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What are the USSF Pro League Standards and why are they so problematic? It's about a LOT more than Promotion & Relegation

What are the USSF Pro League Standards and why are they so problematic? It's about a LOT more than Promotion & Relegation

The PLS stifles investment in the sport and limits competition

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Often times those with the best intentions end up being part of the problem. That’s certainly the case with the United States Soccer Federation’s (USSF) Pro League Standards (PLS), something when first devised in 1995 …

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