The 2016 MLS season begins on March 6, headlined by the MLS Cup champion Portland Timbers hosting the Columbus Crew in a rematch of December's final.

Both sides will surely contend for the championship. However, MLS' parity usually produces a couple of surprise playoff teams.

We will analyze five dark-horse contenders in this slideshow. It consists of teams that missed the 2015 playoffs and underwent significant change to the front office, coaching staff or squad during the offseason.

Here are five clubs that can make a run in the postseason.

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