The short answer is about “content” for Apple TV, but the analysis is more about the problems with this year’s format. That got me thinking about the MLS Cup Playoffs format I’d like to see.
Must win at NYCFC. And then? These are the scenarios for making the MLS playoffs.
Chicago Tribune: Fire move into 2nd place in East with 2-0 win The victory enabled the Fire to improve to 17-10-5 overall. They have 56 points, leaping over the Red Bulls (15-9-8, 53 points) into second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The win puts the Fire on the doorstep of clinching a berth in … Read more
Seth Gruen in the Chicago Sun-Times: “Fire beats Whitecaps, thanks to Sean Johnson’s saves” Jack McCarthy in the Chicago Tribune: “Pardo’s goal enough for Fire: Despite playing man short for final 21 minutes, they win 1-0” … and Jack McCarthy in the Vancouver Sun: “Vancouver Whitecaps fall to Chicago Fire 1-0 after Pavel Pardo’s early goal”
Chicago Tribune: “Pappa leads Fire past Sporting KC: 5th goal leads to 3rd straight win” With the Fire carrying a 2-4-1 road record into Friday’s tilt and Sporting losing just once at home all season, the home side looked like a strong bet to take maximum points in the crucial Eastern Conference clash. Chicago Sun-Times: … Read more