18 Dec 18
New MLS playoff format comes too soon, dilutes regular season
MLS introduced a new playoff format on Monday, but the changes are coming too quickly and make the regular season less meaningful.
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17 Dec 18
MLS announces new single elimination playoff format for 2019 season
MLS announced a new playoff format that featured four rounds of single elimination matches.
04 Dec 18
Red Bulls players lament not using high press in first leg vs. Atlanta United
During their end-of-season availability, several New York Red Bulls’ players lamented not using their high-press tactics in the first leg defeat to Atlanta United in the Eastern Conference (…)
30 Nov 18
Healthy lead allows Atlanta United to close out series with pragmatic approach
Atlanta United advanced to the MLS Cup Final on Thursday with a defensive game plan that the club had the luxury of deploying after beating the New York Red Bulls in lopsided fashion in the first leg of (…)
26 Nov 18
Atlanta United's role players shine in romp over Red Bulls
When you think of Atlanta United’s difference-makers, the focus immediately shifts to the playmakers in attack. While the collection of South American talent is valuable to the Five Stripes, some of (…)
26 Nov 18
VAR decisions loomed large in MLS conference final openers
Major League Soccer officials come under scrutiny on countless occasions throughout the season, but when it mattered most, the two key decisions made on Sunday night were the correct ones. One decision (…)
26 Nov 18
Timbers happy, but frustrated with first leg result against SKC
The Timbers didn’t allow an away goal on Sunday, but they really should have scored one of their own.
