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MLS kicks off on Saturday with the LA Galaxy winning the MLS Cup over two months ago, but rival LAFC will lift the curtain on 2025 when they host Minnesota United on Saturday afternoon.
The season will feature new impact signings, a new club (San Diego FC), and the return of USMNT players seeking a pathway to the top of Mauricio Pochettino’s depth chart (hello, Brandon Vázquez and Luca de la Torre). There will also be a big shiny spotlight on Lionel Messi and everything his Inter Miami does along the way.
The league’s outgoing transfer fee record was broken twice, and the league’s transfer window is set to open this month.
Our panel of experts – Paul Tenorio, Pablo Maurer, Jeff Rueter, and Felipe Cardenas – have made their predictions for the season.
* Predicting the MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and Wooden Spoon winners
* Biggest surprise team (for better or worse)
* Boldest Messi take for the season
* Biggest cultural moment
* Over/Under: 0.5 MLS clubs getting out of the Club World Cup group stage
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