Sample size growing...

MLS still has some catching up to do compared to leagues that have been established for nearly a century, but it's getting harder and harder to make blanket claims.

MLS International Friendly record this summer: 5-2-3
Red Bull New York 4-2 Bayern Munich (Germany)

New England 1-1 Celtic FC (Scotland)

DC United 4-0 Celtic FC

FC Dallas 2-2 UANL Tigres (Mexico), Dallas wins on PKs

Real Madrid (Spain) 1-1 DC United

MLS All-Stars 1-0 Chelsea FC (England)

Columbus Crew 1-1 Everton (England)

Chicago Fire 1-2 Club America (Mexico)

CD Chivas USA 1-1 Club America, Chivas USA wins on PKs

Los Angeles Galaxy 0-1 Necaxa (Mexico), Galaxy start all scrubs. Necaxa starts all starters