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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is interesting that this is even coming up. All the major US sports have adopted rule changes to either add offense or speed up play. The motivation is spectator revenue. All the purists cry foul whenever it happens too.

Soccer appears to be the one sport that hasn't changed substantially (other than styles) for decades.  It would probably accelerate the adoption of soccer as a major sport in the US. This might not be the right rule change, but I can see the idea of adding offense gaining traction.[/quote]

The other rules that have or are being considered.

1) Yellow and red cards would be similar to hockey - ie player would leave game for a set time.
2) Unlimited subs(like college soccer). I like this as a fan. I want yo see the players at their best not teams team with tired players.
3) reducing games to 30 minute 1/2.

Think 2-3 will pass at some point. It will allow more games($$$) with less playing time. The stars too many games(league play, champions match, national team commitment, etc) [/quote]

Using rules that college soccer uses would be terrible. Look at the awful affect unlimited subs has had on College Soccer, it is a terrible product to watch. [/quote]

No that is the talent and limited practice time. [/quote]

Not quite, unlimited subs would put a premium on work rate over tactics and pacing. The game would migrate more towards frenetic chaos than it would on deliberate and methodical movement. [/quote]

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