Rank	Team	Last Week	This Week	Summary
1 LW: 1	Reading United AC Record: 4-0-0	W, 2-1 vs. NY	6/6: at FAE 6/9: at LI	Although Reading gave up their first goal of the season on Saturday, they did pick up their fourth-consecutive win, 2-1 over the division-leading Red Bulls U23. Their win makes them one of the few remaining perfect starts league-wide, and the last in the Eastern Conference.
2 LW: NR	Black Rock FC Record: 3-0-2	W, 3-2 at GPS W, 2-1 at SUP	6/9: vs. BOS	The rapid risers this week in the East, 2018 expansion side Black Rock FC have made their presence felt in the early season, remaining unbeaten through five matches. This past week, they took down the No. 1 and 2 finishers in the Northeast Division in 2017, bolstering their legitimacy.
3 LW: NR	Myrtle Beach Mutiny Record: 3-1-1	W, 3-1 vs. TR	6/6: vs. NC 6/9: at TRM	After their season-opening loss to the Charlotte Eagles, the Mutiny have gone unbeaten in four straight, including three on the road. They seem to have found their form and put that on display in the win over Tobacco Road FC during the week.
4 LW: 2	Long Island Rough Riders Record: 4-1-0	L, 0-2 at OCN	6/6: vs. LVU 6/9: vs. REA	The Rough Riders failed to keep pace with Reading United this past week, losing their first match of the year on the road to the Nor'easters. They'll be able to test their mettle head-to-head this week though, facing the perfect Reading on Saturday after a midweek clash with Lehigh Valley United.
5 LW: 5	New York Red Bulls U23 Record: 4-2-0	W, 3-0 vs. FAE L, 1-2 at REA	Bye Next: 6/16 at EVE	A split week wasn't ideal for the Red Bulls U23, but it's tough to be disappointed with a one-goal loss away at the top team in the conference. While their lead on the division is slipping, the Red Bulls U23 remain the conference's strongest offensive team.