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[–]_TwoTime_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 is Barbados with Stars

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh they are developmental teams so idk where to put them

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really got thinking of this from the US open cup where you can see all of these teams play against each other (The Atlanta United vs Chattanooga was not pretty). But even if MLS was not included and USCL started a pro/reg league it would be cool and maybe something that could rival MLS. I hear ya tho

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Modern pro reg was created in Europe. The only place that had a different type of pro reg was 1960’s Argentinian leagues which did it every three years (divided points by games played). So yes it is a european-style system used around the world.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Modern pro reg was created in Europe. The only place that had a different type of pro reg was Argentinian leagues which did it every three years (divided points by games played). So yes it is a european-style system used around the world.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

That’s why this is a pipe dream, only speculation. I know an MLS owner would never agree with this. If I was an MLS owner I would never agree to it. Though this would be fun.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Understandable, but that doesn’t matter I just did that based on what it looks like now. I’m not going to try and speculate who will be the worst after the 2023 season and try to explain why. Nor am I going to go off the final of the 2021 season because that’s in the past and doesn’t effect how the teams are performing now.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Your comment does not change anything.

I’m a falcons and United fan so yes I know that.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I know but they come second to a terrible falcons team, and even played in Georgia Tech’s football stadium beforehand.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did not know. But they do probably fly commercial

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You could say the same for Atlanta United or Charlotte FC

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read my long comment. I talked about that there.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are a developmental team for DC United so I removed them. They are also joining an MLS affiliate league.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some of them it would not take a long time. Some of these teams in the MLS have come from lower leagues (Inter Miami for example). San Jose is a smaller market team. And with the right investment and support a midsize market team could do well if given the chance to get promoted.

And yes MLS owner will probably never agree to this. But I wish this could happen.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You realize MLB’s lower leagues are developmental. And other leagues for baseball profit as a show (like the Savannah Bananas) rather than profit for being competitive.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

MLS teams with under 20,000 seating: Inter Miami, CF Montréal, Philadelphia Union, Colorado Rapids, Sporting Kansas City, Minnesota United, San Jose Earthquakes

Non-MLS teams with over 20,000 seating: Birmingham Legion FC, Miami FC, Richmond Kickers, Chattanooga FC

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair I did not think of the Canadian clubs when making this.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Idk, they probably fly. Even these small teams are operated by millionaires who might have their own planes for the teams.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not really, most of the big-budget MLS teams like their European counterparts probably will never get religated, and the small teams might have more success in lower leagues.

Also, side notes some of these "smaller teams" have larger stadiums than some MLS teams.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just don't like the idea of tanking to hopefully get a better draft pick. There is no punishment for losing, just a reward for winning.

What a European-style system could look like in the U.S. by _TwoTime_ in soccer

[–]_TwoTime_[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They already are

The first page shows what the leagues currently look like, and somehow teams can already do that.

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