And the new MLS advert in case you haven't seen it elsewhere online, you will:

It's just hours away from the first kick of the 2008 MLS season.

So get a seat on a comfortable couch and get your remote control (and check out Direct Kick, it's free this weekend on all carriers) kick back and watch history unfold.

While other blogs have busied themselves with predictions and power rankings, we thought we'd present you with several story lines to follow this weekend:

SATURDAY

Toronto FC at Columbus - 2,200+ Crazy Canadians are going to make their presence known

Chicago at Real Salt Lake - So many story lines with this match up: How will RSL's foreign imports perform, Will "Dr Goal" start, and if he does, will he score? Will Wilman Conde play or is he in the doghouse already? The beginning of the Dennis Hamlett era. Blanco.

Houston at New England - The 2007 MLS Cup rematch (duh!)

DC United at Kansas City - Battle of the new Designated Players and former Argentine National teammates, Marcello Gallardo vs Claudio Lopez.

LA Galaxy at Colorado - Ruud Gullit's squad in their first league match. How will Beckham perform at altitude? How will Christian Gomez perform with his new team? What kind of suit will Fernando Clavijo be sporting?

SUNDAY

CD Chivas USA at FC Dallas - Will the leaders of the West in 2007 go on to repeat the feat? How good is Dallas's new Mexican defender, Duilio Davino and Brazilian Andre Rocha? Will Arturo Alvarez and Brazilian Ricardinho begin this year even better than last?

With lots of stuff to watch for, who says MLS is boring? Answer: Not too many anymore.