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# MLS 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 30 clubs
- URL: https://www.backheeled.com/mls-2026-season-team-previews-stars-predictions-tactics-more/
- Published: 2026-02-16T14:07:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-26T00:24:16.000Z
- Description: With a new MLS season starting this weekend, we have unparalleled previews for each and every team.
- Author: Backheeled Staff
- Tags: MLS

You can binge all 30 MLS previews right up until Saturday's first kick. Or, you can simply read about your favorite team and hate-read about your biggest rival. Whatever floats your boat.

Paid subscribers get access to all the team previews, where we assess why this year will (and won’t) be a success for your team, major offseason moves, tactics, young stars, and so much more. There will also be discussion of fiction books. And clerical errors. And maybe some nepotism? We wear many hats here at *Backheeled.*

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## Atlanta United

[Atlanta United 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Atlanta’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-663.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/atlanta-united.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/atlanta-united-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Austin FC

[Austin FC 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Austin’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-664.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/austin-fc.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/austin-fc-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Charlotte FC

[Charlotte FC 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Charlotte’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-665.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/charlotte-fc.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/charlotte-fc-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Chicago Fire

[Chicago Fire 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Chicago’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-666.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/chicago-fire.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/chicago-fire-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## FC Cincinnati

[FC Cincinnati 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Cincinnati’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-667.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/fc-cincinnati.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/fc-cincinnati-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Colorado Rapids

[Colorado Rapids 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Colorado’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-668.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/colorado-rapids.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/colorado-rapids-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Columbus Crew

[Columbus Crew 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Columbus’ offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-669.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/columbus-crew.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/columbus-crew-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## D.C. United

[DC United 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through DC’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-670.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/dc-united.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/dc-united-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## FC Dallas

[FC Dallas 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Dallas’ offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-671.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/fc-dallas.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/fc-dallas-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Houston Dynamo

[Houston Dynamo 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Houston’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-672.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/houston-dyanmo.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/houston-dynamo-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Sporting Kansas City

[Sporting Kansas City 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Kansas City’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-673.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/skc.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/sporting-kansas-city-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## LA Galaxy

[LA Galaxy 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through the Galaxy’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-675.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/la-galaxy.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/la-galaxy-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## LAFC

[LAFC 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through LAFC’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-674.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/lafc-1.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/lafc-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Inter Miami

[Inter Miami 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Miami’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-676.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/inter-miami.png)](https://www.backheeled.com/inter-miami-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Minnesota United

[Minnesota United 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Minnesota’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-677.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/minnesota-united.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/minnesota-united-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## CF Montreal

[CF Montreal 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Montreal’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-678.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/cf-montreal.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/cf-montreal-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Nashville SC

[Nashville SC 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Nashville’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-679.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/nashville-sc.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/nashville-sc-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## New England Revolution

[New England Revolution 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through New England’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-680.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/new-england-revolution.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/new-england-revolution-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## New York City FC

[New York City FC 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through NYCFC’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-681.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/nycfc-1.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/new-york-city-fc-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## New York Red Bulls

[New York Red Bulls 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through the Red Bulls’ offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-682.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/new-york-red-bulls.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/new-york-red-bulls-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Orlando City

[Orlando City 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Orlando’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-683.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/orlando-city.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/orlando-city-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Philadelphia Union

[Philadelphia Union 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Philadelphia’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-684.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/philadelphia-unionm.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/philadelphia-union-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Portland Timbers

[Portland Timbers 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Portland’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-685.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/portland-timbers.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/portland-timbers-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Real Salt Lake

[Real Salt Lake 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Salt Lake’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-686.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/real-salt-lake.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/real-salt-lake-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## San Diego FC

[San Diego FC 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through San Diego’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-687.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/san-diego-fc.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/san-diego-fc-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## San Jose Earthquakes

[San Jose Earthquakes 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through San Jose’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-688.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/san-jose-earthquakes.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/san-jose-earthquakes-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Seattle Sounders

[Seattle Sounders 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Seattle’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-689.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/seattle-sounders.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/seattle-sounders-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## St. Louis City

[St. Louis City 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through St. Louis’ offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-690.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/st.-louis-city.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/st-louis-city-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Toronto FC

[Toronto FC 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Toronto’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-691.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/toronto-fc.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/toronto-fc-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)

## Vancouver Whitecaps

[Vancouver Whitecaps 2026 MLS season previewWe’re taking you through Vancouver’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/icon/Backheeled-2-Sq-Light-692.png)BackheeledJoseph Lowery![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/22/3c/223ce17d-3253-4d03-873b-ce236408cde2/content/images/thumbnail/vancouver-whitecaps.jpg)](https://www.backheeled.com/vancouver-whitecaps-2026-mls-season-preview-transfers-tactics-stars-predictions/)