MLS Next Pro to pursue D2 + D3 ?
“Under the new company, Hometown Soccer Holdings, there are plans to move NEXT Pro teams affiliated with MLS clubs to nearby mid-sized markets, according to the report.
Another key detail from the article is that MLS teams can choose to opt in and turn over control of their business operations of their second team. Those that do will still retain control of their MLS NEXT Pro teams from a soccer operations standpoint.”
Also mentions the “firm” will facilitate 6-8k seat stadiums in these mid size markets.
Looks like MLS is getting its act together and might even be putting money behind it to facilitate stadium construction.
In 10 years from now what do you see most likely:
USL Premier: 18 teams, pro/rel, solid tv rights, co existing with MLS Next Pro
Or
USL struggling in general due to business set up (no revenue sharing), MLS Next recruiting USL championship & Premier teams due to being more stable and revenue sharing ? (I don’t like it but this would be closer to reality)
Looks like MLS is about to eat USL lunch and dinner MLS plans artical