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ST. LOUIS CITY SC
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DESIGNATED DIAMONDS
2023 Record: 17-12-5, 56 points (Western Conference regular Season Champions, Round One)
Head Coach: Bradley Carnell
Key Returning Players: GK Roman Burki (Best XI, Goalkeeper of the Year, 123 saves), DEF Tim Parker (Best XI), and FWD Joao Klauss (10 goals)
Key Additions: DEF Nikolas Dhyr (FC Midtylland), DEF Tomas Totland (BK Hacken), and MID Chris Durkin (D.C. United) Key Departures: FWD Nicholas Gioachinni (Como 1907), DEF Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) and MID Jared Stroud (D.C. United)
TORONTO FC
2023 Record: 4-20-10, 22 points (Did Not Make The Playoffs)
Head Coach: John Herdman
Key Returning Players: FWD Federico Bernardeschi (5 goals, 4 assists), FWD Lorenzo Insigne (4 goals, 5 assists), and MID Jonathan Osorio (88.5% accurate passing percentage)
Key Additions: MID Deybi Flores (Fehérvár FC) and FWD Tyrese Spicer (MLS SuperDraft)
Key Departures: MID Michael Bradley (Retired), GK Tomas Romero (New York City FC), and MID Victor Vazquez (East Bengal)
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS
2023 Record: 12-10-12, 48 points (Western Conference Playoffs First Round, Won Canadian Championship)
Head Coach: Vani Sartini
Key Returning Players: FWD Brian White (15 goals), MID Ryan Gauld (11 goals, 12 assists), and DEF Tristan Blackmon (28 starts)
Key Additions: FWD Damir Kreilach (Real Salt Lake), FWD Fafa Picault (Nashville SC), and FWD Bellai Halbouni (FC Magdeburg- Germany)
Key Departures: MID Caio Alexandre (Fortaleza), FWD Simon Becher (AC Horsens), DEF Karifa Yao (Rhode Island FC), and MID Julian Gressel (Inter Miami CF)
LORENZO INSIGNE - TORONTO FC
It is no secret that things haven’t exactly worked out for Lorenzo Insigne and Toronto FC since his arrival to the club. They haven’t made the playoffs once since Insigne has been with the club and 2024 will likely be his final chance to get things right at the Canadian franchise.
GABRIEL PEC - LOS ANGELES GALAXY
The 22-year-old Brazilian winger signed a Designated Player deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of January. The Galaxy paid a club record fee of $10m plus incentives to Brazilian side Vasco da Gama for the youngster’s services.
DIEGO ROSSI - COLUMBUS CREW
Rossi was traded to the Columbus Crew from Los Angeles FC in the middle of the 2023 campaign and the move couldn’t have worked out better for both the club and the player. Rossi instantly settled in with his new teammates, helping them win the 2023 MLS Cup. It’ll be interesting to see whether he can continue his fine form in Columbus.
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