In 2012, the Premier League’s end-of-season format made a mighty compelling case to MLS brass.
For years, the Premier League has wrapped up its season by synching kickoff times on the final day of the season. In some cases, the point at the top of the table is moot. In 2016, for instance, Leicester City’s final match was more of a title coronation than it was a determiner. But elsewhere, Champions League spots were up for grabs. Europa League spots were on the line. Relegation battles needed deciding.
But 2012 was a stirring example of what the format can produce.