MLS Embraces Global Calendar, Reimagines Playoff Strategy
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Articles & Papers
- "Article about Ernst Tanner's untoward conduct" (The Guardian) - This article discusses alleged homophobic slurs hurled by Ernst Tanner at a referee, raising questions about the culture at Philadelphia Union.
People Mentioned
- Jaman Moore - Referenced for his comments on Blue Sky regarding coaching approaches in winner-lose games.
- Paul Harvey - Praised for his content and thoughts, particularly his writing for The Outfield.
- Tyler Heaps - Mentioned in the context of player transfers and his past role with the US National Team and federation analytics.
- Mikey Veris - Suggested as someone who might have been involved in player scouting and data analysis, particularly for Luca Bombino.
- Tom Bogert - Referenced for a reply from Luis Muzi regarding business with Brazil.
- Luis Muzi (Orlando City) - Mentioned for his insights on the business relationship between MLS and Brazilian teams.
- Nick Gilman - Will be attending the NWSL Championship and is part of the ASA representation there.
Organizations & Institutions
- FIFA - The global governing body of football, whose calendar and international match windows are a key consideration for MLS schedule changes.
- UEFA - The administrative body for football in Europe.
- MLS - The Major League Soccer, the primary subject of discussion regarding its schedule changes and playoff format.
- CPL - The Canadian Premier League, mentioned in the context of a cold-weather final.
- NBA - The National Basketball Association, mentioned for its finals schedule.
- NFL - The National Football League, mentioned in the context of competition for sports viewership.
- NWSL - The National Women's Soccer League, whose championship will be attended by ASA representatives.
Websites & Online Resources
- Blue Sky - A social media platform where Jaman Moore's comments were posted.
- FBref - A website providing football statistics, used to cite xG (expected goals) data for specific matches.
- The Outfield - A publication for which Paul Harvey writes.
- Expected Own Goals - Recommended for NWSL coverage, especially regarding playoffs and organizational changes.
- Patreon - A platform for supporting the podcast and website, offering access to their Discord server.
- Discord - An online communication platform, mentioned as a place for discussions and insights.