1 – There can be only one MLS Cup champion in 2013
The 2013 MLS season kicks off this weekend. Here at MLSsoccer.com, we're getting ready the only way we know how: making predictions and arguing. On Monday, we predicted the Golden Boot winner. On Tuesday, we did Goalkeeper of the Year. Wednesday, we got into it about who will win the Supporters' Shield. Thursday was all about the MVP. Today, on the eve of the 2013 MLS season, we pick the grand daddy: MLS Cup winners.
<strong>Prediction</strong> |
<strong>Comments</strong> |
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<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/Borg.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><p class="rtecenter">Simon Borg<br><em>Senior Editor</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com">Houston Dynamo</a> |
<p>After two straight years of coming up short in the title game, several shrewd offseason pickups will ensure this veteran squad gets the job done in 2013.</p> |
<em><strong><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/Doyle.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"></strong></em><p class="rtecenter">Matt Doyle<br><em>Armchair Analyst</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.soundersfc.com" target="_blank">Seattle Sounders</a> |
<p>Look, I pick the Sounders every year because Sigi’s due. The guy’s won everywhere he’s been, and that’s not going to just stop now.</p> |
<strong><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/Firchau.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"></strong><p class="rtecenter">Nick Firchau<br><em>Senior Editor</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.dcunited.com" target="_blank">D.C. United</a> |
<p>D.C. are a team perfect for the one-month grind of the MLS Cup playoffs. When Ben Olsen has them clicking, they’re awfully tough to beat.</p> |
<br><strong><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/freedman.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"></strong><p>Jonah Freedman<br><em>Managing Editor</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.lagalaxy.com" target="_blank">LA Galaxy</a> |
<p>It'd be crazy to think they could do it again, right? You'd be crazy to have to think they couldn't.</p> |
<strong><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/GregLalas.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"></strong><p class="rtecenter">Greg Lalas<br><em>Editor-In-Chief</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.newyorkredbulls.com"><span style="text-align: center;">New York Red Bulls</span></a> |
With all their talent and a shored up (and healthy) backline, I just have a feeling it's all going to come together. Finally. |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/Rosano.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><p class="rtecenter">Nicholas Rosano<br><em>Editor</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com">Houston Dynamo</a> |
<p>Houston have came oh-so-close in the last two years, and with a full season of Boniek García and the continued development of Will Bruin, this playoff-hardened team will finally realize their MLS Cup dream.</p> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/JasonSaghini.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><p class="rtecenter">Jason Saghini<br><em>Director of Video</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.soundersfc.com" target="_blank">Seattle Sounders</a> |
Don't have the burden of CCL in second half of season, solid defensively and they have a lot of attacking talent to push them over the edge. |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/valencia.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><p class="rtecenter">Kristel Valencia<br><em>Editor</em>, <em>FutbolMLS.com</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com">Houston Dynamo</a> |
<p>Dom’s teams play with a commitment. They love him, and they play with heart. Not the most skilled team but they know how to pressure and push in key moments. </p> |
<img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/imagecache/90x90/AndrewWiebe.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><p class="rtecenter">Andrew Wiebe<br><em>Editor</em></p> |
<a href="http://www.dcunited.com" target="_blank">D.C. United</a> |
<p>After a few down years, they're trending upward again. They nearly forced their way into the MLS Cup last season without a healthy Dwayne De Rosario and Chris Pontius. They'll get the job done this time around.</p> |
Who do you think will win the 2013 MLS Cup? Tell us in the comments below.
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