Two weeks down and already some patterns are starting to emerge.
Although it is far too early to be definitive on whether clubs have responded to poor 2016 campaigns, the Chicago Fire look to be much better this season and the Houston Dynamo continue to turn heads with their form – though both their wins have come at home, which should be remembered.
Minnesota United's rough introduction to the league continued with a humbling 6-1 loss at home to expansion cousins Atlanta United. The visuals of the snow game and orange ball, as well as the general jubilant atmosphere, were pluses, but the on-field struggles for the side will be a talking point for the foreseeable future.