With Montreal coming in this year, I'm hoping having three Canadian teams in the league will garner a bit more interest here on CP.
A bit of off season news, the primary MLS TV contract was awarded to NBC after years with Fox Soccer Channel. Most games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, but a few games will make it on the flagship station. A national audience on broadcast TV is a big step for the league.
A few transactions of note:
David Beckham returns to the LA Galaxy after flirting with QPR and PSG.
Kris Boyd, SPL career goals leader signs with the Portland Timbers.
Tim Ream leaves RBNY for Bolton
Quite a few MLS players are out on loan, have transferred, or have had trials with clubs in bigger leagues this off season. I think that's a positive sign for the quality of the league, as well.
Many new kits coming out this season, following the "new every two" trend in MLS. Here's a link for a good look at all of them:
Mao Football
Personally, I like Chicago's new sponsor.
Also, Houston is opening a new soccer specific/primary stadium this year. That will leave New England, DC, Seattle (Vancouver?) as the only clubs without soccer specific stadiums in the league.
Looking forward to a great season!