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Toronto FC

Toronto FC 2018 outlook: maintaining historic success

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 […]

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Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United FC 2018 outlook: championship-caliber attack

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. […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City SC 2018 outlook: post-Kaká era begins

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 […]