Even with a season that lasts the majority of the year, the MLS offseason can seem to stretch on forever. 2016 saw the Seattle Sounders claim their first MLS Cup, and will now be tasked with defending that title in front of their 40,000+ fans.
However, for the rest of the league, they are eager to kick-off of 2017 and erase the errors of last season. Over the last 11 days we have been previewing two clubs each day. A look how the club’s 2016 went, transfer activity in and out, predicting the starting XI for opening day, and a prediction for the season ahead.