"How little there was between the top teams. When all was said and done, just seven points covered the top six teams in the standings. The Supporters' Shield race was settled with a game to spare, but any one of several sides could have finished top of the pile, which bodes well for the playoffs. Even by MLS standards, the field is wide open."
"GR San Diego FC's Western Conference-leading inaugural season. It's not as difficult to have a great first season in the MLS as some other American leagues. The ability to sign quality players from elsewhere around the globe evens the playing field, but still, to lead the West is remarkable and a testament to head coach Mikey Varas's ability to instill a defined style of play."
"It's been a lot of fun, yet I can't shake the feeling that we're all just waiting for the next version of MLS to arrive be it via a calendar switch, loosened spending rules, or something else. AA Your playoff dark horse is Columbus Crew. It was a transitional year for the 2023 MLS Cup winners, but Wilfried Nancy knows how to set up his team for a big game."
Just seven points separated the top six MLS teams, making the league unusually competitive and leaving the Supporters' Shield decided only with a game to spare. Several clubs could realistically have finished first, signaling an open field heading into the playoffs. San Diego FC led the Western Conference in its inaugural season under Mikey Varas, showing a defined style and impressive recruitment. Lionel Messi enjoyed perhaps the best individual season in MLS history, and league clubs faced strong international opponents in the Club World Cup. Speculation persists about structural changes to MLS, while Columbus, Seattle, and Minnesota emerge as potential playoff dark horses.
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