Best Defenders in MLS 2025: Center Back & Fullback Rankings
Best defenders in MLS for 2025 — top center backs and fullbacks ranked by Goals Added. MLS defender rankings with stats for every position. ✓ See the full rankings.
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Eastern Conference
| Team | City |
|---|---|
 Atlanta United FC | Atlanta |
 CF Montréal | Montreal |
 Charlotte FC | Charlotte |
 Chicago Fire FC | Chicago |
 Columbus Crew | Columbus |
 D.C. United | Washington |
 FC Cincinnati | Cincinnati |
 Inter Miami CF | Fort Lauderdale |
 Nashville SC | Nashville |
 New England Revolution | Foxborough |
 New York City FC | New York |
 New York Red Bulls | Harrison |
 Orlando City SC | Orlando |
 Philadelphia Union | Chester |
 Toronto FC | Toronto |
Western Conference
| Team | City |
|---|---|
 Austin FC | Austin |
 Colorado Rapids | Commerce City |
 FC Dallas | Frisco |
 Houston Dynamo FC | Houston |
 LA Galaxy | Carson |
 Los Angeles Football Club | Los Angeles |
 Minnesota United FC | Saint Paul |
 Portland Timbers | Portland |
 Real Salt Lake | Sandy |
 San Diego FC | San Diego |
 San Jose Earthquakes | San Jose |
 Seattle Sounders FC | Seattle |
 Sporting Kansas City | Kansas City |
 St. Louis City SC | St. Louis |
 Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Vancouver |
Best Forwards in MLS: Strikers & Wingers Ranked for 2025
Ranking the best forwards in MLS for 2025 — strikers and wingers measured by Goals Added. Messi, Bouanga, Surridge, and the data behind the league's most dangerous attackers.
Best Midfielders in MLS: Top Ranked for 2025
Ranking the best midfielders in MLS for 2025 using Goals Added data. Attacking midfielders, central midfielders, and defensive midfielders ranked by total contribution.
Best MLS Teams of All Time: The Greatest Seasons Ranked
Ranking the greatest MLS teams ever by single-season achievement. Points records, unbeaten runs, playoff dominance, and the teams that defined eras.
Best Young Players in MLS: Rising Stars for 2025
Ranking the best young players in MLS for 2025. The top U-23 talents measured by Goals Added, featuring the next generation of MLS stars.
Hell is Real Derby: FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew
The complete guide to the Hell is Real Derby between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew — history, results, key moments, and why it's one of MLS's most intense rivalries.
How Does MLS Work? A Complete Guide for New Fans
Everything you need to know about how Major League Soccer works: the season, conferences, playoffs, salary cap, draft, and what makes MLS unique.
Why The MLS Pulse
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