There are two ways to interpret the current MLS standings. On one hand, you have a clear separation of which teams are likely to contend later in the season (we can reasonably assume that, say, Chicago will stick around above the red line). On the other hand, considering the various scheduling factors, injuries, and potential Seattle-DC-2016 signings is important (Houston and their one road point probably won’t win the Western Conference).
It’s interesting to look at these things, and attempt to somehow use it to assess the current separation of power in MLS and try to predict how the standings will evolve come August and ultimately October.