Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber defended the new playoff format, explaining the changes stem from a need to ‘innovate’ and bring fans more excitement.
The new system will see the top seven teams from each conference automatically qualify to the Round One Best-of-3 series following Decision Day on October 21, while teams ranked from seventh to ninth compete in a single-elimination playoffs Wild Card match.
The winners of each Wild Card game will earn a spot in the Round One Best-of-3 series.The upcoming edition of the postseason will see up-to 24 must-win matches ahead of the 2023…
