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Just like that, the 2025 MLS season is upon us.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
As has become tradition, we’ve asked MLS Season Pass<\/a> talent for their takes on how the Eastern Conference and Western Conference standings could finish. The below predictions come from more than 30 submissions.<\/p>\n Reminder: The top nine teams per conference make the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and seeds\/spots are locked in on Decision Day (Oct. 18).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Miami<\/a> are the Eastern Conference favorite after a record-breaking, Supporters’ Shield-winning season where they earned 74 points.<\/p>\n Look for Atlanta<\/a> and Cincinnati<\/a> to challenge Lionel Messi<\/a> & Co., especially after big swings in the winter transfer market.<\/p>\n Chicago<\/a> have the No. 9 cut-off spot. Can new head coach Gregg Berhalter produce the club’s first postseason trip since 2017?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n While LA<\/a> are the defending MLS Cup presented by Audi champions, LAFC<\/a> and Seattle<\/a> are the early Western Conference favorites.<\/p>\n Austin<\/a> and San Jose<\/a> could be due for a turnaround after winter transfer action under new head coaches.<\/p>\n In their inaugural season, San Diego<\/a> and Chucky Lozano<\/a> will look to prove the doubters wrong.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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