An expanded playoff structure would have its ups and downs
A SI report said the league wants to expand the playoff field to 12 teams. Earl Reed looks at the pros and cons of such a move.
Articles written by: Earl Reed
A northern Pennsylvania native, Earl's early years shaped him as a Western New Yorker at heart. Sixteen years in the Delaware Valley have now left their inescapable mark on him. Earl has written for EPLTalk and MajorLeagueSoccerTalk, and now hosts the United States of Futbol Show. You can reach Earl via email at earlreedepl@gmail.com, or on Twitter @earl_of_reed.
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