MLS in March and April is basically a big ol’ mulligan for all teams. Even a tough record in May can be overcome. But we’re halfway through May, and there’s only so much time left where we can decide not to worry about the standings.
Seattle showed that you can be awful right up through July and come back to roast everyone. But we’re not Seattle. Our historical touchpoint is more like our own 2013 season— where we had a strong second half of the season and still barely missed out on the postseason. Bad starts can be overcome, but it’s a terrible weight to have to carry around.