Because MLS is the Nailed It! of soccer leagues, teams had the option of recognizing the international break and taking a little time off this week while their players represented their national teams, or not. The result was 12 teams playing short handed and fans being treated to depleted sides with their best players missing. That also meant that there was a chance for players to get a start when they might otherwise be on the bench or out of the 18 completely.
Weird result at a weird field: All that meant that things like, Kellyn Rowe looked lively on the wing for New England and Juan Agudelo scored a nice goal on a header is the main highlight for Yanks playing in the NYCFC at New England Revolution match.