Now within three points of clinching its first berth in the USL Cup Playoffs, Real Monarchs SLC remains on top of the USLSoccer.com Power Rankings after Week 23’s action, with its 11th home win of the season putting it two ahead of its nearest rival for the league-leading mark. A surprising week in the Eastern Conference has seen some reshuffling elsewhere, however, with Reno and San Antonio the main beneficiaries.

The hottest team in the league currently with four wins on the trot, Reno moved into second in the rankings after taking over third position in the Western Conference standings thanks to its victory against the Swope Park Rangers. The league’s leading scorers, 1868 FC now needs only eight goals in its final nine games to set the USL record for goals in a regular season.

The hottest team in the Eastern Conference, meanwhile, makes its debut in the Top 10 this week as Orlando City B rode a statement victory on the road against conference leader Louisville City FC on Saturday into the No. 8 spot. Now 11 games undefeated, OCB has won three of its last four, and will be hoping for more in another crucial game on Thursday night when it hosts fellow playoff contender Bethlehem Steel FC.

The five-person USLSoccer.com voting panel tabulates 10 points for first-place team votes, nine points to the second-place team and so forth to one point for 10th place. The accrued points among the group determines the final ranking.

Here’s your new Top 10.

1. Real Monarchs SLC (48pts)

Last Week: W 2-1 vs. Rio Grande Valley FC

The Monarchs moved three points away from clinching a playoff place with Friday night’s victory against the Toros, and did so as Chandler Hoffman continued to show the progression of his game leading the line. Hoffman had only recorded five assists in three previous USL seasons, he’s now got seven this year in addition to his team-leading 14 goals. He’ll be key again as San Antonio’s stingy defense visits Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday in a top-two Western Conference clash.

2. Reno 1868 FC (45pts)

Last Week: W 1-0 vs. Swope Park Rangers

Reno’s winning streak reached four games thanks to Antoine Hoppenot’s early penalty kick against the Rangers. Now sitting third, Reno will have half-an-eye on Saturday’s game between Real Monarch SLC and San Antonio as it prepares for its game with Orange County SC. The right results could see 1868 FC make another move up the standings before Week 24 is done.