DK Nation recently published their opening odds for 2021 MLS Cup and, as expected, LAFC and the Columbus Crew are among the favorites. Somewhat more surprising is that the Seattle Sounders are tied with the Crew for the second-best odds. The Sounders are currently listed at +450, which means a $100 bet pay out a net of $450.
In addition to being the defending MLS Cup winners, the Crew have almost undeniably had the best offseason of anyone in the league. Among their signings are free agents Kevin Molino and Bradley Wright Phillips in addition to likely U-22 initiative signing Alexandru Matan.