That's what I'm saying, the pool is all muddied. Old fans don't want change, new fans aren't attracted to what the "Chicago Fire" brand is associated with. Burn it down and start a completely new franchise without any of the Chicago Fire history attached to it, a la Chivas USA and LAFC.
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I wonder if they debut it against us opening day. It's a secondary kit but they can do what they want.
the branding issue is easily fixed with a winning team, people didnt care about the name when they were a playoff team in the blanco mcbride years for example. they had good crowds. they seem to just get one player and that it. LAFC spent money Chicago does not.
atlanta has not done well and crowds did go down in the recent years. its all about winning.
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Minnesota United FC have unveiled their new jersey before the 2023 MLS season, The Northern Lights Kit by adidas. The Earth’s greatest light show gets the MNUFC treatment, with bold, vibrant colors highlighting a visually stunning shirt that's a feast for the eyes. Also, in a first for the team,
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Now this is a fun kit. I like the colors and the broken down logo
MLS expanding playoffs, adding best-of-3 first-round series
The conference final and MLS Cup will return to the usual one-off format, with the higher remaining seed hosting.
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- Nine teams per conference will be the highest number of playoff teams in a “normal” season yet, only exceeded by the 10-per-conference makeshift model during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
- The opening “wild-card” round will see the teams which finished the regular season seeded eighth and ninth play a one-off match at the higher seed’s venue.
- The “first round” will ensue with the No. 1 seed facing the wild-card winner, 2 facing 7, 3 facing 6 and 4 facing 5. The round will be a best-of-three series, with the higher seed hosting the first and (if necessary) third games. These games cannot end in ties; the first team to win two games advances to the conference semifinal.
- The conference semifinal, conference final and MLS Cup will return to the usual one-off format, with the higher remaining seed hosting.
A play in round. Best of three where goal differential is irrelevant. This is very American. I approve on that basis. On the substance, I will have to see.MLS expanding playoffs, adding best-of-3 first-round series
The conference final and MLS Cup will return to the usual one-off format, with the higher remaining seed hosting.
- Nine teams per conference will be the highest number of playoff teams in a “normal” season yet, only exceeded by the 10-per-conference makeshift model during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
- The opening “wild-card” round will see the teams which finished the regular season seeded eighth and ninth play a one-off match at the higher seed’s venue.
- The “first round” will ensue with the No. 1 seed facing the wild-card winner, 2 facing 7, 3 facing 6 and 4 facing 5. The round will be a best-of-three series, with the higher seed hosting the first and (if necessary) third games. These games cannot end in ties; the first team to win two games advances to the conference semifinal.
- The conference semifinal, conference final and MLS Cup will return to the usual one-off format, with the higher remaining seed hosting.
These games cannot end in ties; the first team to win two games advances to the conference semifinal.MLS expanding playoffs, adding best-of-3 first-round series
The conference final and MLS Cup will return to the usual one-off format, with the higher remaining seed hosting.
- Nine teams per conference will be the highest number of playoff teams in a “normal” season yet, only exceeded by the 10-per-conference makeshift model during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
- The opening “wild-card” round will see the teams which finished the regular season seeded eighth and ninth play a one-off match at the higher seed’s venue.
- The “first round” will ensue with the No. 1 seed facing the wild-card winner, 2 facing 7, 3 facing 6 and 4 facing 5. The round will be a best-of-three series, with the higher seed hosting the first and (if necessary) third games. These games cannot end in ties; the first team to win two games advances to the conference semifinal.
- The conference semifinal, conference final and MLS Cup will return to the usual one-off format, with the higher remaining seed hosting.
Interesting. Imagine a penalty shootout in the first game which doesn't actually decide anything? So weird.
It sounds ridiculous on its face but I'm quickly warming up to "room temperature" on it.
Play-in games are sideshow drama so it's whatever. Then the best-of-3 in the first round theoretically screens out pretenders well, leaving an "elite 8" knockout final that will be the real show.
My main compliant is that there were other alternatives I liked better to achieve the goals (more games, home game for every team); and secondly, the best-of-3 round is too PK heavy. A team could draw 0-0, win 4-0, and draw 1-1 and still lose the series if they lost the PKs.
Play-in games are sideshow drama so it's whatever. Then the best-of-3 in the first round theoretically screens out pretenders well, leaving an "elite 8" knockout final that will be the real show.
My main compliant is that there were other alternatives I liked better to achieve the goals (more games, home game for every team); and secondly, the best-of-3 round is too PK heavy. A team could draw 0-0, win 4-0, and draw 1-1 and still lose the series if they lost the PKs.
I agree, I like the idea of the best-of-3, as it will help solve the issue we've all been complaining about (or happy about...) with the first team bye. It's just the pens that is weird imo.
Bring back golden goal! (jk please don't kill our players)
don't like it. why not just bring back typical 2 leg matchup? too many games at the end of the season in probably too short amount of time. the players will be gassed. injuries will probably be more likely. performances may suffer as well.
I don't think anyone should be surprised. This is nothing more than an obvious money grab a la MLB, NBA & NHL.
Everybody getting a home match = ticket sales at inflated prices, etc.
Everybody getting a home match = ticket sales at inflated prices, etc.
Also, MLS says the first-round best of 3 will not include extra time. If games are tied after 90, those games go straight to PKs.
Play 3 on 3 golden goal for 5 minutes like hockey. Would probably need to shorten the field, maybe in half. If nobody scores, then PKs. It would be extraordinarily entertaining, and I bet most games would avoid PKs. Completely murders all norms and traditions, though.
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What an offseason in MLS. Atlanta United brought in a new Designated Player, Philadelphia Union sold an academy player for a big return and LAFC made a signing that makes everyone look up the roster rules. It was truly an offseason like any other. But, as fun as it was,
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We start the season at #13
I've always wanted 11 v 11 golden goal but every 10 minutes that passes and a goal isn't scored, each team removes a player.
The new format is soccer chaos at its best. And we know how much some of you guys love soccer chaos.
A top seed now has the chance to host 5 additional games. That’s a lot of extra scharole! Even the low seeds are guaranteed a home game. My question is when do they move MLS Cup to a neutral site?
Hopefully never. This league isn't big enough -- and the country is too big -- for that.
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