It's rare in Europe to not have 2 off days. Usually games are rescheduled or managers put out reserves for 1 of the games.

MLS needs an excuse only if you think this tournament is worth the effort. I'm still not convinced that its time has come. For some teams to win it will take something like 14 games (assuming the elimination rounds are 2-legged). That's half a pro season right there. When exactly did MLS redefine its business model to account for that? The games draw squat and don't pay for themselves. Mexican teams are putting out reserves too. The market just isn't anywhere close to justifying such a prolonged event. And it's not going make any difference in the next MLS player going to Europe (Edu, Altidore, Guzan did just fine without this “showcase”).

Someone tell Seattle the're going to the wrong league already …

Besides, there are many cases of Premiership and other European club sides getting a Sunday – Tuesday / Wednesday – Saturday run due to Cup or European commitments. It happens all over the world. It's usually considered a trapping of success. If you don't want that frequency of matches, it'll be taken away from you quickly. Additionally, don't US colleges follow a weekend-heavy schedule? And isn't that where a large number of MLS players come from? This isn't new to any North American player!

MLS has no excuse for their poor showing compared to USL clubs. From earning the opportunity to represent their country, to group qualifiers, to the group stage itself, USL sides have consistently earned results; MLS sides have consistently embarrassed themselves.

KARTIK – Time to change this to USL TALK. Turns out the “a League” is the real “A” League in North America!

Clavijo made a mistake. Is this shocking considering he did nothing but make mistakes in his tenure?

Montreal also has Matt Jordan who was quality for many years in MLS. He saved the game last night for the Impact.

USL has shown well. The players have taken advantage of this exposure. But I couldn't help to point out that playing off of one or two days rest is nothing new for these teams. Something virtually no other fully professional league does on a regular basis. Any win on the road is impressive (ask Panathinaikos and Chelsea) and these Central American teams can be dangerous, but I'd bet Montreal has a higher payroll, something few here seem to have in perspective.

I don't know where you think I'm getting this stuff. Maybe MSL should pay me to give them talking points?

Fixture congestion helps USL. They are more used to it!

So the results they have achieved are illegitimate. They are not professionals. Only MLS players are pros. So the fact that they have less money and theoretically should have less depth helps them!

Maybe MLS should lower the salary cap?

Man I hope Garber compensates you well. You are like Baghdad Bob.

Roberto Brown was out of shape and isn't missed in Colorado. They're happy with Conor Casey.