Welcome to MLS 2018, and the first weekly edition of the Power Ranking Averages! First a reminder of what Power Rankings should be (not that every site does of course...):
"If two teams played tomorrow, given their current injury concerns, form, and other considerations, who is likely to win on a neutral field? All things being equal, who is the best team going forward, based on what we know now?"
-Richard Farley, NBC Sports ProSoccerTalk. 3/11/14
8 sites published preseason rankings, and are listed below. These rankings will not be included in subsequent weeks for the season average totals.