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1- FC Dallas
Mauro Diaz and Fabian Castillo are one of MLS' best duo's. What do Carlos Gruezo and Maxi Urruti add?
2- Seattle Sounders
Rave green have a lot to prove. It's probably MLS Cup or bust for Sigi Schmid.
3- LA Galaxy
The Galaxy are old. They'll still be tough to beat.
4- Vancouver Whitecaps
The Caps need to take a step forward this year- stop having impressive players and sound fundamentals, and start winning hardware.
5- Portland Timbers
The defending champs mostly stand pat in the off season. Mmm, maybe not such a good idea.
6- San Jose Earthquakes
Bunker and grind. That makes SJ one of the toughest opponents to play. How far will that take them?
7- Colorado Rapids
We'll be better than last year. Probably. I hope?
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8- Sporting Kansas City
Time catches up to SKC this year methinks.
9- Houston Dynamo
Good at striker. Not good anywhere else.
10- Real Salt Lake
Also good up front - Plata, Yura, and JaviMo. But the backline is gonna be a trainwreck.
Rejoice! MLS is back! Now we can finally stop pontificating and start watching.