MLS SS Race 2013-05-19: On what basis were NYRB ranked ahead of FCD?

Discussion in 'MLS: General' started by henryo, May 20, 2013.

  1. henryo

    henryo Member+

    Jun 26, 2007
    Noticed that on the Supporters' Shield Race page on the Official Site (http://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/supporters-shield), as at May-19, NYRB are currently ranked on top, ahead of FCD.

    But on what basis? Both teams are equal on Goals Scored, Goals Conceded and therefore Goal Difference, but NYRB have played 2 games more thus having a lower PPG than FCD.

    Both teams have not met this season so far, so there are no H2H records to speak of too.

    Maybe some new tie-breaker rules are already in the works? Any insiders mind shed some light? :p
     
  2. Matt in the Hat

    Matt in the Hat Moderator
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  3. henryo

    henryo Member+

    Jun 26, 2007
    Not that I disagree...

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  4. henryo

    henryo Member+

    Jun 26, 2007
    The tie-breakers for 2013 are as below:
    http://pressbox.mlssoccer.com/content/competition-rules-and-regulations

    Is "Most Wins" a new criteria for 2013? Don't recall that it was there in 2012.

    Was this new criteria announced earlier in the season? Can't recall it too...

     
  5. henryo

    henryo Member+

    Jun 26, 2007
    Base on the latest tie-breakers (provided no changes further down the season), NYRB and FCD are tied for Criteria:

    #1. Most Wins (at 7 each),​
    #2. Most Goals For (at 20 each), &​
    #3. Most Goal Differential (at 5 each).​

    As for Criteria #4, Disciplinary Points, the Official Site still shows 2012 points (through Oct. 21, 2012)!! NYRB is indeed "leading" FCD at 540 vs 556 (the fewer points the better).
    http://www.mlssoccer.com/stats/disciplinary-points/2012

    Tried to look up for the 2013 link myself as below, but to no avail...
    http://www.mlssoccer.com/stats/disciplinary-points/2013

    If Criteria #4 doesn't apply at this juncture, then it would come to Criteria #5 (Road Goals), where NYRB is indeed leading (11 vs 8).

    Code:
    #    Club    PTS    GP    PPG    W    L    T    GF    GA    GD    HG    HGD    RG    RGD
    1    New York Red Bulls    24    14    1.71    7    4    3    20    15    5    9    5    11    0
    2    FC Dallas    24    12    2    7    2    3    20    15    5    12    8    8    -3 
    Hence, the Official Site is correct. ;)

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  6. henryo

    henryo Member+

    Jun 26, 2007
    Also uploaded are the screenshots of the SS Standings & Tie Breakers on Official Site, as at May-19:

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  7. henryo

    henryo Member+

    Jun 26, 2007
    Also noticed another inconsistency with the ranking of Chicago Fire & Toronto FC, something is wrong with MLS...

     

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