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Grading the MLS Teams Midway Through the 2016 Season

If it feels like the first half of the Major League Soccer season has flown by, it has. 

Before the league embarks on a busy July schedule in which most of the 20 clubs will play five or more matches, we wanted to take a look back at the opening four months of the regular season.

We opted to grade each MLS squad in four categories. The offensive grade was determined by goals scored, diversity in production and attacking chemistry. Our defensive category took into account goals against, clean sheets and a variety of little things that give each club an advantage. 

In addition to the two main areas of play, we graded each manager for his tactical decisions and talent acquisitions as well as the team for its performance as a unit. 

Continue reading to see what grades were handed out to the 20 sides in MLS.

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