Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 21:49     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/



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.


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


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.


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.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 16:49     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Anonymous wrote:NCAA becomes even more of the castoff for international players who couldn't get pro contracts in Europe or central/south america.


Oh no, NCAA soccer ratings will drop
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 16:28     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Anonymous wrote:NCAA becomes even more of the castoff for international players who couldn't get pro contracts in Europe or central/south america.


American schools with American student athletes - the horror
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 16:27     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
NCAA becomes even more of the castoff for international players who couldn't get pro contracts in Europe or central/south america.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 16:01     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/



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.


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


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.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 12:01     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/



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.


Maybe MLS got sick of their 16-20 year olds consistently being beaten by teams with 30 year olds in the USL.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 11:34     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/



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.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 11:18     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Why would I want to watch the second or third teams of MLS clubs play against each other? At least USL opens up soccer to a wider fan base. They are also close to introducing pro/rel which would be huge for American soccer. If anything, MLS should be worried.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 11:15     Subject: Re:MLSNext Pro League announced
What age group(s)is this geared towards?
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 11:14     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Break this down for those of us not as soccer savvy. A players finishes u19 (or however high they go) at mlsnext, and then try and play for mlsnext pro?
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 10:31     Subject: Re:MLSNext Pro League announced
Anonymous wrote:They are trying to setup a pathway to the pro's. And it starts with MLSNext, based on the graphic on the webpage. This may solidify the relevance of MLSNext seeing as how it is a new program.


MLS Next is the revenue source to support MLS Next pro. Players can enter from anywhere.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 10:23     Subject: Re:MLSNext Pro League announced
Answering own question fine print says dc 2023
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 10:22     Subject: Re:MLSNext Pro League announced
Why no DC team?
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 10:06     Subject: Re:MLSNext Pro League announced
They are trying to setup a pathway to the pro's. And it starts with MLSNext, based on the graphic on the webpage. This may solidify the relevance of MLSNext seeing as how it is a new program.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2021 10:01     Subject: MLSNext Pro League announced
Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/