Every weekend, the whole world plays for something. America deserves the same. I just signed to bring promotion & relegation to American soccer. Make every match matter. 👇 #OpenTheLeague #EveryMatchMatters
Win and go up. Lose and go down. That's promotion & relegation
It makes every game matter. America's one of the only soccer nations without it, because a few MLS owners fear it'll hurt their investment. But done right, everyone wins — fans, players, coaches, sponsors and even the owners. This petition is how we show ownership we're ready to take our league to a new level.
Help us open the league by signing and sharing — WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
No spam. No fees. Just fans telling MLS owners: open the league.
Millions are watching the beautiful game on U.S. soil. This is just the kickoff — we carry the momentum through the whole MLS season, surge again at the MLS Cup Playoffs, and finish at MLS Cup. Add your name and keep it loud.
Everywhere else on Earth, every match means something. Clubs claw to climb, scrap to survive, and dream their way to the top. Win, you go up. Lose, you go down. That's promotion and relegation, and it turns dead-end seasons into edge-of-your-seat drama where every single game matters.
America is one of the only soccer nations without it, not because fans don't want it (we desperately do), but because a handful of MLS owners have blocked it, worried it could dent their investment.
Here's the thing: done right, it's a win for everyone: season long, nail biting excitement, fuller stadiums, richer TV deals, the game reaching brand new cities, more sponsors, better play, more player and coach development, and a real shot for every club and every player.
When fans, players, coaches, sponsors, investors and media all stand up together and say open the league, the few reluctant owners can't ignore it.
Add your name and spread the word. Let's show MLS and U.S. Soccer that we're ready to open the league, and elevate the game for all of us. ⚽🇺🇸
Add your name — then pick your play. Three fun ways to make your voice impossible to ignore.
A bold, club-colored card with your photo — built to post on Instagram & TikTok.
Add your name →Your "#WeGotPromoted!" celebration — or your relegation despair — for the challenge.
Add your name →A personalized post built from your answers — your club, your rival, your stakes.
Add your name →Real supporters, real reasons. Post yours — it goes live instantly for the world to see. Then add your name below.
Posts publicly and instantly. Keep it kind — abusive messages are auto-blocked, and anyone can report a comment. Ready? Add your name →
We're rallying signatures all season — from the World Cup spotlight through the MLS Cup Playoffs. As soon as the MLS season ends, we'll present every signature and all supporter data to MLS ownership and league leadership — while the whole country is still watching soccer. The louder we are, the harder we are to ignore.
Every signature scores a point for your club, your city, and whoever recruited you. Which fanbase wants it most? Let's settle it.
Total signatures by club. There are only 30 spots in the top flight — so we've drawn the line at 30. Finish above it and you'd be in; slip below and you're in the drop zone. Just for fun… but watch a USL club climb above an MLS side. Get your supporters' group up the table.
Signatures per 1,000 average attendance — so a smaller market with passionate fans can out-shout a big one. The truest test of who cares most.
Where the movement is loudest on the map. Owners and media: this is who's showing up in your market.
Dot size = signatures from that metro.
Fans in 40+ countries are standing in solidarity. In their leagues, promotion & relegation is sacred — and they want the U.S. to have it too. Where is the global support strongest?
The people doing the work. Share your personal link when you sign — each friend who signs through it scores you a point.
Quick, fun, and a little spicy. New polls drop all season long — vote, see where you land, and drag your group chat in to settle it.
Promotion and relegation opens the door to cities MLS can't reach today — many with fanbases that already rival the big leagues. Vote for the city that deserves its shot, and rally your youth club into the fight.
More pro clubs means more pathways for the next generation. Coaches: rally your team's parents and climb the board.
+ Add Your ClubThe World Cup is here, on North American soil, and the eyes of the entire soccer world are on us. It's the perfect spark — and we'll carry this momentum across the entire MLS season, surging again when the MLS Cup Playoffs arrive. There is no better stretch to do something fun and hopeful: stand up for the growth of the game.
We're not financial experts. We're fans, season ticket holders, athletes, and supporters' groups who love this sport. But we believe the way to elevate it is simple — make every game count.
So we put together a financial model we think actually makes sense for everyone, owners included. And here's our bet: if we can get every season ticket holder, every athlete, and every fan club member to see the potential… then maybe, just maybe, it helps the owners see the opportunity too.
Opening up the league creates more opportunity for more athletes, expands the game to every corner of North America, and makes the league we love even more exciting. That's worth standing up for — from the World Cup, through the season, all the way to the final whistle of MLS Cup.
Promotion and relegation isn't just how the rest of the world does it. It's economic development, community identity, and talent development — a smarter game and a stronger investment for fans, cities, and owners alike.
No more dead-rubber games in September. Clubs fight for the title, for a continental spot, for promotion, or to avoid the drop — right to the final whistle. More stakes = more eyeballs = bigger TV deals.
A real path to the top flight turns dozens of lower-division markets into ambitious clubs worth investing in — bringing pro soccer to cities the closed league can't reach today, without watering down what exists.
More pro rosters mean more roster spots, more pathways from youth soccer to the pros, and a real shot for late bloomers. It grows the whole ecosystem of coaches, scouts, analysts, trainers, medical staff and executives — the future leaders of the American game.
As investors and sponsors flood into second-tier markets, jobs follow: crews to build stadiums and training grounds, hospitality, security and game-day staff, front-office teams, plus media, content, broadcast and marketing roles.
Visiting fans spend on hotels, restaurants, bars and transit; new ownership pours millions into facilities; and game-day, hotel and property activity lifts local tax revenue — money that spills into surrounding neighborhoods all year.
Stadium districts anchor restaurants, entertainment and mixed-use development, while a club gives a city something to rally around — building civic pride, national exposure, and a deeper sense of place.
More pro environments mean better youth infrastructure, more coaching education, and tighter ties between clubs and local academies — so young players can chase the dream at home and the U.S. talent pool grows deeper and more competitive.
A bigger, more-watched league with more meaningful content grows revenue faster. Even with a more open system, the pie gets bigger for everyone who owns a piece of it.
Every new professional club creates jobs, attracts investment, develops local talent, strengthens communities, and gives fans a team they can truly call their own. Expanding the soccer pyramid isn't just good for the game — it's good for cities across America.
This isn't fans versus owners. A well-designed open pyramid is one of the rare changes where the interests line up — for the people who watch, play, own, broadcast, sponsor, and invest in the game.
We're fans, not financial experts — so we're not prescribing the plan. The owners hold the leverage and expertise to design it; we're simply asking them to propose an open system. Owners and CFOs: we'd love to share our thinking.
Every signature is numbered and public. Find yourself, find your friends, and screenshot your number — you're part of the record.
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