Reserve Team, B Team - What Should MLS Do?
by Dave Clark on Jan 22, 2012 4:45 PM PST in MLS Dreams and Fantasies

In the past week discussion in England has sprung up regarding the right way to handle a reserve league. The current system is somewhat similar to what MLS currently has, where the reserve teams operate outside of the league pyramid. Andre Villas-Boas, manager at Chelsea, wants the English to try to adapt their system to be more like Spain and Germany, where the reserve teams become "B" sides that operate within the pyramid.

MLS has similar issues with its Reserves, but no entrenched history at the lower pro level. Some teams use their Reserves to keep deeper senior players fresh, while others use their 10 games to develop roster spots 21+ and get Academy players a taste of the pros. The idea of integrating Reserve teams with lower leagues in America isn't new on this site, but in light of the recent news out of England I revisited the topic with Adrian Hanauer at practice on Saturday

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2012



Columbus Crew
DC United
New England Revolution
Toronto FC
Impact de Montreal FC
RB New York
Philadelphia Union


Chicago Fire
Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas
Sporting Kansas City
Colorado Rapids
RSL


Seattle Sounders
Portland Timbers
Chivas USA
San Jose Earthquakes
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Los Angeles Galaxy

NEW YORK – Major League Soccer announced Monday the schedule for the 2012 MLS Reserve League season. Each of the 19 MLS clubs will participate in 10 matches for a total of 95 Reserve League games.

For the full Reserve League schedule, CLICK HERE (http://www.mlssoccer.com/reserve/2012/schedule).

Teams may at their discretion schedule additional exhibition games for their reserve squads against non-MLS opponents.

At the conclusion of the Reserve League season, the team with the most points out of all three conferences will be determined the Reserve League Champion. As in Major League Soccer, three points is awarded for a win, one point for a draw and no points for a loss.

Full Rules and Regulations for the 2012 MLS Reserve League can be found in the Reserve League Handbook, by CLICKING HERE (http://pressbox.mlssoccer.com/content/2012-major-league-soccer-reserve-league-handbook ).

LA Blues Down Chivas USA Reserves

Fondy scores second goal in as many games for 1-0 win

Los Angeles Blues News Release -- http://www.labluesprosoccer.com

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

CARSON, Calif. – The Los Angeles Blues defeated the CD Chivas USA reserves 1-0 on Monday, courtesy of a 76th minute header by Matt Fondy. The striker’s second game-winner in three days put the icing on a strong team performance against an opponent that featured several potential first-team starters, including Venezuelan international Alejandro Moreno and former Sporting Kansas City star Ryan Smith.

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