MLS Playoffs

Around MLS: 2015 Playoff Updates, Kreis Dismissed and More

Kreis Around MLS

MLS has released the 2015 award finalists
Earlier this week, MLS named the finalists eligible for top player awards. The first award to be announced will be the AT&T Rookie of the Year on Nov. 10. Orlando City Forward Cyle Larin was nominated or the award after his strong play this season. The rest of the awards will be announced through Dec. 3.

READ: MLS Announces 2015 Awards Finalists


2015 MLS Playoff Update
The MLS Playoffs are now down to eight teams. Last week, LA Galaxy, New England Revolution, Sporting Kansas City, and Toronto FC were all eliminated. This past weekend started the first leg of the Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals. The second leg will begin on Nov. 8, with FC Dallas, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Columbus, Montreal, New York Red Bulls, and D.C. United all looking to advance to their respective finals.

READ: 2015 MLS Playoff Bracket


NYCFC and Jason Kreis Part Ways
NYCFC announced on Monday night that the club and Manager Jason Kreis have parted ways after their 1st season in MLS. A statement released by NYCFC stated that Kreis was unable to meet the expectations set forth by the club at the beginning of the season which ultimately led to the decision.

READ:  New York City FC parts ways with Jason Kreis as manager