“If you’re in the USL’s shoes, with a startup league, it’s not necessarily the easiest thing in the world to get a major media company excited about a traditional rights arrangement. There was this opportunity for the USL to be…

“We have historically played through such competitions. Last year we played through the Gold Cup. This year with Copa América being here, we have to play through it as well so we can maximize the MLS match dates within the…

“The average NWSL franchise is worth $66 million according to the latest Sportico valuations. With fast-rising values like that, deep-pocketed investors, such as private equity, want in and, arguably, the league needs these deep-pocketed investors to sustain rising values.”

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“Put another way, what MLS appears to currently be doing well is giving opportunities for advancement to players from nations whose domestic leagues are in the lower tiers of quality in the Western Hemisphere. That’s not a bad thing. But…

"I told them you have to be a bit more bold, a bit more in the game. Bring in the best players. The 'Messi effect' if we want to call it that way, you see Messi and Inter Miami filling…

“In total, six clubs spent club-record fees to acquire Designated Players.”

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“Several factors were considered, including top-notch training plans, experienced coaching, effective player ID and recruitment, high-quality facilities, cutting-edge technological opportunities, and defined player pathways. Off the field, clubs were required to demonstrate a mission-aligned culture with core values, overall community…

“The changes come at a time when some owners have been pushing for more flexibility and freedom to spend to improve rosters and the on-field product.”

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“I think he has very strong views that this is just the beginning of a journey where MLS can continue to evolve and grow with the right level of investment and the right level of support to reach really tremendous…

“Yet, while streaming has a role in the soccer world in the United States, it speaks volumes to the ability of the USL Championship to earn a spot on CBS at this busy time of year. After Saturday’s game on…