Several MLS clubs maintain closely matched defensive records late in the 2026 regular season, with Nashville SC and LAFC each posting 13 clean sheets while Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo sit at 11. Nashville’s league-low 21 goals conceded in 27 matches underscores organized backlines and reliable goalkeeping, yet LAFC’s higher game count and strong home shutout rate keep the totals bunched. Remaining fixtures, rotation decisions, and minor injuries to key defenders or keepers could still shift the final totals, as no single side has pulled decisively clear in the race for the most clean sheets. Trader pricing reflects this parity across the top contenders.