MLS SG Council will not award Supporters Shield in 2020

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A factor that may also play a role in how MLS evolves is the prospect of international broadcast rights. I can see the day when MLS receives more money from foreign broadcast rights than from North America. If that happens then these broadcasters are going to want some say when matches are played and how competitions are structured, and as we all know money talks.

Wasn't there a story a couple of years ago about some media group requesting MLS adopt promotion and relegation as a condition to a broadcast contract? Also I believe FIFA has been trying to convince the league to adopt a fall to spring season as is done in Europe. There will increasingly be external factors in force which also will play a role in the league's direction and evolution.