The addition of promotion and relegation in the top professional leagues in the United States could be a major boon for the sport on several fronts, according to a business study by Deloitte, though Major League Soccer expressed concerns about the report's credibility.
The study concludes that promotion and relegation between MLS and the lower divisions, NASL and USL, could lead to added interest in the growing U.S. soccer market, better attendance for all leagues involved and improved player development from America's youth programs and clubs.
However, the study also says that it's still too early to consider such a system in the U.