LAFC and the LA Galaxy will be the top teams battling in the MLS Western Conference this season / Kelvin Kuo-Imagn ... 15 goals and six assists in a critical role with the MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy.

While the MLS Cup remains the dream goal, Miami has a busy season ahead. They will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup and Concacaf Champions ... club back to MLS Western Conference contention.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are set to land in Kansas City on Tuesday for the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup ... and finished 13th in the MLS’ Western Conference.