[ninety_minutes]

In an effort to be more in line with the rest of the world, MLS has decided to abandon the overtime period for tied games.

What other changes do you think MLS should make to align itself with the rest of the world?

I think a single-table system would be one of the better changes we could make at this point, doing away with the conferences.

What do you think?

[spejic]

The most important difference between MLS and European teams is that they play all their games in Europe. If MLS were to play all its games in Europe, it would make out league instantly popular. It would turn all the purists and euro-snobs into hard-core fans, and earn the respect of players around the world. No one can say that soccer cannot succeed in America ever again!

[Sempuukyaku]

Originally Posted by spejic

The most important difference between MLS and European teams is that they play all their games in Europe. If MLS were to play all its games in Europe, it would make out league instantly popular. It would turn all the purists and euro-snobs into hard-core fans, and earn the respect of players around the world. No one can say that soccer cannot succeed in America ever again!

Haha!

[MasterShake29]

The next change should be not scheduling games on World Cup Qualifying dates (or whenever the U.S. team is playing).

[denver_mugwamp]

Originally Posted by ninety_minutes

In an effort to be more in line with the rest of the world, MLS has decided to abandon the overtime period for tied games.

What other changes do you think MLS should make to align itself with the rest of the world?

I think a single-table system would be one of the better changes we could make at this point, doing away with the conferences.

What do you think?

There must have been a couple of dozen "why don't we go to single table in MLS" threads in the last year. Have you read all those other threads and feel that you have something new to add? No? I didn't hink so.

[Bleacherbutt]

Both teams get no points for a zero-zero draw. You must score at least a goal to get the point.

loss = 0 points
0-0 draw=0 points
1-1 draw=1 point (any ties with scoring yields a point)
win = 3 points

I think this would encourage teams to go forward more.

[Benfica_fan]

I would like to see a single table. Also, less teams should make the playoffs (maybe only the top 4). I wouldn't be suprised if MLS tries it for atleast one season in future.

[ninety_minutes]

Originally Posted by denver_mugwamp

There must have been a couple of dozen "why don't we go to single table in MLS" threads in the last year. Have you read all those other threads and feel that you have something new to add? No? I didn't hink so.

No I just want to hear you gripe about it. That's not what this thread is about at all - it's how we can continue to improve the league - having a single table would be one way of doing so, of which I am sure there are many. Did you think about that? No I didn't think so.

Now go have your cig and calm down.

[Sempuukyaku]

Originally Posted by Benfica_fan

I would like to see a single table. Also, less teams should make the playoffs (maybe only the top 4). I wouldn't be suprised if MLS tries it for atleast one season in future.

I think it's stupid as well that 8 out of 10 teams make the playoffs, but at the same time MLS is going to be expanding pretty soon so leaving the number as is won't be TOO bad. Once we get to a 20 team league having 8 out of 20 teams make the playoffs isn't too bad at all.

[spejic]

Originally Posted by ninety_minutes

That's not what this thread is about at all - it's how we can continue to improve the league - having a single table would be one way of doing so,

Why do you take it for granted that it would actually help the league? And what do you mean by "improve the league"?