After an awfully long offseason that has featured several teams break their transfer records, a Mexican hero finally make his move to the league that he has seemingly always been destined to join, and two expansion teams prepare for their first outing in Major League Soccer, the regular season is finally upon us.
For many teams, dreams of making the playoffs and making a deep run at MLS Cup are just that: dreams. But for others, there is a very tangible expectation that they at least come close to winning it all.
So, with that in mind, here are the top five contenders to win MLS Cup in 2020.