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USL to adopt promotion-relegation in historic 1st for U.S. soccer


Published on 2025-03-19 13:05:25 - ESPN
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  • United Soccer League (USL) club owners voted on Wednesday for a promotion and relegation system, marking the first time the European-style system would be implemented in the United States.

The USL (United Soccer League) is set to introduce a promotion and relegation system starting in 2024, marking a historic shift in American soccer. This system will initially apply to the USL League One and USL League Two, allowing teams to move between these leagues based on their performance. This move aims to enhance competition and provide a merit-based pathway for clubs to advance or face relegation, a common practice in European football but unprecedented in the U.S. professional soccer landscape. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to grow soccer in America by fostering a more dynamic and competitive league structure.

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