There was no shortage of storylines in 2105 for Major League Soccer’s three Cascadia franchises, fierce rivals who combined to enjoy their best collective season in five years on the MLS map.
Sounders FC reached the postseason for the seventh consecutive year and set a new single-season MLS attendance record. Vancouver Whitecaps FC enjoyed their most impressive MLS season to date and hosted their first-ever postseason game at a raucous BC Place.
And the Portland Timbers, at one point last fall perilously close to missing the postseason for the second straight year, ultimately put together a comprehensive and historic run through the playoffs en route to winning MLS Cup in December.