There are going to be major changes to the MLS playoff format for 2019.
Changes to the bracket
In 2018, 12 teams qualified for the playoffs. In 2019, 14 clubs will qualify. (That’s almost 60% of the league.)
A first-round bye will only be awarded to one team per conference.
Clubs that earn higher seeds will host all of their games.
Every game will be single elimination, so there will be no more aggregates.
There will be no reseeding throughout the tournament, so if “the No. 7 seed upsets the No.