Kansas City manager Peter Vermes let slip word of a new MLS “retention fund” designed to retain top players within the league. Why didn’t we know of this before? Wasn’t this relevant? PSP’s Earl Reed explores how MLS reveals its rules and the question of whether there truly is a level playing field for all teams when it comes to the rules.
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Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
MLS+: What it is, and will it serve its mission?
The league is working hard to get more non-gameday related MLS coverage in front of viewers. Earl Reed explores.
Looking ahead: Possible interesting MLS playoff storylines
As we near the mid-point of the MLS season, here’s a look at some intriguing possible playoff storylines.
The team that Garber built: NYCFC is MLS team No. 20
PSP’s Earl Reed runs over the big picture related to the big New York City FC announcement.
Gabriel Farfan: I asked for a trade
In an interview with PSP, Farfan explains why he asked for a trade and abdicated his starting role at left back.