Earl Reed explains there are plenty of compelling storylines ahead of the start of the MLS conference finals.
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Playoffs a welcome respite for The Soccer Don
The last thing a Union fan wants to hear about right now is the MLS Cup Playoffs, but for Don Garber and Major League Soccer, they’re coming at just the right time.
The new MLS logo: American soccer’s latest lightning rod
Earl Reed considers the new MLS logo.
Burgeoning MLS, social stances, and the labor situation
Earl Reed looks at how MLS can rise above the problems other major US sport leagues are facing.
Did MLS need to draw a line in the pro/rel sand?
MLS says they will never participate in promotion and relegation. Earl Reed looks at how this admission might alienate fans who might give the league another chance.
Taking a backseat: MLS continues play while stars are away
MLS loses many of its stars during the World Cup. Here’s why the break should be even longer.