Your Tuesday Kickoff: The biggest "What Ifs" of the 2022 MLS season

USMNT play Iran in a must-win game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday at 2 pm ET. Atlanta United had a terrible injury luck this season. LAFC were on pace to challenge the points record set by New England last season but some lineup tinkering and bad form led to their downfall. They would have won MLS Cup without the arrival of Gareth Bale and Chiellini. They also lost the league title. It's possible they would still have made it to the playoffs. The whole point of these is to speculate. I can say things like “LAFC would set the. points. record, but lost MLS cup” and no one is allowed to question it.

Chicharito and Dejan Joveljic play together a lot for LAFC. They have a good attacking chemistry. Chicharaito's contract runs until 2023. Jovelljics' contract is not.

Rubin's red card against Austin probably prevented RSL from beating Austin. This is the one that will haunt me for years.

St. Louis CITY SC sign defender Jake Nerwinski in free agency. The 28-year-old defender joins the expansion club through the 2024 MLS season with an option for 2025. Ner wn played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC from 2017-22 MLS seasons.

Jonathan Pérez has signed a contract extension with LA Galaxy until 2026 with an option for 2027. The 19-year-old winger made his debut in 2021 and has played seven matches (two starts) in all official competitions.

Santiago Suárez, 17, has signed a multi-year contract with New England Revolution. He will play for Revolution II in MLS NEXT Pro in 2023 and then for New York Red Bulls in 2024.

Benjamin Cremaschi has signed for Inter Miami CF as a homegrown player. He will play for the club through the 2025 MLS season with options for 2026 and 2027.