Ivory + Rose Diarist: New England Soccer

Boston.com:

There are still many questions about what the format will look like, including the standards the league will require from its teams. To help, former English Premier League chief football officer Tony Scholes has been hired as president of the newly-created top division of the USL, called USL Premier. The Championship and League One will play below that. [Portland Hearts of Pine founder and co-owner Gabe] Hoffman-Johnson said that promotion and relegation could be "fantastic" for this country because it creates captivating storylines. "I think it’s extremely positive and exciting for us as a club that has aspirations," Hoffman-Johnson said. "It allows you a chance to dream."