How to choose your favorite MLS club after the Copa ends

Don’t have a favorite MLS side? No worries, check out these ideas for determining your fandom.

The MLS is currently taking a break for the Copa America about 1/3 of the way through it’s season. The league will certainly have some more viewers once action picks back up towards the end of June. It’s natural as the season progresses for more people to jump in, but also there is always a big bump, unfortunately mostly temporary, in American soccer interest following international play for the USMNT.

Major League Soccer is one of the few leagues that will be full throttle right after the Copa ends. It is also very accessible, via MLS Live, local TV, or national broadcasts like ESPN’s Soccer Sunday. While some fans already have favorite teams, and others just want to watch as an impartial bystander not rooting either way, there are also those who will be looking for their side to support.

Becoming a fan is not easy. There are 20 teams in the MLS, spread across the United States and Canada. It’s important to have a strategy to help you make your decision on which one to support.

Is it bad to jump on a top team’s bandwagon? Why should you support your home team? Does style of play matter? Is it wise to just root for the team David Villa plays for?  Here are some ideas on how to choose your preferred club for the next month, the rest of the season, or maybe even life!

*Disclaimer* Depending on who you select, don’t be surprised to have the term bandwagon fan thrown your direction.

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