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BREAKING: @ussoccer President launches plan for the “development of a sophisticated professional league structure encompassing 3 divisions in a promotion and relegation system.” [7/30/1988] #ProRelForUSA #USSF #WorldCup #USMNT

@3four3 @ussoccer The presentation was not released to the public. Slide from the Gulati / USSF report at the Dec 10, 2017 BoD meeting in Toronto, held after the 2017 AGM and connected to internal review of ticketing, revenue, and pricing strategies post-WC Qualifying failure. 📸 @BrianStraus

@ProRelForUSA @ussoccer Are these presentation slides available somewhere?

This Ticket Pricing Strategy slide from a USSF presentation still sticks with me. The #USMNT average attendance was about 10K higher in 1998 when ticket prices were lower. USSF = Revenue > Atmosphere.

Who can honestly comprehend this picture?

@thesoccerdon @AppleTV @MLS FFS

A new season. A new look. As we kick off our 30th season on Saturday, every MLS club will take the field wearing a custom Apple TV sleeve patch inspired by each team’s crest, colors, and identity. It’s a fresh take on a partnership that continues to elevate our league. Excited to see these on the field this weekend!

Soccer wars continue.

@ussoccer There is not one level within US Soccer governance that make sense. Pro level is a mess. Youth setup is even worse.

A statement from U.S. Soccer.

@ReformSocc33114 @MoneyGrabFC Scary 😱

This guy appears….

Outside of #1 and maybe #6, this is an underwhelming list. Hopefully the Sporting Director’s list is different. #USMNT

*History Lesson* @ussoccer still does not adhere to FIFA Statutes: Regulations Governing the Application of the Statutes - Article 9 - Sporting Integrity > Principle of Promotion and Relegation

Fix the federation. Reboot the system. With the World Cup coming in 2026, it’s a perfect opportunity to show the world we are finally serious by installing true association football connected from youth to the #USMNT #USWNT #ProRelForUSA

@usmntonly @FOXSoccer What do you expect him to say. Any other coach probably wouldn’t have him on #USMNT roster.

“I see no issue with the direction we're heading.” Matt Turner after the USMNT’s elimination in Copa America. (via @FOXSoccer)

The system needs a reboot. #USSF

Promotion & Relegation completely changes how communities care about their soccer clubs. Every game and season is meaningful. Without it in the US, we’re missing a key part of what makes soccer special. Look at @Wrexham_AFC. Look at Como today. We need @ProRelForUSA.

@MoneyGrabFC @ussoccer @cone_cindy @jtbatson That’s funny. Behind the best humor is some truth.

@ussoccer @cone_cindy @jtbatson Found the leaked draft version before you guys tidied it up a bit.

.@cone_cindy and @jtbatson detail U.S. Soccer’s strategic vision » ussoc.cr/91323

If @MLS refuses to participate in the @opencup, pull the USSF/D1 sanction. That’s the path forward.

A fun listen for those who follow #FIFA and their disingenuous quest to grow the beautiful game. #ESPN #FOX

“Sporting merit is what counts.” —@FIFAcom Disclaimer: FIFA terms and conditions are not valid in the USA. The result of a system not built on sporting merit may produce unwanted side effects.

Is U.S. Soccer truly independent? Or does it still work for Major League Soccer? With #MLS decision to abandon the Open Cup… we’re about to find out.

.@MLS reaction will be to change their own roster restrictions to allow for more reserve team players to be added to their 1st team’s @opencup rosters. Which is fine. They should’ve just done that instead of posturing like they did. This whole thing is dumb. MLS sucks 🤦‍♂️