Introducing promotion and relegation to the United States’ club soccer will bring positive economic impact, according to a by Deloitte, one of the “Big Four” accounting firms. The report is commissioned by Silva International Investments, an owner in the North American Soccer League club Miami FC.
The report concludes that while US club soccer has come a long way since the early days, it still has a long way to go to reach its full potential. MLS’ fee expansion model has a limited lifespan, according to the report, and it will experience challenges in increasing broadcast and matchday revenue in the future.