Galaxy, Red Bulls co-favorites to win 2016 MLS Cup, Timbers 3rd
The Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bulls have been installed as the co-favorites to claim the 2016 MLS Cup in opening betting odds released by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook on Saturday. The Portland Timbers, who are the reigning champions, come in at third on the list, offering 6-to-1 odds.
On the West Coast, a new-look Galaxy squad will feature Nigel de Jong, Ashley Cole, Jelle Van Damme, and Dan Kennedy; all of whom were brought in by Bruce Arena to compliment the likes of Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, and Giovani dos Santos. In other words, it should come as no surprise that the Californian club is listed as a co-favorite to win the MLS Cup, and above a Timbers squad that has experienced an exodus in December.
On the East Coast, the Red Bulls are beyond prepared for life without Matt Miazga, as the club from Harrison, New Jersey acquired Gideon Baah, who will be something of a direct replacement and will join a phenomenal defensive core that includes Ronald Zubar, Karl Ouimette, and Damien Perrinelle.
Here is a look at the odds in their entirety:
| Club | Odds |
|---|---|
| LA Galaxy | 5-1 |
| New York Red Bulls | 5-1 |
| Portland Timbers | 6-1 |
| Columbus Crew | 15-2 |
| FC Dallas | 10-1 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 12-1 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 15-1 |
| Toronto FC | 15-1 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 20-1 |
| D.C. United | 20-1 |
| Montreal Impact | 25-1 |
| New York FC | 25-1 |
| New England Revolution | 25-1 |
| Orlando City SC | 30-1 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 30-1 |
| Real Salt Lake | 30-1 |
| Houston Dynamo | 50-1 |
| Philadelphia Union | 60-1 |
| Colorado Rapids | 80-1 |
| Chicago Fire | 100-1 |