The 2019 MLS season has arrived.
With the introduction of expansion side FC Cincinnati, MLS finds itself up to 24 teams entering its 24th season of existence. There is no shortage of storylines beyond Cincy, who will be hoping to be in the Atlanta United or Los Angeles FC expansion mold as opposed to the Minnesota United and Orlando City efforts of recent years.
Of course, Atlanta United enters looking to repeat as champion while playing for a new manager, with a new star to go along with MVP Josef Martinez in attack.
Though Atlanta tied Toronto FC's short-lived MLS record of 69 regular season points in 2018, it was the New York Red Bulls who made history, eclipsing that mark with 71 points, only to fall to the Five Stripes in the Eastern Conference final.
Those two teams begin the season at the top of Goal 's preseason power rankings , but will they stay there? Our editors and writers made their best picks on how everything would play out, from award winners to who will hoist the MLS Cup in December.
Unlike last season, every team in MLS plays on the league's opening weekend, and Goal has you covered for each one. We've put together a detailed analysis of every team entering the new season, including a look back at their 2018 campaigns, recaps of key offseason losses and additions, our projected lineups, and more. We've also spoken to coaches and players across the league for a series of features to provide perspective on the personalities and storylines expected to loom large this season.
We've also compiled run-downs of the big-name newcomers to watch , some familiar faces in new places as well as a handy guide to the top 50 players in the league.
Without further ado, we invite you to prepare for the 2019 MLS season with Goal.
Atlanta United
Atlanta United 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
FEATURE: New era set to begin in Columbus for saved Crew and ambitious Porter
D.C. United
D.C. United 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
FEATURE: After blockbuster MLS debut, Rooney faces an even tougher challenge: repeating it
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
FC Dallas
FC Dallas 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
FEATURE: Zlatan says he'll break every MLS record - and we should believe him!
Los Angeles FC
LAFC's 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Minnesota United
Minnesota United 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
New England Revolution
Playing SurfaceNew England Revolution 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
New York City FC
NYCFC's 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Orlando City
Orlando City 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
FEATURE: San Jose Earthquakes understanding what Almeyda is asking ahead of 2019 season
Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Toronto FC
Toronto FC 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more