MLS Announces New Playoff Format, Will Move to Single-Elimination in 2019

The MLS Cup playoffs will have a different look in 2019, with 14 teams all competing for a title in an elimination bracket.

The league announced the changes Monday, also providing a bracket that shows just one team in each conference getting a first-round bye.

Additionally, the entire postseason will be played between Oct. 19 and Nov. 10 to avoid the FIFA international breaks.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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