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Getting into the MLS 08:20 - Feb 27 with 575 views

How does it work for US team getting into the MLS as their is no relegation?

Is it a money thing or do they have to wait for a team to dropp out?

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Getting into the MLS on 08:45 - Feb 27 with 517 views

MattinLondon

Think it takes years in the planning - a soccer specific stadium has to be constructed, a sound fan base to build on, massive investment and a lot of local political support is needed.

The MLS, though easy for some to mock, is a thriving league, wealthier than many established European leagues and better attended than most as well.

In terms of relegation and promotion- that isn’t really a thing over there - so doubt if that’s a problem.

Maybe US based posters will be able to give you more detail.

Getting into the MLS on 09:04 - Feb 27 with 470 views

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Getting into the MLS on 08:45 - Feb 27 by MattinLondon

Thanks

Getting into the MLS on 09:21 - Feb 27 with 444 views

GeoffSentence

younger posters may not realise that there didnt used to be relegation and promotion from division 4 as it was (league two now kids, thats grade inflation) and non-league. Instead he bottom team had to apply for re-election against non-league teams applying to join the league. Hartlepool survived re-election 14 times, and Wimbledon and Wigan were teams who entered the league via that process.

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Getting into the MLS on 09:30 - Feb 27 with 420 views

C_HealyIsAPleasure

They basically need the league to decide to add teams, either to replace someone if a team was to fold or because the MLS is expanding. I suppose it’s possible the league could decide to kick someone out for another reason too but very unlikely

In the event the MLS is looking to add teams they’d basically then enter a sort of bidding process for the new ‘franchise’, which would take into account things like the setup, location and fanbase (potential or established). Essentially they will be looking at who adds the most value to the league. Worth noting that there’s a pretty hefty fee attached too

Worth noting that a city could effectively join too via an existing franchise (team) relocating, but I’m assuming your question is in reference to Phoenix Rising and our new overlords so not relevant here

Finally I guess it could be possible that if the game continues to grow in the US the MLS at some point decides to operate a relegation model in line with other football leagues, but again very unlikely given the way other sports leagues operate (very successfully) in the States

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Getting into the MLS on 09:46 - Feb 27 with 367 views

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Getting into the MLS on 09:21 - Feb 27 by GeoffSentence
younger posters may not realise that there didnt used to be relegation and promotion from division 4 as it was (league two now kids, thats grade inflation) and non-league. Instead he bottom team had to apply for re-election against non-league teams applying to join the league. Hartlepool survived re-election 14 times, and Wimbledon and Wigan were teams who entered the league via that process.

And let's not forget norwich had to apply for re-election at least twice. They should add that to their threadbare roll of honour.

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