re: USL to vote on pro/rel

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The idea behind implementing Pro/Rel is two-fold for the USL. Firstly, it would differentiate the league system from Major League Soccer, the sole Division 1 league in the United States. Having merit-based promotion and relegation is something MLS would have many issues actually implementing, meaning the USL would be unique to have it. “USL is in a great position because it can adopt promotion/relegation,” said one USL owner in the Athletic article. “MLS have backed themselves into a corner because how do you tell San Diego that they’re going to pay $500 million dollars (for an expansion fee) and maybe will get relegated?”

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Second, it could help the league’s long-term survival. One anonymous USL owner in the article goes on to explain that MLS “will destroy USL long-term” if the two leagues continue on their current paths. Essentially both leagues use the franchise model to bring professional soccer to metro areas. Historically, when MLS entered a market, the powerful league always superseded USL teams. For example, Charlotte, Saint Louis, and Austin are now dominated by recently-added MLS clubs.

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USL owner taking shots at MLS

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The source goes on to say that the implementation of Pro/Rel could see USL attempt to acquire Division 1 sanctioning down the line.

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This is going to force USSFs hand and expose its preferentially treatment shown to MLS