The 2017 MLS playoffs will allow fourth substitutions if the game goes into extra time. This comes after successful experiments in the FA Cup, Scottish Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
More Than Fresh MLS Legs
Teams coming from behind to tie the game up late will enjoy using this strategy. They can go further than sending in fresh legs. That’s because the team can send out a secret weapon to finish off the competition and advance in the playoffs.
It adds an element of hope that can fuel those late comebacks.