Competition Initiatives Set

Commissioner Don Garber and Deputy Commissioner Ivan Gazidis held a press conference today to announce a new format that will allow more of a competitive nature in MLS.

Here is a short list:

• Teams will line up alongside each other in the tunnel prior to emerging for kickoff.

• As teams enter the field, led by the referees (FIFA style), a new MLS anthem will be played.

• In-stadium commercial PA announcements during play will be significantly reduced.

• The pattern of directional cuts, so as to assist fans and referees better view offside decisions

• The four MLS teams with the best regular season records in 2007 will qualify for SuperLiga 2008.

Other initiatives here