The theme for Major League Soccer this season is 22 in 22, as the league embarks on its 22nd year with 22 teams " including two new teams in the Atlanta United and Minnesota United. Launched with 10 teams in 1996, MLS has plans to expand to 28 teams in the coming years. The replacement for the defunct Chivas USA, Los Angeles FC, joins the league next season. The Timbers were the MLS Cup champions in 2015 but failed to make the playoffs last season. NEW DIGS: The 25,500-seat Orlando City Stadium, which is also home to the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer league, is sold out for the opener.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2017 00:11 UTC