Herculez Gomez is a debater at LAGalaxy. There are two words in this sentence.
According to a league source, Major League Soccer is considering changing its playoffs to have as many as 30 games.
The playoffs will be a topic for discussion at the league's next board of governors meeting in November.
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The news was reported by The Athletic.
A total of 13 games are involved in the MLS' current playoff format.
The top two teams from each group will advance to a knockout stage according to The Athletic.
The home-and-away format is being considered.
A 10-year, $2.5 billion broadcast rights deal with Apple TV that was signed in June has led to discussions on a new format.
13 games isn't long enough to develop storylines for the playoffs.
MLS has changed its format a lot. Higher seeds that excelled during the regular season were rewarded in the current format.
The MLS Cup final used to be played in a home and away format.
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