There’s teams like Orlando, Cincinnati who were directly bought by MLS. Austin Bold and Charlotte Independence who self-relegated/went on hiatus when MLS’ Austin & Charlotte FC came around.

The 8 teams that left over the last 2 seasons are MLS reserve sides whose departure is ultimately great for USL. Everyone else folded due to financial issues of their own and not the league

USL is where many MLS markets got their start and teams like San Diego, Sacramento, Louisville + more will be looked at the same way. They aim to include underlooked soccer markets and we’re perfect to be an inclusion. If you’re gonna have reservations don’t take it on USL, they’re a solid league