This isn't the EPL*. Reality is the MLS is a league where any team can beat another on any given night. Worst team can hand the first place team a spanking and no one would bat an eyelash to it. Parity is still there to a strong degree.
I don't think this team is solid, but they are not the worst either.
With the lineup they have, I don't see why they couldn't finish middle of the table this year.
Going back to the 2010 Red Bulls example. Even though Henry only scored a hand full of goals his first year, NY still managed to make up 30pts from the previous season.
*(I use the EPL as an example, but you can swap in any other major world league)