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Blue Notes: New MLS Playoff Format, Pierre Called Up, KC Current Honored, Apple TV Update, SKC Rumored Signing

Did you miss a story about Kansas City soccer? How about MLS or NWSL? Almost certainly, so let’s swing around the city and their various leagues and get caught up.

MLS Playoff Format Changes?

The Athletic is reporting that “Major League Soccer is considering a massive change to its playoff format for 2023.” The rumor, from sources insides the league and clubs, is that the change will move the playoffs to a competition with up to 30 games, instead of the current 13. Partially this has to do with the new Apple TV deal (more on that below) and increasing important games for the platform.