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COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 10: FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew SC teams pose for a photo with a #DAYTONSTONG banner before the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and FC Cincinnati on August 10, 2019 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati begin rivalry, vie for last in Eastern Conference

How Cristian Pavon’s LA Galaxy move shows how MLS is now seen in South America

Wayne Rooney another English legend taking the leap to coaching

David Beckham may be targeting Luis Suarez as Inter Miami’s centerpiece

ATLANTA, GA MARCH 13: Atlanta head coach Frank de Boer talks defensive positioning with Darlington Nagbe (6) during the Concacaf Champions League match between CF Monterrey and Atlanta United FC on March 13th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

When is it time to panic for Atlanta?

CARSON, CA - MARCH 31: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Los Angeles Galaxy gets interviewed by Fox Sports after the MLS match between Los Angeles FC and Los Angeles Galaxy at StubHub Center on March 31, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Western Conference primed for epic playoff race

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- November 29: Michael Parkhurst #3 of Atlanta United holds the Eastern Conference Trophy aloft as he celebrates with team mates including, Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United, Leandro Gonzalez #5 of Atlanta United, Josef Martinez #7 of Atlanta United, Eric Remedi #11 of Atlanta United, Brad Guzan #1 of Atlanta United during the New York Red Bulls Vs Atlanta United FC MLS Eastern Conference Final second leg at Red Bull Arena on November 29th, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

After years of predictability, is it time for an Eastern Conference shakeup?

LISBON, PORTUGAL - JANUARY 19: Nani of Sporting CP in action during the Liga NOS match between Sporting CP and Moreirense FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on January 19, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Adding Nani won’t help Orlando City keep up with growing MLS

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 29: FC Cincinnati fans gather prior to an announcement awarding the club an MLS expansion franchise at Rhinegeist Brewery on May 29, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

MLS offseason notebook: The new playoff format, FC Cincinnati’s first moves

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Atlanta United captain Michael Parkhurst (3) kisses the Major League Soccer Philip F. Anschutz trophy after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.(Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The return of Atlanta United’s press made the difference in MLS Cup final

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United raises the Phillip P. Anschutz MLS Championship Trophy in celebration with other teammates after the 2018 Audi MLS Cup Championship match between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers at the Mercedes Benz Stadium on December 08, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United won the match with a score of 2 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS Cup: This was always coming for Atlanta United

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- November 29: Michael Parkhurst #3 of Atlanta United holds the Eastern Conference Trophy aloft as he celebrates with team mates including, Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United, Leandro Gonzalez #5 of Atlanta United, Josef Martinez #7 of Atlanta United, Eric Remedi #11 of Atlanta United, Brad Guzan #1 of Atlanta United during the New York Red Bulls Vs Atlanta United FC MLS Eastern Conference Final second leg at Red Bull Arena on November 29th, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Atlanta United hope to secure legacy in MLS Cup final

PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: Portland Midfielder Diego Chara during the Portland Timbers 2-0 victory over the Toronto FC on August 29, 2018 at Providence Park in Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

Portland should relish underdog role against Atlanta in MLS Cup final

Coach Gregg Berhalter poses for photographers after he is introduced as the new US National Team head coach during a press conference December 4, 2018 at The Glasshouses in New York City. - The two-time FIFA World Cup veteran with 25 years of experience as a player and head coach for clubs in England, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United States, Berhalter becomes the first US World Cup veteran to take the reins of the US Men's National Team. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Taylor Twellman talks Gregg Berhalter, Tyler Adams and MLS Cup

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Atlanta's Hector Villalba (15) reacts to the end of the match during the MLS Eastern Conference final match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on November 25th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United strayed from their usual style and still ran over the Red Bulls

PORTLAND, OR - JUNE 09: Portland Timbers midfielder Dairon Asprilla comes out for the last 10 minutes of the 0-0 tie between Sporting Kansas City and the Portland Timbers on June 9, 2018 at Providence Park in Portland, OR. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

Portland are turning back the clock, and more from MLS semis

ATLANTA, GA MAY 20: Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) charges towards the goal during the match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on May 20, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The New York Red Bulls Sporting defeated Atlanta United FC 3 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Lessons from the first legs of the MLS conference semifinals

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 28: Federico Higuain #10 of Columbus Crew SC controls the ball as he runs down the pitch during the game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Minnesota United on October 28, 2018 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United 2-2 Columbus: 3 things we learned

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 05: Zack Steffen #23 of Columbus Crew signals down the field in the second half against the Seattle Sounders during their game at CenturyLink Field on May 5, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

MLS playoff previews: Analyzing D.C. United-Crew, LAFC-RSL

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21, 2018: Argentine players Diego Valeri and Sebastián Blanco of the Portland Timbers celebrate a goal during the Portland Timbers 3-0 victory over Real Salt lake on October 21, 2018, at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

MLS playoff previews: Analyzing Philadelphia-NYC, FC Dallas-Portland

ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 21: Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) participates in warm-ups prior to the start of the match between Atlanta United and the Chicago Fire on October 21st, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated the Chicago Fire by a score of 2 to 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Picking MLS Best XIs and winners for every major award

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 13: Atlanta Head Coach Gerardo Martino during the soccer match between the Orlando City Lions and Atlanta United on May 13, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tata Martino leaves an indelible mark on Atlanta United and MLS

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 21: Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) during the MLS game between the Atlanta United and the Chicago Fire on October 21, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC secured a place in next year's CONCACAF Champions League with a 2-1 victory against the visiting Chicago Fire. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS Week 34: Digesting the week’s playoff implications

ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 22: Real Salt Lake's Jefferson Savarino (7) moves the ball up the field while defended by Atlanta's Eric Remedi (11) during the match between Atlanta United and Real Salt Lake on September 22nd, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated Real Salt Lake by a score of 2 to 0. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS Week 32: The biggest takeaways as MLS hits final three weeks

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 01: Montreal Impact forward Quincy Amarikwa (30) runs towards the ball during the New York Red Bulls versus the Montreal Impact game on September 1, 2018, at Stade Saputo in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS Week 31 review: 5 important players for the stretch run

ATLANTA, GA MAY 20: Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) charges towards the goal during the match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on May 20, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The New York Red Bulls Sporting defeated Atlanta United FC 3 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls host Atlanta United in biggest MLS game of the year

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - JUNE 02: San Jose Earthquakes's Danny Hoesen (9) shakes hands with San Jose Earthquakes's Chris Wondolowski (8) after scoring against the Chicago Fire on June 2, 2018 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS Week 29: What happened, and what now for eliminated teams?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of LA Galaxy reacts against Atlanta United during their Major League Soccer match in Carson, California on April 21, 2018 Atlanta defeated LA 2-0. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

The LA Galaxy are dangerously close to wasting the Zlatan Ibrahimovic era