The Athletic's annual poll of MLS executives reveals the challenges in predicting the season outcomes, with last year's predictions largely off-target. Only one team, the LA Galaxy, was highlighted for a strong offseason, which included key player acquisitions and management changes. This year, 21 chief soccer officers provided their insights on the 2025 season, including predictions for MLS Cup, player positions, and coaching evaluations. Further discussions on broader league topics are expected in Part 2 of the survey, maintaining a focus on the evolving landscape of MLS.
The survey of MLS executives reveals the unpredictability of season outcomes, with notable past inaccuracies but some successes in player movement predictions.
Responses from 21 soccer decision-makers shed light on expectations for the 2025 MLS season, particularly in player and coach assessments and offseason moves.
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