Orlando City forward Dom Dwyer was forced to withdraw from U.S. men’s national team camp in California due to a right hamstring injury. Dwyer was part of 30-man roster comprised of mostly Major League Soccer players called up as U.S. Soccer moves on from failing to qualify for the World Cup. Acting U.S. coach Dave […]
Last year had all the makings of a fairytale for the Columbus Crew. All over the country soccer fans and players rallied behind the MLS charter franchise, fighting to keep its season and history alive. Head coach: Gregg Berhalter 2017 regular season: 16-12-6, 54 points; No. 5 East. Postseason: Lost to Toronto in conference final. […]
Toronto FC will try to improve on a historic 2017, but how do you keep climbing when you’re already at the top? Head coach: Greg Vanney 2017 finish: 20-5-9, 69 points; No. 1 East Posteseason: MLS Cup champion Season recap Carrying the burden of a 2016 MLS Cup defeat, Toronto FC returned to the league’s […]
New York City FC continued it upward trend in 2017 and hopes to stay on that trajectory moving forward. Head coach: Patrick Vieira 2017 finish: 16-9-9, 57 points; No. 2 East. Postseason: Lost to Columbus in conference semifinal. Season recap New York City FC turned in strong performances from start to finish in 2017. The […]
After record-setting attendance, a stadium debut, playoffs and winning MLS’ Newcomer of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Goal of the Year awards, how can Atlanta United FC beat its expansion season? Head coach: Gerardo “Tata” Martino 2017 regular season: 15-9-10, 55 points; No. 4 East Postseason: Lost to Columbus in first round of playoffs. […]
D.C. United will look to shake off last year’s dreary results with a roster revamp and the long-awaited opening of Audi Field. Head coach: Ben Olsen 2017 finish: 9-20-5, 32 points; No. 11 East. Season recap D.C. United knew changes were needed midway through the 2017 season and began a roster overhaul in the summer […]
The Vancouver Whitecaps thought they found the right formula in 2017 but fell short of their MLS Cup aspirations. This year, it’s about building around an already solid squad and addressing areas of weakness to take the next step. Head coach: Carl Robinson 2017 regular season: 15-12-7, 52 points; No. 3 West Postseason: Lost to […]
The Seattle Sounders handed their title of MLS Cup champions over to Toronto FC in December and are determined to get it back this year. Head coach: Brian Schmetzer 2017 regular season: 14-9-11, 53 points; No. 2 West Postseason: MLS Cup runner-up Season recap Seattle entered 2017 surging with confidence after winning the 2016 MLS […]
Orlando City is now firmly in phase 2 of its Major League Soccer existence. The Lions enter their fourth season on the hunt for a new captain and that elusive taste of postseason competition. Head coach: Jason Kreis 2017 finish: 10-15-9, 39 points; No. 10 East Season recap The Lions sprinted to a 6-1 start […]
The New York Red Bulls will need a new captain, again. After trading Dax McCarty to Chicago last season, assist-master Sacha Kljestan took ownership of the arm band. Now, he’s gone too. Who’s up next? Head coach: Jesse Marsch 2017 finish: 14-12-8, 50 points; No.6 East. Postseason: Lost to Toronto in conference semifinals. Season recap […]