Let’s start by saying no one likes to hear complaining or excuses. That said, we need to therapeutically get them out of our system so we can shift our focus to 2019 and the CONCACAF Champions League, which undoubtedly Sporting Kansas City are going to win.
Playoff Rules 1: Away Goals
I’ve been bitching about the MLS Cup Playoffs and their format for years. One of those rules is the away goals rule. Simply stated, a tie is broken by away goals. With Sporting KC and the Portland Timbers playing to a 0-0 draw in the Rose City, all Portland needed was a draw with at least a goal scored to win.