The 2019 MLS season is upon us, with more teams than ever taking part. So. here are the 2019 Power Rankings before anything has got going. Let the madness ensue.

MLS Opening Kick is March 2, 2019. Defending champion Atlanta United, Sporting KC, Houston Dynamo and Toronto FC all begin CONCACAF Champions League play this week. It is time for a full review of the offseason and a prediction power rankings based on expectations for the 2019 MLS season.

This first look at the MLS hierarchy for the 2019 season looks at offseason moves and future expectations. Some teams made incremental upgrades, some stood pat, while others moved a whole bunch of parts to wind up with a roster arguably more disjointed than the last.

The usual suspects of well-run organizationsrivalry with the Crew. Just enjoy it.

23. Orlando City

Last Season: 8-22-4 — 28 points — 11th Eastern Conference

Incoming: F – Tesho Akindele, D – Joao Moutinho, GK – Greg Ranjitsingh, D – Kyle Smith, M – Sebastian Mendez, D – Danilo Acosta, F – Benji Michel, D – Alex De John, F – Santiago Patiño, D – Ruan

Departing: GK – Joe Bendik, M – Richie Laryea, D – Chris Schuler, D – Jonathan Spector, D – Scott Sutter, D – Donny Toia, M – Jose Villarreal, GK – Earl Edwards Jr., D/M – Victor “PC” Giro, D – Mohamed El-Munir, D – Amro Tarek, M – Tony Rocha, M – Yoshimar Yotun, F – Stefano Pinho, D – RJ Allen

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