When this MLS season started, there was plenty of speculation on who the top teams were and who would have to fight to make it into the playoffs. Nearly two months into the season, there has been little evidence of a true team to beat, and many of the projected top teams have struggled out of the gate.
What should be a calling card for MLS versus most other leagues is the change from season to season as far as teams who are in contention. Part of this is due to the structure of MLS rosters and the rules that govern them, the other part is the playoff system used to crown the champion.