How MLS bends rules, hoping against hope to help the MetroStars. Garber predicts profits within five-year period. Severe MLS headache over World Cup, Olympic scheduling conflicts is somewhat relieved. MLS should make play for Suker. Teams feast on home cooking at .741 pace.
League gets dismissal of much of players law suit, but trial is still set.
Ten early observations of 2000 MLS season. MLS attendance holds its own when compared to European leagues. MLS commits to submit competing plan for women s league by May 1. MLS policies appear to favor parity over quality. Upon comparison, MLS financial status is not as bad as it might appear.