Just four days before the 2023 MLS season kicks off, Major League Soccer announced details of a new, expanded postseason structure, and ... it's unorthodox and complicated.
notes that this new structure could see as many as 24"must-win" matches taking place to winnow the field down for MLS Cup, which doubles the total from the old format.
There are some clear positives to the new format: 16 of the 18 playoff teams will host at least one playoff match, which means their teams get one more revenue-driving home game, and one that's an easy sell when it comes to local news outlets that aren't as focused on MLS coverage. Weird or not, the new format is a boost on that front.
Additionally, the structure has gone from one that was as clear-cut as can be to one that is utterly convoluted. Last year, a newcomer could tune into any playoff game and know that the winner advances, and the loser goes home. The format that has turned college basketball's March Madness into one of the country's biggest sporting events works in soccer, too.
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