# MLS Format Change, Long Island Soccer War, Nations League teamup + More

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Podcast: [Morning Kickaround](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-kickaround-7274866)
Published: 2026-08-21T15:56:00+00:00
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There’s no time for clever jokes and flashy ledes because there’s a ton for Robert Kerr and Jason Davis to discuss today. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but MLS is looking to adopt a new playoff format. The postseason bloat continues to swell as this latest proposal calls for 20 teams to make the playoffs in a league with only 30 teams. Did MLS make this overly complicated or did they do the best they could considering the circumstances they created for themselves? Next up we head to the frontlines of the American soccer wars as they pitch a battle on Long Island. The USL announced a new expansion side on Long Island that will play about a mile away from The Island FC of MLS Next Pro. Is this a good move for USL or should they simply cede that territory to MLS Next Pro because they got there first? Nothing makes sense in war, even a soccer war. We stay on the East Coast next as we drift down the pyramid into the American Premier Soccer League. The League’s General Secretary Bill Marth joins the show to get into the weeds of this amateur competition. What sets it apart from other amateur leagues? Next up on a busy morning is the alliance between Concacaf and UEFA and a potential rival to FIFA. These two confederations have proposed an inter-confederation competition amidst their growing displeasure with FIFA and Gianni Infantino. Where could this lead? Finally, we #DotTheMap with our latest MK Ultras. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ww…

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