As the MLS embarks on the 2018 season, here’s a look at the top storylines and which teams will be competing for league-wide supremacy.
South America on the rise
Last season, MLS started its shift when aiming for star power to attract fans. Instead of aging European stars, teams like Atlanta United and others opted to build its core around young, South American players. That philosophy has been mimicked league-wide. The average age of the nine designated players who joined MLS this off-season is 22.55, making it the youngest crop since MLS’ inception.