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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

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I don’t think USL is concerned. The MLS reserve teams draw a few hundred fans per game and don’t offer consistent competition to the other clubs. They were helpful in elevating USL when the NASL folded and helped serve each other’s needs, but USL has sufficient teams nationwide to have two strong divisions without the MLS reserves. [/quote]

Maybe MLS got sick of their 16-20 year olds consistently being beaten by teams with 30 year olds in the USL.[/quote]

I think this goes both ways. USL wanting more competition for its teams, MLS wanting a space for their players coming up to play. The group that will lose out the most is NCAA. This will now provide a pathway to skip out on college, get into a pro system and earn some money while still not being thrown into the deep end. [/quote]

Hmmm.  Not so sure it will have a impact on NCAA.  A kid might forgo a subsidized college degree to play MLS.  But to play MLS Next Pro?  I doubt there will be many kids willing to forgo college for whatever pittance that league will pay.[/quote]

This is not about college. European clubs view of US soccer has changed. MLS is a selling league and you need a pool to continue that. The big names like Pepi will earn MLS 12-15 million but there is money to be made below that level. College is amateurs hour. Look for a clear separation of paths between pro or college on the men’s side. The girls side will continue to sell “playing in college” dream but the boys will be about playing on Tuesday and Wednesday. [/quote]

That is an interesting take on it and makes sense. Kind of like a clear separation between club and high school soccer. in fact, MLSNext does not allow you to play for your high school team unless you are getting any type of scholarship because of it (Baltimore is a big HS soccer area and the rule was probably put in place for areas like that) .[/quote]

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