As they enter their 6th full season as an MLS side in 2022, attention naturally turns to how far CF Montreal can go this year.
Being one of the very few sides in the competition to have never made the play-offs previously, CF Montreal aren’t often thought of as one of the front runners to go all the way and win the MLS Cup in the Autumn.
However, they are a side that have certainly been getting column inches moving in recent weeks and they have done some excellent off-season business.
Under the stewardship of Wilfried Nancy, one of the most exciting coaches in the division, CF Montreal have slowly been building up their reputation over the past 12 months and performances have improved too.
Experienced campaigners such as Victor Wanyama will be aided and abetted by star striker Romell Quioto – who has been banging the goals in for CF Montreal for the past couple of seasons.
How much of an impact all of the above can have in the short term remains to be seen but they are slowly building a side capable of competing at the top end of the MLS table.
At +6600 to win with offers from Bet365, their first ever MLS Cup, CF Montreal are currently seen as outsiders, but stranger things have certainly happened in world football.
With new signings galore, Toronto FC look to be one of the sides to beat this season and they will be hoping to emulate the side of 5 years ago and lift their second MLS Cup trophy.
They look to have plenty of goals within their squad seemingly and they look a decent bet at +1200 to lift the 2022 MLS Cup.
Topping the early season betting charts are the Seattle Sounders, with Brian Schmetzer at the helm once more in 2022.
Chasing their first MLS title since 2019, the Sounders have strengthened throughout the squad in the winter and look well placed to make an assault on the title this term.
At +650, the Seattle Sounders are the heavy favourites to go all the way this season and clinch their third MLS Cup title.
As one of the newest franchises in the MLS, Los Angeles FC have been waiting to come of age over the past few seasons.
Their dismal display last season (finishing second bottom) will do nothing for their prospects this term, but they have recruited well once again this season and look to have a squad capable of competing this season.
Goals are always key for any side chasing titles and with Carlos Vela one of the most renowned strikers in the MLS up front, LAFC certainly won’t be short in the goals department this term.
Coming in at +1000, Los Angeles FC are fancied by many to have a decent run in the MLS in 2022.
Orlando City are one of the best supported sides in the MLS and how they would love to win their first trophy as an MLS side.
With a passionate fan base down in Florida, Orlando City haven’t always produced the results their roster has merited but they will be hoping to change that this term.
The experienced Óscar Pareja is the man at the helm and at +1100, Orlando City could well be in the mix come the play-offs in the Autumn.
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