FIFA 16: 10 Rumours That Could Be True

6. The NASL Will Be Included

The introduction of a UEFA license could, of course, see an influx of additional obscure European leagues, with the Greek, Ukrainian and Czech leagues all touted as potential newbies in a recent fifplay.com survey. But one specific league that could be introduced is situated outside of Europe. The NASL (National American Soccer League) is formed entirely separately from the MLS. They are different entities, with no promotion or relegation taking place in the States. The NASL is unofficially below the MLS, with the latter getting so much of a head start, while teams can apply to become an expansion team to the MLS once they are established in the NASL. The New York Cosmos, spearheaded by the legendary Raul, are currently top of the NASL, and with growing interest in American "soccer," it would be a huge coup for the league to be involved.
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