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David Beckham on MLS Promotion-Relegation: 'It Makes It Exciting'

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David Beckham has backed the prospect of promotion and relegation eventually being introduced to MLS, but he warned "there needs to be a real stability in the league before you get to that point."

The 25th season of MLS kicks off on Saturday and will include two new expansion clubs, Inter Miamiand Nashville.

Beckham, 44, is a part-owner of the Miami outfit, and they will finally make their MLS bow against LAFC on Sunday.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy superstar weighed in on the MLS promotion-relegation debate at a media roundtable for the launch of the new season, per Ryan Tolmich of Goal:

"On the relegation system, you know that's one thing that I've thankfully never experienced: being relegated.