News: MLS Is Back!

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  1. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLS is Back Tournament, starting July 8th.
     
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  2. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Some interesting twists:
    - Nashville moving to the Eastern Conference for the rest of the year.
    - First round divided into 6 groups: 5 groups of 4, and 1 group of six.
    - All groups (even the group of 6) will play 3 games.
    - Orlando, as tournament hosts, get the top seed in the group of six teams.
    - The other 5 groups will get one of these as the top seed:
    ATL, LAFC, SEA, TOR (4 finalists last year) or RSL (next highest pt total in 2019)
    - Draw will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 3:30pm ET.
    - All 3 games played in group round count towards regular season standings.
     
  3. Revs in 2010

    Revs in 2010 Member+

    Feb 29, 2000
    Roanoke, VA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The boys are back (but out of town)
     
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  4. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In case you're wondering, an update from the Revs regarding where season ticket holders stand in regards to our ticket situation:

     
  5. abecedarian

    abecedarian Member+

    Mar 25, 2009
    SSSomerville
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think this sounds like fun. It's a clever approach to the problem, and it's a new wrinkle.

    Who knows, maybe they'll incorporate this mid-season tournament as a permanent feature of MLS!
     
  6. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  7. BERich

    BERich Member+

    Feb 3, 2012
    New England
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The problem with his draw for the Revs is that we should easily win the group and that would really skew the fans expectations. But I will take the chance! :)
     
  8. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    Why should Orlando get a top seed? Home team - that's already an advantage.

    I know it will happen, but I will cringe when it does. Someone will pick one as "the group of death", as though there always must be one. That should be saved for the real/rare situation. Now, get those kids out of my yard. :p
     
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  9. Revs In First :)

    Aug 15, 2001
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Toronto, Revs, Montreal and DC
     
  10. ToMhIlL

    ToMhIlL Member+

    Feb 18, 1999
    Boxborough, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Club of Death!
     
  11. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    I think the local rivalries are over-played - I'd rather see teams play opponents that they face less often; and on neutral ground, since some of those venues have significant home field advantages (think: playing Colorado or RSL where there's no advantage).
     
  12. Revs in 2010

    Revs in 2010 Member+

    Feb 29, 2000
    Roanoke, VA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I had just assumed this was supposed to be a blind draw. It sure doesn't feel like one, does it? Jello rules are back.
     
  13. firstshirt

    firstshirt Member+

    Bayern München
    United States
    Mar 1, 2000
    Ellington, CT / NK, RI
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    so once they are knocked out is their season over? is this a tune up for a short season? What happens after the final?
     
  14. BERich

    BERich Member+

    Feb 3, 2012
    New England
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    from ESPN
    The hope is that the league will get an extra 18 games in after Orlando, which would make for a 23-game regular season. That's about two-thirds of a normal league schedule. One scenario has MLS Cup being played in mid-December, but the situation remains fluid.
     
  15. Revs in 2010

    Revs in 2010 Member+

    Feb 29, 2000
    Roanoke, VA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The way I read the announcement, it's just the next three games of the season, then the rest of the "regular" season begins with matches at empty home stadiums for some number of games. Look like 18 more after Orlando from BERich's post. So the two already played, plus three in the "tournament" plus the remaining 18 will make the season.
     
  16. teskicks

    teskicks Member+

    New England Revolution
    United States
    Jan 14, 2002
    Wrentham, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just got an email regarding a refund. The REVs are offering three options:

    1. Refund – If you select this option you will receive a refund via your original payment method. We are aiming to deliver refunds within 30 days from the time of selection.

    2. Renewal Credit – If you select this option, the applicable amount will be applied towards your 2021 Season Membership payment(s). If you choose this option, we will provide you with a “bonus”, which you may select from one of two categories set forth below:

    a. 10% bonus amount that may be used towards new Revolution MLS regular-season ticket products in 2020 or 2021. This includes all add-on tickets, new season seats, group tickets, and promotional ticket products. This bonus amount cannot be applied towards 2021 Season Membership payment(s).

    b. Receive a one category seating upgrade for your existing 2020 Season Membership seat location(s) for the 2021 season. We will hold your original seat location(s), which you may return to for the 2022 season, or you may keep your upgraded seat location(s). If you decide to keep your upgraded seat location(s) in 2022 and future seasons, you will have to pay the regular renewal rate for such seating category. Seat upgrades may be limited and are based on availability.
     
  17. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    East and West had separate draws, but the draw was televised, so it's a bit of a stretch to imply it was fixed.

    Although, putting Miami with Orlando was fixed, so they could set the opening match ahead of time. I supposed they could have told each team rep which numbers to select during the draw... :D

    https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2020/06/11/mls-back-tournament-draw-live-330pm-et
     
  18. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  19. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Three weeks from today, games that count!
     
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  20. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  21. NFLPatriot

    NFLPatriot Member+

    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  22. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
  23. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    DC was the first, and now Miami and Atlanta have both confirmed that a player has tested positive. Miami's player is asymptomatic.
     
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  24. NFLPatriot

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    Jun 25, 2002
    Foxboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  25. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
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    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     

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