does not mention the club, so the run-in for LAFC cannot be described beyond these figures.

What does San Diego FC's record show this season?

San Diego FC have 8 wins, 11 draws and 12 losses from 31 games played, for 35 points. San Diego FC have a goal difference of -3.

The record shows 11 draws and 12 losses for San Diego FC. The Revolution do not appear in the table supplied here, so their league record cannot be set beside the clubs above. ESPN's ranking and the table are two different sources, so the Revolution's eight-place move cannot be tied to a points total.