MLS Has a Playoffs Problem. Or Does It? - Sports Illustrated

MLS has been searching for a balance and feels, at this point, that it’s nearly there. As for its flaws, the one-off format might be like Winston Churchill’s famous description of democracy ... Read More

MLS CBA explained: Who won, what each side gets and when the season will start - The Athletic - The New York Times

This time, the aftermath included far less trumpeting. The latest round of CBA negotiations, the third in 12 months between these two sides, was as terse and tense as one would expect. Read More

MLS expansion not considered as league absorbs financial hit - Sports Illustrated

So MLS, which depends on game-day revenue far more than other major leagues in the U.S., expects steep deficits to continue in 2021. Nevertheless, it’s willing to wait to recoup those earnings. Read More

MLS’s Force Majeure Move Draws Eyes to CBA and Antitrust Exemption - AOL

In a move that could pave the way to federal antitrust litigation, Major League Soccer has notified the MLS Players’ Association that it will invoke a force majeure clause. Such a clause ... Read More