Following this weekend’s games (in which Minnesota United FC get added rest), Major League Soccer reaches a natural break that comes from both the World Cup and clearing through the first third of the season. At this point, certain teams have established themselves in a hierarchy in each conference; out in the East, Atlanta and both New York sides have started to cruise, and in the West, Sporting Kansas City have jumped out well, with FC Dallas, Portland, and LAFC not far behind. On the flip side, others have already become mired by poor performances; Colorado and San Jose out West, and Montreal in the East all are starting rebuilds poorly, with DC’s lengthy dry spell continuing.
The Five Habits of Highly Effective MLS Teams
