With the 2024 Major League Soccer season winding down with Decision Day on Oct. 19, several teams already begin the early stage of the offseason in identifying players to move for once the winter transfer window opens.
This goes for not only teams already eliminated from postseason contention, but also teams working toward the MLS Cup now and for seasons ahead. Charlotte FC is already headed to the postseason while D.C. United hopes to clinch a spot in the playoffs on the final matchday—but both teams will no doubt look to improve their squads in the offseason regardless of their finish in the playoffs.
The same can be said for Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference. The Sounders rebounded after a tough start to climb up the table but will still be on the lookout for ways to improve Brian Schmetzer's squad.
Some teams will look to go into full-on rebuild mode and thus could look to move on experienced players taking up Designated Players spots, while other teams might opt to shift younger players that couldn't make the desired impact from the jump.
