Despite Mother Nature trying to complicate things, Major League Soccer kicked off season No. 28 in a major way. If Week 1 was any indication of what’s to come, we’re in for a lot of goals, big performances and pure chaos — so basically MLS at its best.
Philly, Seattle already flexing
The Philadelphia Union were a tiebreaker away from winning the Supporters’ Shield last year, and a last-gasp Gareth Bale goal from hoisting MLS Cup. Instead, they were left with a few individual awards but empty-handed as a group.
Philly retained its squad and got even better by adding Joaquin Torres to the attack, so it’s no surprise why the Union are a favorite this season.