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A soccer league is launching in the U.S. to rival MLS, paving way for 1st promotion and relegation system in America

The United Soccer League announced plans to launch a Division One men's professional league in 2027, aiming to rival Major League Soccer, as confirmed by the USL.
The new league will allow for a promotion and relegation system, a first for professional soccer in the U.S., according to Alec Papadakis, CEO of the USL.
USL President Paul McDonough stated that league officials met with U.S. Soccer and received no objections to the plan for the new league.
The league aims to create a long-term pathway for clubs and players while expanding access to top-tier soccer across various communities in the U.S., as noted by Papadakis.

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A soccer league is launching in the U.S. to rival MLS, paving way for 1st promotion and relegation system in America

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