Discussing the role of lower division leagues in growing the game in America
Tonight, at around 7pm, MLS and the NASL's Minnesota United are having a press conference. It is expected to be announced that United, which has already been announced as the next MLS expansion team, will begin MLS play in 2017 alongside Atlanta United. With Minnesota United stepping up to MLS, the NASL will be left with 12 teams, including the incoming expansion side San Francisco Deltas.
There are clear benefits for U.S. soccer to have expansion sides like Minnesota United. On a basic level, it's more job opportunities for American based talent.