MLS is Back Tournament - 2020

[Shwafta]

So MLS being MLS there was no actual bracket to be found. So I made one myself. If we take TFC, we would have to play winner of POR/LAFC v NJRB the next round. A tasty matchup to say the least. If we get SJ, we'd have play the winner of CLB v MNU. Better chance to advance to Semis, even with how CLB is playing. Though not as interesting from a story perspective.

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you're welcome.

You're a beautiful man.

I'd definitely prefer the columbus track, but the other would be a lot more fun. heh.

 

[adam]

You're a beautiful man.

I'd definitely prefer the columbus track, but the other would be a lot more fun. heh.

Well I just figured out the logic. If Groups E & F don't advance a 3. NJ wining and LAG winning, then we have to play SJ.

 

[canchon]

SJE might be somewhat more open and exciting due to their man marking and also that their games are generally more entertaining.

Toronto? Another low scoring game decided by a Jozy BS penalty or an unforced NYC error.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Speaking of Jozy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1285992994894524416

 

[ZYanksRule]

Speaking of Jozy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1285992994894524416

Good for Jozy. Felipe is one of the dirtiest players in the league.

 

[NYCFC_Dan]

Good for Jozy. Felipe is one of the dirtiest players in the league.

I was shocked that didn’t get a red. When the player looks like he knows he’s about to get subbed off you know it’s a red card.

 

[DeGrozz]

Speaking of Jozy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1285992994894524416

Gotta love the top response:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1285997762425884674

 

[Shwafta]

Cincinnati in front.

 

[The Toe]

Reminder

 

[Kenny]

So we need 2 of those 3 scenarios to advance?

 

[adam]

So we need 2 of those 3 scenarios to advance?

Yes, let's hope Cincy can park the bus.

 

[Antidote P. Smiley]

Here is a sobering thought...
NYCFC has the second lowest goals scored this year. The only team with less is an expansion team (Nashville) that isn’t even playing in the tournament.

 

[ZYanksRule]

If we advance, we are playing Toronto.

How third placed teams will be slotted into bracket at MLS is Back Tournament | MLSSoccer.com

How the final Knockout Stage spot will be decided

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[The Toe]

Cincy looks ok so far. RB can't press a team that refuses to possess.

ETA: And there's the second goal

 

[Shwafta]

Imagine being down 2-0 to Cincinatti

 

[adam]

Yes, let's hope Cincy can park the bus.

2-0. Looking good! Best result possible because it also means NJ are out.

 

[adam]

If we advance, we are playing Toronto.

How third placed teams will be slotted into bracket at MLS is Back Tournament | MLSSoccer.com

How the final Knockout Stage spot will be decided

www.mlssoccer.com

I made a mistake, realized as I was writing it down and not doing it in my head:

ORL can only play CDE
TFC can only play ABF
SJ can only play ACD
D winner can only play BEF

If CIN holds and LAG draws/win, then there won't be a team from E or F. So now it looks like this:

ORL can only play CD
TFC can only play AB
SJ can only play ACD
D winner can only play B

So:

ORL can only play CD
TFC can only play A
SJ can only play ACD
D winner can only play B

So:

ORL can only play CD
TFC can only play A
SJ can only play CD
D winner can only play B

 

[Kenny]

Six minutes of stoppage! one goal by NJ here could ruin everything

 

[ZYanksRule]

For the record, we've had far more yellow cards than Red Bulls, and we've had over 40 fouls in this tournament. Plus the two players fined for embellishment. I'd be shocked if we had fewer disciplinary points than Red Bulls. Cincy better hold its clean sheet here.

 

[adam]

Six minutes of stoppage! one goal by NJ here could ruin everything

nope. It would Come down to disciplinary points if it’s 2-1. I have no idea where that stands.