No team has been more consistently successful than the Seattle Sounders during their 12 previous seasons in MLS. They’ve got the most points, the most wins, the most playoff appearances, and the most trophies since 2009. They’re also tied for the most trips to MLS Cup and have won more of them than all but the LA Galaxy.
For the most part, they’ve gotten there by relying mostly on veterans while sprinkling in enough younger players to keep them fresh.
While that won’t dramatically change anytime soon, this year does seem to present a bigger opportunity for a more substantial change than any other before it.