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MLS storylines, teams and players to watch

The 21st Major League Soccer season kicks off on Sunday, and with it another battle for MLS Cup.

What are the top storylines from a team and player perspective heading into the 2016 season? Who was the biggest offseason acquisition? Which marquee player has the most to prove? Which team could be a surprise contender? And which club will win MLS Cup?

We assembled a panel of three ESPN FC analysts -- ESPN Insiders Kasey Keller and Alejandro Moreno along with Paul Carr from ESPN Stats & Information -- to weigh in on these questions and more ahead of the 2016 MLS season.