Double-elimination, reseeding and 20 teams: MLS plans overhaul of playoffs

Format would resemble that of Australian rules football League will ditch conferences for five-division setup Major League Soccer is planning a significant overhaul of its playoff format, multiple league and club sources told the Guardian this week. The changes, which would debut in 2028 alongside the league’s shift to a fall-to-spring schedule, could include a “double-elimination” component and see as many as 20 teams feature. Sources spoke on the condi