It is my sincere hope that this is true.

how many owners outside of MLS (and even some inside MLS) have $20 million

And we have all proven time and time again we don't really know what's going on.

Why would USSF not sanction one group to be Div 2?

One group is attempting to talk it through, (maybe they know something we don't?). The other knows they can't make it and has decided all on their own to go their own direction without even attempting to asking for sanctioning (maybe they know something we don't?).

That all says a lot to me...

Fact: USSF wants a second league for their own reasons, for the future of American soccer development.

USL has no intention of being involved in anything other that what benefits them.
I know one thing for sure, you never get what you don't ask for!

USSF
State run youth leagues
Academy team leagues
YNT
Second division
First division
MNT

USL
On their own, finally out of the loop!


*The divorce is now final, one side decided they don't need the home anyway it's not worth fighting for and they now go their separate ways.

USSF also doesn't want a Division 2 league that can't get through it's first season, which is why they set the standards high for the new Division 2 requirements.

And I don't see NASL2 even in the ballpark as far as meeting those requirements with eight strong, stable franchises.

And yet they are sitting down to talk?

It's sometimes amazing what two groups of people, who share a common goal, can accomplish when they get together to talk about the future.

Because they dont meet the standards the USSF Set up. I think USSF would rather not have a D2 league in 2011 than one that doesnt meet the standards they set up. Why would they go through the hassle of the new standards only to let them laspe the first year?



USL is asking for santioning, just not for D2 status.



I believe USSF says they are interested in a strong lower level soccer, that includes USL




Im not sure how you come to this conclusion, USL has been huge in the development of USSF MNT and WNT. several MLS teams have academies that are in the SYL or PDL. Thre has been alot of talk about the D3 level being the most likely spot for the MLS reserve teams to play.


On the last USMNT squad, there were 13 players that played under the USL umbrella during their development.

another pathetic attempt by the USL

Or maybe the USL recognizes the reality of the situation that they don't have eight teams that can meet the new USSF Division Two standards.

So how long until NASL2 realizes the reality of their situation?

If I had to guess, I would say the realization will come when it it too late to effectively change course. Although I hope I am wrong.

Has anyone else seen the new NASL Discussion Zone site?