Who Is the Face of Major League Soccer?

Major League Soccer had its best season in 2012, and there is no doubt 2013 will be even bigger and better! The talent continues to get better, and the attendance is improving as well. That being said, the league will be forced to move on without the presence of David Beckham for the first time since his debut in 2007. Becks wasn't always the best player on the pitch, and he had plenty of ups-and-downs during his MLS career. Nonetheless, he finished with two consecutive MLS Cup titles with the Los Angeles Galaxy. And more importantly, he was the face of Major League Soccer. Beckham's contributions to the league have been well-documented, and the league wouldn't be where it is today without his presence.David Beckham has moved on to the next stage of his illustrious career, and it's time for someone else to step up and become the face of Major League Soccer. There are plenty of talented players, but who will be the face of the league moving forward? I've pondered this question for a while, and the answer isn't as clear as I thought it would be. As of right now, no single player is the face of MLS. Whether ...

Top 5 Forward Groups in MLS

MLS First Kick 2013 is less than three weeks away, and teams are training hard to get ready for the new season.  The offseason has been very busy for a number of teams with the coaching changes, SuperDraft, free agent signings, trades, etc.  FC Dallas was pretty quiet until a couple weeks ago when Brek Shea was transferred to Stoke City.  The team didn't waste any time using the allocation money, signing forwards Eric Hassli and long time fan favorite Kenny Cooper last week.  The two will pair with Blas Perez up top, and both will surely help the Hoops this season.  The signings got me thinking about the best forward groups in the MLS heading into the new season, and here is my list of the top five.Just Missed the Cut: New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake, Houston Dynamo.Begin Slideshow