Comments about ‘Tie sends Real Salt Lake to the playoffs’

So I am going to be ignorant and say I've never followed the playoffs since Real has never been in them.

They are saying its a two game playoff. so what happens is Real wins game one, and Chivas wins game 2? do we go on a goal differential? what if its the same? could anyone please explain how the playoffs work?

GO RSL (I hope we can dominate in both)

they play two games, first here then in california. then they aggregate the total goals. (for example: 4-1 RSL win, then a 2-0 Chivas win, means total is 4-3 RSL) if total goals are even after both games, there is 30 mins extra time. If still tied, penalties.

well done lads. beat the goats!

I couldn't watch the game but wow, that is an amazing way to go in to the playoffs for the first time!! How the playoffs works is that the first round is two games and the winner is chosen through goal differential. The games after that are do or die like the NCAA tournament.

I Agree with Coach Kreiss, Real was not looking good last night and may be they didn't deserve to tie the game, but that's the beauty of soccer don't give up until the final whistle comes and that's what happen last night. The players still had some good looks and they took advantage of that moment.
I wish Real the best for the playoffs and I hope the can go as much futher as they can. Congratulations to the Real, this was a great season and Hope this season will help them for the next seasons to come.

Congrats RSL! Next week will ned fun. I have a question. Why only 3 teams from the west are in the playoffs, while 4 from the east?

A tie!!! How exciting!!! Were your mommies there to watch?

I am so excited that they made it to the playoffs! Jason Kreis has delivered as a young coach and the future looks bright for RSL.

Did anyone read the headline "Tie sends RSL to the playoffs" Beautiful! Tie and advance! How exciting!

No, but your mom was.

RSL | 6:48 a.m. Oct. 26, 2008
Congrats RSL! Next week will ned fun. I have a question. Why only 3 teams from the west are in the playoffs, while 4 from the east?
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5 from the East, actually. The league has decided to take the top 3 from each conference, and then the best two records left (wild cards). This way I guess there's some more tension in the playoff races.

The DesNews has understated how awful and lethargic we were last night. Mathis set a new standard in uselessness, and Kreis was clueless about how to turn things around. Why then am I on top of the world today?!!!?

The substitutions for Russell and Williams ended 55 minutes of sloppy and lethargic play, and allowed us to witness 35 minutes of dangerous, attacking soccer. The goal in the 90th minute was just the right touch of drama to cap off what has been a very exciting season.

Long live Real Salt Lake!

What an amazing game to watch. Incredibly dramatic. I think Real Salt Lake is rivalring the competitiveness of the Utah Jazz now. The best tie of the season that is for sure.

Because you are too ignorant to try to see why soccer is entertaining. Much like how I'm too ignorant to understand how people find watching a 4 hour baseball game for 15 minutes of action entertaining. You watch your world series, i'll watch my soccer playoffs, and we'll both be happy:)

Good work boys, every game at DSG is an ugly gut it out type affair. Way to stick to it. Can't wait for saturday! See y'all there.

Goooooo REal!!!

Wasn't able to watch the game but followed it on the radio. After watching the highlights today, it is clear that Nick Rimando deserved to be MVP for the game. The best player for the rapids was the ref (worst no call of the year!).

My GOAL sheet for RSL this year:

Be above .500 (10, 10, 10) --> Check (close enough)

Positive Goal differential (+1) --> Check (barely)

Win at home --> Check

Win on the road --> Unchecked, this is the one area that RSL failed at, although they played tough enough at end to make the playoffs.

Stay healthy --> Unchecked, lots of injuries which almost kept RSL out of the playoffs (Espindola, Beltran, Sturgis)

Establish a deeper bench --> Check

Bring in good quality international players --> Check, I credit much.of RSL's success to Morales and Olave. I've been in Bogota twice this year and always mention Olave - haven't met anyone from Colombia that recognized the name as someone who played for Cali. He was a great find.

Good Coaching --> Check, congratulations Mr. Kreis

Winning attitude --> Check

Strengthen the midfield --> Check (in spite of yesterday's game)

Shore up the defense --> Check

Well done RSL. Can't wait for Saturday.

I just read the two playoff games will be on the Fox Soccer Channel. I don't care about the home game since I will be at the "River" but something needs to be done about the away game. Dave, if your listening, this is your chance to increase your fan base since there will be a bit more interest in the team since they are in the playoffs. This game needs to be on a channel that more people can access. And I don't mean comcast. Hopefully KSL will step up to the ball .

Games like that is why I love soccer and comment like that is why I love your mom

Regarding Justin:
If Chivas and Real end in a tie after the two games are played, when and where do they play the 30 minutes of overtime? Directly following the game in California? And would the shoot-out immediately follow the overtime if they are still tied? Does the "golden goal" rule apply in the overtime period, or is it the score at the end of the 30 minutes of overtime?

Good idea, but with Fox Soccer paying MLS broadcasting rights, very unlikely.

No, FIFA did away with the golden goal. They'll play the whole 30 minutes. The OT is played right after the second game, at the home of the higher seed (Chivas). Then PKs immediately if it's still tied.