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When a team cannot field a squad, and thr match cannot be rescheduled, the match is a forfeit.
This isn't how I would want to win a championship, but the cowardice of USL to follow the common rules of competition is embarrassing.
This isn't how I would want to win a championship, but the cowardice of USL to follow the common rules of competition is embarrassing.
You cannot award based on points because of the unbalanced schedule and varied competition.
By law, a team that can field 7 players can play a match. If they choose not to, it is a forfeit.
If they can field 7, it is a forfeit.
These are the laws of competition.
By law, a team that can field 7 players can play a match. If they choose not to, it is a forfeit.
If they can field 7, it is a forfeit.
These are the laws of competition.
This isn't a "Phoenix got 3 extra points" issue any more. This is a "laws of the game" issue.
Failing to follow the rules is simply another punishment for the team and fanbase because of "optics."
Failing to follow the rules is simply another punishment for the team and fanbase because of "optics."
Had it been Phoenix that violated covid protocols, you know all sorts of USL fans (most of the Eastern Conference royalty) would be calling for Tampa to be awarded the Championship.
Players get hurt. Players get injured. Players get sick. Teams have depth for a reason. Play the match with what you have. Even with a delay.
Or we can replay 2018 because Chris Cortez was injured right?
Or we can replay 2018 because Chris Cortez was injured right?
