Rank	Team	Last Week	This Week	Summary
1 LW: 1	Des Moines Menace Record: 12-0-1	W, 5-1 vs. CHI W, 2-0 vs. CHI	7/13: vs. STL	The Menace continued their spectactular season this past week, picking up two convincing wins over their nearest divisional rivals, Chicago FC United. With the Heartland Division and Central Conference No. 1 seed wrapped up, a final home match against the Lions acts as a send-off for the upcoming playoffs.
2 LW: 2	Dayton Dutch Lions Record: 7-2-3	W, 1-0 at CIN	7/13: at CIN 7/15: vs. LAN	A much-needed win over their Cincinnati-based sister club gives Dayton some revenge for an earlier defeat at their hands. It also gives them a four-point cushion atop the Great Lakes Division, which means another win at Cincinnati this week will clinch the divisional crown.
3 LW: 3	Chicago FC United Record: 7-5-2	W, 2-1 vs. TB T, 1-1 vs. TB L, 1-5 at DMM L, 0-2 at DMM	Bye Next: Central Conference Semifinals	It was always going to be a tough week, with four matches on the slate to close out the regular season against tough competition. After getting four of six points against the Chill, Chicago struggled at Des Moines in two matches, who've firmly cemented themselves as the conference's top team. But with a playoff spot secured, they'll seek revenge when it matters most.
4 LW: 5	Lansing United Record: 5-2-5	W, 3-0 vs. DCR (Forfeit)	7/13: at DCR 7/15: at DAY	Despite some unfortunate personal circumstances that forced Derby City to forfeit this past week's match, the three points ought to be welcome to Lansing, who hold pole position on the final playoff spot, with a nose still towards the division title as well. Road trips to Derby City and Dayton hold big connotations this week.
5 LW: NR	Cincinnati Dutch Lions Record: 5-3-3	L, 0-1 vs. DAY W, 1-0 at MIC	7/10: at WVC 7/13: vs. DAY 7/16: vs. MIC	A split week saw a tough loss to Dayton followed by jubilation, as Cincinnati earned its first ever win over the Michigan Bucks and took control of their destiny for the final Great Lakes playoff spot. If they can win out, they're in with no help, and the division isn't off the table either.