Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... MLS 2026 Season Preview! Part 4: Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, LAFC, Minnesota United, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake
Feb 19, 2026
Previews of six Western Conference MLS teams with roster churn, tactical shifts, and bold signings under the microscope. Analysis of new designated players, coaching changes, and goalkeeper questions. Deep dives into set piece profiles, possession goals, and which young talents might leave midseason. Predictions on defensive risks and who could emerge as each club’s creative focal point.
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Houston's Big Roster Reset
- Houston completed massive roster turnover, shedding 21 players to recalibrate after a poor 2025 season.
- New arrivals like Guilherme, Mateus Bogus and Lucas Alter signal a shift toward pieces Ben Olsen prefers rather than a clear identity yet.
Don't Buy Age Without A Plan
- Avoid signing ageing veterans without a clear window to contend, as Joe Lowry warns about Houston's older recruits.
- Prioritize coherent long-term vision over short-term experienced pickups when rebuilding around young cores.
Galaxy Rebuilt Around Balance
- LA Galaxy moved to stabilize after a poor 2025 by balancing smart defensive additions and attacking support for Joseph Jørgensen.
- Their biggest remaining weakness is goalkeeper depth, which could determine whether they genuinely contend.