In his first public comments since NASL owners met last week in Atlanta to plot the circuit’s future, commissioner Bill Peterson stressed to SI.com that the league intends to move forward from a position of strength. That means identifying and coalescing around a core of committed clubs next season, and then crafting a plan to expand intelligently in 2018 and beyond.
“The discussions were both positive and productive, and many of the agenda items were largely focused on the league’s long-term vision,” Peterson said. “It was exciting to see owners emphasizing their commitment towards ensuring that the NASL continues to develop.