The 2021 MLS season is now in the books. The good news is that, well, it's in the books, something that was by no means a sure thing when the campaign began its delayed start in mid-April.
Now that it's all over, ESPN's Jeff Carlisle looks back on the 26th season in the league's history.
Highs
NYCFC's run to (and celebration of) MLS Cup
New York City FC wasn't anywhere near the top of the favorites heading into the season. A playoff team?