The final weekend of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro regular season is in the books with all playoff spots spoken for in both conferences.
North Texas SC sealed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference while FC Cincinnati 2 finished at the top of the East thanks to Decision Day victories at home.
Houston Dynamo 2 and Crown Legacy FC clinched the final spots in their respective conferences.
Here is a closer look at MLS NEXT Pro's Top 10 Power Rankings following Matchweek 30:
10.) Inter Miami II
Inter Miami CF II will head into the playoffs as one of the in-form teams in MLS NEXT Pro.
Sunday's 1-0 road win over Carolina Core FC is the fourth victory for the Young Herons in their past five overall. Tye Barton played the hero after scoring the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes to play in regulation.
Inter Miami II has also won its last three road wins, making them a tough out for anyone in the East.
Last Match: 1-0 win at Carolina Core FC.
9.) LAFC2
Three-straight defeats heading into the playoffs will certainly have the Western Conference side worried. Sunday's 4-3 road loss to Sporting KC II did see LAFC2 snap their scoring drought, but ultimately they couldn't get back into the win column.
The upside? Academy star Javier Hernandez put on the cape to score a hat trick which is great form to build on.
Their next match will be do-or-die so LAFC2 have to show a short memory from their recent run of results.
Last Match: 4-3 loss at Sporting KC II.
8.) Chicago Fire FC II
Impressive back-to-back wins helped Fire II seal their playoff spot in the East.
A 2-1 home triumph over Philadelphia Union II followed up a 1-0 road victory over Columbus Crew 2. Peter Soudan and Omari Glasgow both found the back of the net on Sunday, helping take some of the pressure off of Golden Boot winner David Poreba.
After closing the regular season with three wins out of their final four matches, confidence will certainly be high in the Fire II squad.
Last Match: 2-1 win vs. Philadelphia Union II.
7.) The Town FC
Another team to watch out for in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs is The Town FC.
The Town FC extended their winning run to four matches after defeating Austin FC II 4-3 at Parmer Field. Eduardo Blancas registered a brace while Beau Leroux and Aaron Edwards added goals in the second half.
Despite not having a double-digit goalscorer this season, The Town FC have been tough to break down this season.
Last Match: 4-3 win at Austin FC II.
6.) Columbus Crew 2
Columbus Crew 2 snapped their regulation winless streak at the best time.
A 3-1 road win over New England Revolution II saw Crew 2 seal a playoff berth and get back on track. Jayden Da scored twice while Aboubacar Keita added an insurance goal.
After failing to win any of their last six matches before Sunday, this could be a huge confidence boost for Crew 2 who qualified for their third playoff appearance.
Last Match: 3-1 win at New England Revolution II.
5.) NYCFC II
Sunday's 1-0 loss to Huntsville City FC marked the third loss in the last four matches for NYCFC II. Despite the run of form, NYCFC II possesses some of the league's more dynamic attackers.
Taylor Calheira leads the way after scoring 14 goals in the regular season and could come up clutch in the playoffs.
Last Match: 1-0 loss vs. Huntsville City FC.
4.) Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia Union II missed out on the No. 1 seed in the East but remain heavyweight in the upper echelon of the table.
Sunday's 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire II won't worry head coach Marlon LeBlanc too much, especially with his team winning three of the prior five matches to close the regular season. Cavan Sullivan, Eddy Davis, and C.J. Olney headline a youthful attacking bunch for Union II.
Last Match: 2-1 loss at Chicago Fire II.
3.) FC Cincinnati 2
A statement home win on Decision Day helped FC Cincinnati 2 seal the top seed in the Eastern Conference and first-ever playoff appearance.
Gerardo Valenzuela's hat trick saw FCC2 defeat visiting Orlando City B 3-1 at TQL Stadium. FCC2 ended the regular season winners in three of their last four matches in regulation.
Top of the East, in good form, and season-long consistency put FCC2 on the podium in the final edition of the 2024 Power Rankings.
Last Match: 3-1 win vs. Orlando City B.
2.) St. Louis CITY2
A dominant home victory should be a major boost for St. Louis CITY2 heading into postseason play.
Dida Armstrong scored twice while Johnny Klein, Caden Glover, and Mykhi Joyner all scored in a 5-0 triumph over Tacoma Defiance. Bobby Murphy's squad closed the season with three regulation wins in their last five matches, maintaining their top-tier placement in the Power Rankings.
Last Match: 5-0 win vs. Tacoma Defiance.
1.) North Texas SC
The road to MLS NEXT Pro Cup goes through North Texas SC, and nobody's been able to beat them on home turf all year.
Seven different players found the back of the net in an 8-2 triumph over MNUFC2. Pedrinho, Tomas Pondeca, and Tarik Scott were among the goalscorers, continuing what has been impressive individual campaigns for all three.
NTSC's +24 commanding goal differential is the best in MLS NEXT Pro, which went a long way in securing the top overall playoff seed. That plus Sunday's win them back on the perch as the most powerful team heading into the postseason.
Last Match: 8-2 win vs. MNUFC2.
