The new MLS playoff system is absolutely stupid
by Sam Fels from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#6FZHD)
The MLS playoffs started this weekend. You might not have noticed thanks to the World Series also starting, as well as the NFL and college football, and even the NHL and NBA in full swing now. The league has never really been able to thread this needle, and to be fair, it's a tricky one to do.