Wiz Bang

Last year the Galaxy finished fourth in the West yet took the title. Expect the unexpected again in '06: Wizards win. --Grant Wahl

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. New England Revolution
National teamers Clint Dempsey and Taylor Twellman lead strong attack.

2. New York Red Bulls
Erstwhile MetroStars built on midfield vets Youri Djorkaeff and Amado Guevara.

3. D.C. United
Driving forces Jaime Moreno, 32, and Christian G�mez, 31, start showing their age.

4. Kansas City Wizards
Eddie Johnson meshes with Josh Wolff up front--and they peak in the playoffs.

5. Columbus Crew
Two Chileans (Sebasti�n Rozental and Marcos Gonz�lez) take over in midfield.

6. Chicago Fire
Nine-game road trip to start season will make life tough for talented youngsters.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. Los Angeles Galaxy
With frontline of Landon Donovan and Herculez G�mez, L.A. makes the Cup.