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Listed in predicted order of finish:
D.C. United
Coach: Tom Soehn (second year).
Last Year: 16-7-7, lost to Chicago in Eastern semifinals.
The Main Man: Marcelo Gallardo, United's first multimillion-dollar signing, is from the same country (Argentina) as his playmaking predecessor (Christian Gomez), but offers a more possession-oriented style and a flair for the spectacular.
In: Gallardo (PSG, France), D Gonzalo Martinez (Millonarios, Colombia), D Gonzalo Peralta (Almirante Brown, Argentina), GK Zach Wells (Houston), F Franco Niell (Argentinos Juniors, Argentina), GK Jose Carvallo (Universitario, Peru).
Out: Gomez (Colorado), D Bobby Boswell (Houston), GK Troy Perkins (Valerenga, Norway), MF Josh Gros (retired), MF Brian Carroll (Columbus), D Greg Vanney (L.A.).
The Big Question: Will Soehn be able to blend the newcomers with a veteran corps and guide United back to MLS Cup after three straight playoff shortfalls?
New England Revolution
Coach: Steve Nicol (seventh year).
Last Year: 14-8-8, lost to Houston in MLS Cup.
The Main Man: F Taylor Twellman, one of MLS's most prolific goal scorers, will need to put aside the disappointment of having a potential move to the English league blocked by the Revs.
In: D Chris Albright (Los Angeles), MF Mauricio Castro (Olimpia, Honduras), F Argenis Fernandez (Santos, Costa Rica).
Out: F Pat Noonan (Aalesunds, Norway), MF Andy Dorman (St. Mirren, Scotland), D Avery John (free agent).
