MLS - Major League Soccer

On the one hand, it could just be he's sore from losing. On the other hand, I agree that MLS needs to either reduce the number of games teams play or loosen the roster rules to allow more depth. At least, if they want MLS teams to perform consistently well in international matches.

Throughout all the competitions we’ve been in this year, for any teams that are going to this next year, I can tell you the rules and regulations of MLS roster are not ample enough and we are not equipped enough for all these competitions”, said Cherundolo to reporters after the final.

We have done an incredible job to stay in all comps very late but our guys are depleted”, he continued, “our stadium officer is tired, everyone is tired. Maybe it’s too many games or maybe we don’t have enough players and I think moving forward to create a competitive advantage for MLS, I think the owners and commissioners need to sit down and come up with solutions. The status quo does not work and I can tell you that is the opinion of other coaches as well.