Week 1 breakdown! Chicharito is BACK! Vela is out (early)! Sounders never left!

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How much MLS did you watch this weekend? No matter how much, we’ve got you covered with a full MLS Week 1 breakdown. The narrative winner was clear … Chicharito! The goals, the win, the postgame interview. Brilliant all around! Plus, the Sounders taught us all a lesson about doubting them, LAFC weathered a bizarre, early sub for Carlos Vela to take down Austin FC in their MLS debut, CCL teams looked real tired (and CF Montreal took advantage) and much, much more!

4:54 - Chicharito comeback tour kicks off

12:39 - What to make of Phil Neville’s Miami

17:21 - Sounders aren’t going anywhere

28:51 - Carlos Vela sub controversy, LAFC still win

32:21 - Evaluating Austin FC’s debut

45:38 - Teams that impressed us this weekend (hint: well done, CF Montreal)

58:19 - Caden Clark only scores bangers

1:02:05 - FC Cincinnati actually scored goals!

1:06:19 - Houston’s Week 1 form might be sustainable

1:09:09 - Mailbag