We're only a month and a half into the 2016 MLS season, so we don't exactly have a significant sample size, but some teams and players have stood out and look to be the real deal. Real Salt Lake, for example, are the league's last remaining unbeaten side, and appear to have the pieces to continue their success in the months to come. Other clubs like Toronto FC and Sporting KC have shown enough to solidify themselves as Supporters' Shield contenders, at least for the time being.
The same can be said for some players.