Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
It always was - this just makes it explicit.


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Two game series are a construct that we are used to. Nobody complains about the World Cup post group stage not being 2 game series.

This gives the 1-3 seeded teams a significant advantage - 4 not so much but the slide down has to happen somewhere.

Will make for great TV & spectacle - given the TV contract in the US is coming up in 2020, this is a good move.

You have to remember that the World Cup is essentially a neutral-venue tournament, so it's not exactly apples to apples. Imagine if France had hosted the most recent World Cup, but played all their knockout games in another country. That would be silly.

MLS supporters who have their club qualify in the 5, 6 or 7 seeds may very likely not get a home game, even if they win the MLS cup. Their home support is essentially done at the end of the regular season. Plus you miss the drama of a two-leg series. Awful.