Our 2018 MLS season preview series continues with a look at the Eastern Conference’s middle tier. This is where we have D.C. United at the moment, along with several teams undergoing what appear to be major changes. Every one of these teams has significant positives going for them, but each team listed below (in alphabetical order, not projected spot in the final standings) comes with at least one red flag.
Last year: 16W-7D-11L, +14 (61 for/47 against), 3rd place, 55 points. Eliminated in knockout round.
Likely starters: (4231) - Sanchez; Polster, Kappelhof, Campbell, Vincent; Schweinsteiger, McCarty; Katai, Bakero, Solignac; Nikolic
Chicago appears to have regressed this offseason.