[MLS AWARDS FINAL FIVE] When MLS sends out its ballots for the end-of-the-year awards, clearly stated is that selections should be based on performances inleague matches, with all external competitions — Open Cup, Concacaf, friendlies, etc. — excluded. Such a decree is easy to stipulate and difficult to implement, since the league has instilledpolicies of travel, budget, and resources through which its teams can be more competitive in the Concacaf Champions League, for example.
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