The Houston Dynamo plan more intense attacks and stronger midfield disruption this season. Atlanta United have a more experienced 4-2-3-1 staff to attack and break through the defense in their first game of the season.
Houston Dynamo
2017 Record (W-L-D): 13-10-11. Finished 4th in Western Conference
Last Time Out: Knocked out of the second leg of the conference play-offs by the Seattle Sounders. Yet they became only the third expansion club to make the MLS playoffs in their first season.
Player to Watch For: Start out with F Alberth Elis.