Few concepts are as controversial as the idea of introducing promotion and relegation into American sports — specifically, Major League Soccer — but Silva International Investments, owners of MiamiFC, which just completed its first season in the NASL, commissioned a pro/rel study by management consulting firm Deloitte. It concludes American club soccer isn’t immediately ready for promotion andrelegation but there might be benefits at various levels.

Already have an account? Sign In.

Get all the news

Become a Soccer America Pro member

Unlock immediate access to every story, exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV, comments and complete archives.

Or continue reading this article for free
Register now