The praising of Coleman's understanding of the players and Rowdies' culture combined with the glaring omition of a line thanking Robbie and wishing him well makes me suspect this is a bit deeper than an-field results.

You're too benevolent on the youth.

If they're going to continue to copy/paste off of the English conventions, then it's purple, like the EPL logo.

It would require giving the W-league a new hue.

Disappointed in everyone that we're a week past the announcement and no one has asked the obvious question; What color will USL use for the Premier branding?

Have I missed everyone piling on MLS for giving San Diego a Leagues Cup spot because... money, or is everyone just letting that absurdity slide?

Is the 'teams entering in the same round can't face each other unless necessary' rule still applying?

As now explained, I'm much more comfortable with this.

It's still terrible that a large chunk of MLS gets a pass and that it'll be framed as a win when compared to last year.

Got it.

I was reading it as something different.

Having the 'low seeds' predetermined to be on the road is doing some real solid work to ensure amateur sides can't host and can't face each other to guarantee one them to advance.

For all the magical elements we love about the Cup, these are some major steps to eliminate them.