The 2015 MLS season – the 20th in the league's history – is nearly upon us. And MLSsoccer.com has you covered with everything you need to know heading into the next campaign.
There's a lot to be excited about this year, from two new expansion clubs and the opening of Avaya Stadium in San Jose to the new Friday-and-Sunday national TV schedule. Plus, there are a bunch of new stars to cheer for, including global icons Kaka and David Villa and US internationals Jozy Altidore, Mix Diskerud, and Brek Shea, among others.
And that's not to mention all the young stars who are sure to become bigger names this year, including LA's Gyasi Zardes, Crew SC's Wil Trapp, and FCD's Fabian Castillo.
In all, it's going to be one incredible year, so stay tuned through Friday as we build up to the biggest season in MLS history.
Our Biggest Preview Ever!
Is "Biggest Ever" hyperbole? Damn right, it is. But it's also true. Starting on Monday, MLSsoccer.com will launch the most ambitious season preview package we have ever done. It will include:
- comprehensive guides to each of the league's 20 clubs;
- profiles and one-on-one interviews with the biggest stars, including Michael Bradely, David Villa, Pedro Morales, Dom Dwyer, and more;
- coming Tuesday, city guides for all you traveling supporters, and the itinerary for this year's "Perfect MLS Road Trip";
- a slew of social activations on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, and Snapchat (MLS);
- predictions from our editors;
- and much, much more.
If you missed out on any part of the preseason, check out the full schedule of matches and results, including recaps and highlights.
Also, our resident tactical guru, Matt Doyle, a.k.a. the Armchair Analyst, has already started discussing the players he's most interested to watch in 2015. Check them all out here.
MLS FANTASY SOCCER
One of the best ways to get prepared for the season is to dive into MLS Fantasy Soccer Manager. It will help you manage that MLS jones you've had all winter.
You can start leagues with your friends, so the trash talk can kick off immediately. And there are some new features to the gameplay this year, including a idfferent way to calculate the value of your players. Check out our MLS Fantasy 101 series to learn all the details and get in-depth advice here.
START YOUR FANTASY TEAM TODAY!
OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, March 6
MATCH |
USA |
CANADA |
ONLINE |
---|---|---|---|
<span class="clubs">LA Galaxy vs Chicago</span><br>
10 PM ET |
UniMas<br>
(Spanish and English) |
TBD |
<p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: USA</p> |
Saturday, March 7
MATCH |
USA |
CANADA |
ONLINE |
---|---|---|---|
<span class="clubs">DC United vs Montreal</span><br>
3 PM ET |
TBD |
RDS |
<p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: DCU</p> |
<span class="clubs">Philadelphia vs Colorado</span><br>
4 PM ET |
TBD |
TBD |
<p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: COL</p> |
<span class="clubs">Vancouver vs Toronto</span><br>
6 PM ET |
TBD |
TSN1/3/4<br>
RDS2 |
<p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: Canada</p> |
<span class="clubs">Houston vs Columbus</span><br>
8:30 PM ET |
TBD |
TBD |
<p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: CLB</p> |
<span class="clubs">Dallas vs San Jose</span><br>
8:30 PM ET |
TBD |
TBD |
<p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: DCU</p> |
<span class="clubs">Portland vs Salt Lake</span><br>
10:30 PM ET |
TBD |
TBD |
<p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: POR</p> |
Sunday, March 8
MATCH |
USA |
CANADA |
ONLINE |
---|---|---|---|
<span class="clubs">Orlando vs NYCFC</span><br>
5 PM ET |
ESPN2<br>
ESPN Deportes |
TBD |
<a href="http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/type/upcoming/sport/soccer-futbol/startDate/20140928/#league/MLS/" target="_blank">WatchESPN</a><hr class="popular_item_divider" style="margin:4px 0;"><p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: USA</p> |
<span class="clubs">Sporting KC vs NY Red Bulls</span><br>
7 PM ET |
FOX Sports 1<br>
FOX Deportes |
TBD |
<p>TBD</p> |
<span class="clubs">Seattle vs New England</span><br>
9:30 PM ET |
FOX Sports 1<br>
FOX Deportes |
TBD |
<p><a href="http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule" target="_blank">MLS LIVE</a><br>
Blackout: USA</p> |