The USL has released their plan for a 14 team D1 league with promotion/relegation they plan to start in 2028. I'll believe it when I see it, but they also say 5-6 of the new D1 teams will likely be expansion teams. Who would pay the startup costs and franchise fees necessary to compete in a D1 league when there's a decent chance you're going to get relegated in the first or second season?
USL targets 2028 Division I launch with 14 founding teams