With just a few days until the 30th season of MLS off, I figured I might as well make a fool of myself and get my predictions for this season out on the internet for everyone to see, ridicule, and bring back up at the end of the season when I’m inevitably wrong.
That’s one of the best parts about MLS, though; it’s just so unpredictable, and no matter how good or bad a team looks on paper, the MLS season always has surprises in store. Here’s my predictions for the 2024 season
MLS Eastern Conference
| Standing | Team | Movement from 2024 |
| 1st | FC Cincinnati | Up 3 spots from 2024 |
| 2nd | Inter Miami | Down 1 spot from 2024 |
| 3rd | Atlanta United | Up 6 spots from 2024 |
| 4th | Columbus Crew | Down 2 spots from 2024 |
| 5th | Charlotte FC | Same spot as 2024 |
| 6th | Orlando City SC | Down 2 spots from 2024 |
| 7th | New York Red Bulls | Same Spot as 2024 |
| 8th | Philadelphia Union | Up 4 spots from 2024 |
| 9th | Chicago Fire | Up 6 spots from 2024 |
| 10th | New England Revolution | Up 4 spots from 2024 |
| 11th | NYCFC | Down 5 spots from 2024 |
| 12th | Nashville SC | Up 1 spot from 2024 |
| 13th | DC United | Down 3 spots from 2024 |
| 14th | CF Montreal | Down 6 spots from 2024 |
| 15th | Toronto FC | Down 4 spots from 2024 |
Predicted biggest jump up in MLS’s Eastern Conference: Atlanta United, Chicago Fire
Predicted biggest fall down in Eastern Conference: CF Montreal
MLS Western Conference
| Standing | Team | Movement from 2024 |
| 1st | LAFC | Same as 2024 |
| 2nd | Seattle Sounders | Up 2 spots from 2024 |
| 3rd | LA Galaxy | Down 1 spot from 2024 |
| 4th | Colorado Rapids | Up 3 spots from 2024 |
| 5th | Houston Dynamo | Same spot as 2024 |
| 6th | FC Dallas | Up 5 spots from 2024 |
| 7th | Minnesota United | Down 1 spot from 2024 |
| 8th | Austin FC | Up 2 spots from 2024 |
| 9th | San Jose Earthquakes | Up 5 spots from 2024 |
| 10th | Real Salt Lake | Down 7 spots from 2024 |
| 11th | St Louis City SC | Up 1 spot from 2024 |
| 12th | Portland Timbers | Down 3 spots from 2024 |
| 13th | Sporting Kansas City | Same spot as 2024 |
| 14th | Vancouver Whitecaps | Down 6 spots from 2024 |
| 15th | San Diego SC | Inaugural Season |
Predicted biggest jump in MLS’s Western Conference: FC Dallas, San Jose Earthquakes
Predicted biggest fall down in Western Conference: Real Salt Lake
Trophy & Award Predictions
| Trophy / Award | Predicted Winner |
| MLS Cup | LAFC |
| Supporter’s Shield | FC Cincinnati |
| Landon Donovan MVP | Lionel Messi |
| Golden Boot presented by Audi | Lionel Messi |
| Newcomer of the Year | Emmanuel Latte |
| Young Player of the Year | Jack McGlynn |
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