2024 MLS Season Previews, Day 1: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati & Colorado

Atlanta United

Atlanta United 2024 MLS season preview

We’re taking you through Atlanta’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.

BackheeledJoseph Lowery

Atlanta United have all the marks of a trophy contender. But how quickly will the new pieces gel? And what happens when star attacker Thiago Almada leaves this summer?

Austin FC

Austin FC 2024 MLS season preview

We’re taking you through Austin’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.

BackheeledJoseph Lowery

Can Austin FC bounce back after a poor 2023? Sporting director Rodolfo Borrell has been quiet in his first offseason in charge.

Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC 2024 MLS season preview

We’re taking you through Charlotte’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.

BackheeledJoseph Lowery

With a new manager in Dean Smith and some major Designated Player shuffling, Charlotte FC might just be entering a new, simpler era.

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire 2024 MLS season preview

We’re taking you through Chicago’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.

BackheeledJoseph Lowery

The Chicago Fire took a big swing in the offseason, paying a club-record transfer fee to sign a star No. 9. Will that move help get them back to contention in the East?

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati 2024 MLS season preview

We’re taking you through Cincinnati’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.

BackheeledJoseph Lowery

FC Cincinnati have a tough act to follow after winning the Supporters’ Shield last year, but this offseason confirmed they’re one of the elite clubs in MLS. 

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids 2024 MLS season preview

We’re taking you through Colorado’s offseason action, hopes, fears, tactics & much more.

BackheeledJoseph Lowery

The Rapids had a busy winter, hiring Chris Armas, adding a trio of USMNT hopefuls from abroad, and giving fans a reason to hope.