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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
The problem with the comparison to MLS is that the CPL will be tier 1 in name only. It will, for all intents and purposes, top out as a feeder league to MLS (and hopefully Europe) simply because MLS is already established in both countries as the premier soccer league in both. Nobody is going to aspire to top out at the CPL.
By the same token, the existence of MLS, and the presence of the NASL and PDL in Canada means it would also be far easier just to shut down the CPL if it does struggle. Hopefully the people behind it are in for the long haul.
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Yes, but by that logic MLS is a Tier 1 league in name only as well. No one aspires to top out at the MLS. Everyone wants to eventually play in one of the big leagues (EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A).
And yet, just because EPL is the greatest league in the world (and occasionally has Welsh teams) that doesn't stop Wales from having their own premier league as well.
The CPL won't hurt MLS at all. If anything, it will help develop Canadian players that can go on to play in MLS or even further.