Japanese league revolutionizes soccer with MLS-style rule change to eliminate draws: How does it work?

In a move reminiscent of Major League Soccer, Japan’s top division has adopted a rule designed to eliminate draws.

As the game continues to evolve, soccer has undergone significant changes in how it is played and governed. The introduction of technology has been the defining shift of this century, but new rules are also created regularly to address specific needs. Now, the Japanese league has taken a step that mirrors certain aspects of MLS.

During the first half of the year, the J-League...