MLS: Playoff Power Rankings

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Los Angeles Galaxy at the Banc of California Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

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FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 03: Los Angeles FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) looks to pass during a match between the New England Revolution and Los Angeles FC on August 3, 2019, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. Los Angeles FC

Was it really going to be anyone else? Not only are Los Angeles FC the best team in MLS this season; they are the best team in MLS history. They have the most points, the joint-most goals scored, the highest goal difference — which is a staggering +48, the next best is New York City FC with +21 — and the best player in MLS.

Bob Bradley’s team have utterly swept through MLS this year, and there is very little reason to think they will not do the same throughout the playoffs. And more than just being the best team, with the new playoff format, they will play all of their games at home, including MLS Cup, should they reach it.

LAFC lost just one game all season at the Banc of California Stadium. Admittedly, that came against Minnesota United, who they will face in the knockout round should the Loons overcome the LA Galaxy in the first round. But LAFC have been even more dominant at home than they have normally, and that really is saying something.

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LAFC, then, are the team to beat. No one else really comes close. But this is the MLS Playoffs, and as we all know, absolutely anything could happen.

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