How USL can rival MLS: quirks, streaming and, yes, promotion and relegation
by James Nalton from US news | The Guardian on (#6VCKJ)
A proposal to start a new top-tier league in the United States will only work if the competition embraces what makes soccer in the country different
When the men's World Cup comes to the United States - alongside Canada and Mexico - in 2026, it will be played in NFL-sized stadiums in major metropolitan areas throughout the country. The final, played just a few miles from New York City, will no doubt leave a lasting impression.
The United Soccer League saw an opportunity in this, but not where you might think.
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