He’s clearly the most talented player on Toronto’s roster, especially considering Jozy Altidore resumed training later than his teammates. Even without Josef Martinez, Atlanta United is the strongest squad in this group and should finish first. In two games this season vs. NYCFC, Pozuelo had three goals and an assist. But repeating a stellar season like that is never easy, especially with the changes in preseason training. I also believe Inter Miami could be fun to watch and actually can make the knockout stage, only because I have no faith in Orlando City. As always, predictions are included. You can only see who it is at SportsLine. What encapsulates the Timbers is that they've been here before and know how to take care of the opponent, home or away. However, their backline has been relatively difficult to break down. Instead, the model is high on a team getting odds higher than 20-1. MLS is Back MVP: Even though I don’t have him as the Crew MVP, Gyasi Zardes will be both the Golden Boot winner and the MVP of this tournament. TFC did not face one difficult team in their group, and any time anyone decently put together an attack against their fragile center back situation, they looked vulnerable. Nani has been a leader and the center backs have been tidy at the back. The third-place team from each group qualifies for the UEFA Europa League knockout phase. They still have a strong squad from top to bottom and Diego Rossi will fill Vela’s shoes for Los Angeles and run with the opportunity to shine. New transfers like Youness Mokhtar and Lucas Zelarrayan were itching to prove themselves but were only given a taste of the pitch in a black and gold kit. Meanwhile, New England featured in a lackluster group. The top six teams make the A-League playoffs, with two teams receiving a first-round bye. Jordan Morris from thee Seattle Sounders or Ezequiel Barco from Atlanta are my picks. This tournament is going to test all the players’ endurance. It's not like they're going to Connecticut, which they've had to do in the past as well. Just like the Union, New England finished second in their group, but behind Toronto FC. A lot of viewers also like to register their own predictions and football tips on games, and as such, this page is going to be of good use to anyone who fits into that category. With all the chaos going on, you have to believe that any advantage will carry you forward in this tournament. Depending on the league standings, playoffs for the final promotion and relegation spots may be necessary.Four teams — based on overall performance during the last four seasons — are relegated.The bottom team is automatically relegated, and the second-to-last team will enter a playoff against a team from the lower division to determine if it is relegated.The bottom team is automatically relegated, and the second-to-last team will enter a playoff against a team from the lower division to determine if it is relegated.The bottom two teams are automatically relegated, and the third-to-last team will enter a playoff against a team from the lower division to determine if it is relegated.The bottom two teams are automatically relegated, and the third-to-last team will enter a playoff against teams from the lower division to determine if they are relegated.Two teams are relegated through a playoff.The top two teams from each group and four third-place teams make the round of 16. joao felix vs rooney vs nani | mls all star skills challenge ⚽ - duration: 31:21. This is not a matchup I would have expected to see in the MLS is Back knockout stage. Seattle is a team that is very strong and has strength in depth so I expect them to go far in this tournament. Raise your hand if you saw this match up coming! Los Angeles FC is atop the 2020 MLS is Back Tournament odds from William Hill at +450, with both New York City FC and the Seattle Sounders not far behind at +800 each. This match is really Philadelphia’s to lose. I'll put my money on last season's champ to repeat, though. This requires, however, that his team step up and get him in positions to make the big plays. The San Jose Earthquakes have looked like one of the best teams in the tournament. It was a good look in the group stage for the Timbers, and Ebobisse has shined in Orlando. And I absolutely expect the LA Galaxy and D.C. United to be train wrecks. After being easily the worst team in their group up until the final 20 minutes, they were able to snag two goals to maybe even their own surprise. All Rights Reserved. We’re not rushing to conclusions by any means, but could this be a turnaround for. Bold Tournament Picks: I think we’ll see another Toronto-Seattle final. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of each team, and how they may approach this matchup. Morris piled up 13 goals and eight assists last season as arguably the second-best winger in MLS. Crew Performance: I expect the Crew to come out fairly strong. I could see one if not both LA teams making deep runs as well as the New England Revolution. Seattle’s defensive injuries are worrisome. If Columbus wins this, it will be because of Nagbe’s control of the midfield. Crew’s MVP: The Crew’s MVP will be Darlington Nagbe. Gyasi Zardes and Lucas Zelarayán have been nicknamed ZZ Top in this tournament and they’ve been fantastic. Depending on seeding, the Black & Gold may hit some roadblocks, but I expect relative chalk in the actual knockout part of the tournament. ECHEGARAY: I agree with those factors, especially with Atlanta. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. That won’t be as big of an issue in the MLS is Back Tournament since all the teams will be out of sync after months off. make your picks PICK TO WIN Build the best bracket and you could take home a cool $10k or some great gear from MLSstore.com. Analyzing MLS odds, lines and spreads, with MLS soccer betting advice and tips around the top MLS matchups. Bold Tournament Picks: New York City FC has been on the verge of being considered an elite club the last several seasons and this tournament seems like the time for the team to stake its claim. Three players scored over 10 goals. And LAFC is the best team in the league, it has Vela, a talented squad, an experienced manager who gets the best out of his team, incredible fans and they're playing the entire postseason at home. Anything else but hoisting the 2019 MLS Cup trophy at Banc of California stadium would be a stain on the season.

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