NASL vs. USSF/MLS: Breaking Down the Legal Battle with UCLA’s Steven Bank

Finance of Football by Asli Pelit and Michael LoRé

Episode notes

In this episode of Finance of Football, Asli Pelit and Michael LoRé dive into the legal battle between NASL and USSF/MLS with UCLA law professor and soccer law expert Steven A. Bank. A longtime follower of the case, Professor Bank unpacks the key arguments, the impact of the court’s decision, and what it means for the future of the U.S. soccer pyramid. Will NASL appeal? How does this case shape the landscape of American soccer? Tune in for an insightful discussion on the legal and structural dynamics at play.

Keywords
Sports businesssoccerMLSfinance USSFsoccer businessNASLNew York Cosmos