It's that time folks! It's time to preview the upcoming MLS season, and this week we're focusing on the Western Conference teams. Including, and limited to, Sporting Kansas City's rebuilding efforts, LA Galaxy's attempts to bounce back, and St. Louis's transition under new management, Houston Dynamo's strategic moves, Colorado Rapids' uncertainty with a new coach, and the mixed fortunes of the San Jose Earthquakes, the importance of key players like Diego Luna for RSL, the need for standout talent in teams like the Portland Timbers and FC Dallas, Austin FC's DP marketplace, Seattle Sounders consistency, Minnesota United's set piece project, LAFC's domination, Vancouver Whitecaps' likelihood of running it back, and San Diego's ability to avoid that sophomore slump. All organized on a nice, neat tier list. Timestamps:

(5:40) - SKC

(14:17) - LA Galaxy

(18:57) - St Louis

(24:07) - Houston Dynamo

(27:23) - Colorado Rapids

(32:04) - San Jose Earthquakes

(36:19) - RSL

(41:23) - Portland Timbers

(46:17) - Dallas

(49:09) - Austin

(53:05) - Seattle Sounders

(57:17) - Minnesota United

(1:02:40) - LAFC

(1:08:46) - Vancouver Whitecaps

(1:13:49) - San Diego

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