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Thursday briefing: The United Soccer League to introduce promotion and relegation system

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20 March 2025 - 4:30 AM

The United Soccer League (USL) has revealed plans to incorporate promotion and relegation, following majority approval from club owners.

The move sees the USL become the first US-based football league to adopt a promotion and relegation system, and comes as part of a plan to align with elite European divisions.

In February, the USL announced the launch of a new Division One league, which will take effect from the 2027/28 season. Once established, this will form

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