MLS kicks off the 2021 season on Friday with 27 teams. Here’s a look at the 27 players everyone will be talking about, from MVP candidates to Homegrown players breaking into their first teams.

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.