BREAKING: @ussoccer President launches plan for the “development of a sophisticated professional league structure encompassing 3 divisions in a promotion and relegation system.”
[7/30/1988] #ProRelForUSA#USSF#WorldCup#USMNT
This is a joke. The leader of the scout program needs to either be let go or given a raise by MLS. Appearances for a national team affect the ability to get a work visa and a players worth. MLS player transfer fees increase. It all benefits the @MLS
100% MLS academy u16 call up!! No words for this kind of spirited recruiting effort. We are so bad at this.. @TaylorTwellman This is what I was talking about…. How do you justify the incestual relationship between US Soccer and MLS without saying the ynt call up system lacks merit? And since our national ynt lacks merit, the national team lacks merit.
USSF rewiring a youth system that they previously wired with the Development Academy and then cut the wire on to allow MLS to enter the youth space (MLSNext). Sure, I’m sure this will work out fine.
U.S. Soccer is on the verge of taking over the U.S. Youth Soccer Association.
A significant, historic step toward a re-wiring of America's youth soccer system — but it comes w/ many unknowns.
News, details, explanations, etc. free to read @TheAthletic:
https://t.co/uLEGorgekZ
@usafan19@AlexiLalas Built programs from the ground up, worked at every level of coaching + admin + volunteered to the point of financial irresponsibility. I “banter” online very little anymore ‘cause I’ve become disenchanted. @AlexiLalas is an entertaining contrarian whose comments are disingenuous
@3four3@ussoccer The presentation was not released to the public. Slide from the Gulati / USSF report at the Dec 10, 2017 BoD meeting in Toronto, held after the 2017 AGM and connected to internal review of ticketing, revenue, and pricing strategies post-WC Qualifying failure. 📸 @BrianStraus
This Ticket Pricing Strategy slide from a USSF presentation still sticks with me.
The #USMNT average attendance was about 10K higher in 1998 when ticket prices were lower. USSF = Revenue > Atmosphere.
We are excited to announce the USL is launching a Division One men’s professional league!
This new league will bring top-tier soccer to more communities, elevate the game and create more opportunities for players, clubs and fans.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/JIsvhD5Ezg
*History Lesson* @ussoccer still does not adhere to FIFA Statutes: Regulations Governing the Application of the Statutes - Article 9 - Sporting Integrity > Principle of Promotion and Relegation
Fix the federation. Reboot the system. With the World Cup coming in 2026, it’s a perfect opportunity to show the world we are finally serious by installing true association football connected from youth to the #USMNT#USWNT#ProRelForUSA
Promotion & Relegation completely changes how communities care about their soccer clubs. Every game and season is meaningful. Without it in the US, we’re missing a key part of what makes soccer special. Look at @Wrexham_AFC. Look at Como today. We need @ProRelForUSA.