Quakes are longshot

Los Angeles FC is opening the 2021 season favored to win the club’s first MLS Cup title.

There is no love for the San Jose Earthquakes, who are tied for the longest odds at 100-1 with the the Houston Dynamo. The Quakes face the Dynamo on Friday to open the season.

LAFC has been installed as the 5-1 favorite by SportsBetting.com, slightly ahead of the defending champion Columbus Crew. LAFC are entering their fourth MLS season, winning the Supporters Shield in 2019 only to lose in the semifinals. They finished 9-8-5 in the shortened 2020 season.

Orlando City is also being offered at 10-1 by the sportsbook.

The Crew are coming off their first MLS Cup title after defeating the Seattle Sounders in last year’s final. The Sounders, who lost Jordan Morris to an ACL, are 10-1 behind Toronto FC at 9-1.