Just a week or so has passed since the 2011 MLS Cup, which means it's already time to start thinking about the 2012 season.

On Tuesday, MLS announced the dates for the 2012 home openers, including the dates for the Montreal Impact's home debut and the inaugural match at the Houston Dynamo's new stadium.

WEEK 1 (First Kick presented by Dick's Sporting Goods)

Saturday, March 10: Colorado Rapids, D.C. United, LA Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Colorado Rapids, D.C. United, LA Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Sunday, March 11: Chivas USA, FC Dallas

Chivas USA, FC Dallas Monday, March 12: Portland Timbers



WEEK 2

Saturday, March 17: Sporting Kansas City, Montreal Impact, Real Salt Lake

Sporting Kansas City, Montreal Impact, Real Salt Lake Sunday, March 18: Philadelphia Union



WEEK 3

Saturday, March 24: Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, New England Revolution, Toronto FC

Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, New England Revolution, Toronto FC Sunday, March 25: New York Red Bulls



WEEK 10

Saturday, May 12: Houston Dynamo (new stadium opener)

The matchups and the full schedule are expected to be released before the end of the year.