Your MLS team, analyzed: New signings step up, CF Montreal look sharp & everything else

Welcome back to our two-part weekly MLS column here at Backheeled where we break down all 29 teams in the league. 

Every Monday after the weekend’s games, we’ll dissect the latest performances, trends, tactics, news, and whatever else strikes our fancy for each club. Ben Wright will guide you through the Eastern Conference, while Joe Lowery takes you on a journey through the Western Conference.

You won’t find this level of consistency or insight into your favorite team, your least favorite team, and the other 27 MLS teams in between anywhere else on the Internet.

So, let’s chat about the latest from around the league, shall we?

MLS Eastern Conference: A Messi revenge game, NYCFC right the ship & more on each team

We’re dissecting every MLS team in the Eastern Conference.

BackheeledBen Wright

MLS Western Conference: Phil Neville’s new approach, Rapids’ high press & more on each team

We’re dissecting every MLS team in the Western Conference.

BackheeledJoseph Lowery