Update 1.4 - 2024/10/19
Note: I recommend starting the save in the 24/25 season (using a USA start date) since transfers, contracts, and database changes reflect the 24/25 IRL season. Also, consider using the optional "World Champions League by Dallan" file to align with the goal of raising the MLS and U.S. clubs standing in world Football, it also helps in getting in high-profile Players.
I also added a setup video on the bottom for the “ideal” pre-game leagues and database setup. At least for me.
- USL Expansion: Created a new division (USL 2 - 4th Tier).
- Canadian Teams: Added top Canadian teams to the U.S. leagues (Championship).
- MLS Title Playoffs: Added 2nd leg for quarter and semi-finals.
- Pre-season Leagues Cup: Pre-season Leagues Cup now properly invites all winners from the 16 chosen divisions worldwide.
- Lamar Hunt Cup: Rearranged some dates.
- Club Finances: Rearranged finances of clubs.
- Club Objectives: Added club objectives for clubs in the first 2 divisions.
- Contracts and Transfers: Implemented up-to-date 24/25 contracts & transfers (excluding manually transferred players & coaches to MLS).
- Transfer Values: Transfer & contract values have been rearranged accordingly to the players' CR & Reputation.
- Player CA & PA: Rearranged some CA and PA of top MLS players.
- Player Value Fix: Fixed a bug where player values would drop increasingly after a transfer.
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Update 1.3 - 2024/10/14
- Leagues Cup: Leagues Cup file no longer needed - Cup now implemented in main file.
note: Still working on removing some age-restricted B-clubs. Let me know if you find any! Enjoy!
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Update 1.2 - 2024/10/13
- Homegrown Update: Canadian and Puerto Rican players now count as homegrown.
- Loan Fix: Player loans now last up to 1 year.
- Homegrown Status Fix: Adjusted some homegrown status issues.
- Youth Teams: Added U18 and U23 teams for top 3 divisions (more coming soon).
- New Registration Rules (only for top 3 divisions): Max squad size 25, 3 loan players, 8 homegrown nation, 4 homegrown club, 8 foreign players, U19 players always eligible.
- Club Finances: Boosted finances for select clubs and overall league power.
- New Start Dates: Choose June, July, or August 2024.
- Feeder Clubs: Removed max age for independent feeder clubs.
note: Still working on removing some age-restricted B-clubs. Let me know if you find any! Enjoy!
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Update 1.1 - 2024/10/08
- Transfer Windows: Rearranged due to complications in later seasons.
- Season Break: Redesigned, as it didn’t occur in some saves.
- Season Start Date: Set for June 2024 (not reflecting real-life results from 23/24).
- Awards: Fixed bugs and added Player of the Month awards.
- Regional Strength: Set to 1.0.
- uploaded on steam
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Update 1.0 - 2024/10/01
★ THE AMERICAN DREAM ★
US 9-Tier League System (Promotion, Relegation, Playoffs)
Step into the heart of American soccer with this new USA League System! Experience the thrill of managing across 9 tiers, complete with promotions, relegations and playoffs. If you’re ready for a fresh challenge and a deeper dive into US Soccer, grab the mod now and reshape your football journey!
SETUP:
In this mod, you will find:
Key Features
- 9-Tier League System: A proper league system just like the european ones. No East/West shenanigans
- (Optional) World Champions League: Replaces the normal Champions League & Europa League format so you can test your MLS team against europes elite. (file by Dallan: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3076607642)
- Increased Player Transfers: American clubs have a higher likelihood of signing high-profile players globally.
- American-Style Playoffs: Implemented at the end of each season.
- Enhanced Club Reputation: American clubs now have improved standing in the football world.
- Upgraded Training Facilities: Training facilities for American clubs have been significantly enhanced.
- Boosted Player Attributes: Increased Current Ability (CA) and Potential Ability (PA) for American, Canadian, and Puerto Rican players.
- Awards System: Recognition for top performers in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd divisions.
- European Season Date: Changed the American Season Date so it fits the european one (June to May)
Meet the Leagues
| Name | Teams | Promotion Spots | Relegation Spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | (8 Teams Playoff for League Win) | 4 |
| USL Championship | 30 | 3 + 1 (4-7 Playoff) | 4 |
| USL League One | 30 | 3 + 1 (4-7 Playoff) | 4 |
| USL League Two | 30 | 3 + 1 (4-7 Playoff) | 4 |
| National Premier Soccer League | 30 | 3 + 1 (4-7 Playoff) | 4 |
| National Independent Soccer Association | 30 | 3 + 1 (4-7 Playoff) | 4 |
| United Premiere Soccer League | 30 | 3 + 1 (4-7 Playoff) | 4 |
| United States Adult Soccer Association | 30 | 3 + 1 (4-7 Playoff) | 5 |
| US Club Soccer | 50 | 5 | 0 |
FIFA Champions League & FIFA World League
Get ready for an exciting new take on the Champions and Europa League! Teams from all over the world will compete for the most wanted trophies in football, and you can be part of it!
Leagues Cup
A pre-Season friendly Cup between League winners all over the world.
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Join 256 teams in the fight for the famous U.S. Open Cup! Can a small club from the lower divisions pull off an upset, or will the big teams dominate? It’s your chance to show what you can do!
How to install?
1) Download all the Files
2) Drag the file into your "Editor Data" folder. located at \Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2024\editor data. If this folder doesn't exist, create it.
3) Open Football Manager 2024 and start a new career, In the top right of the screen, under "Database", make sure this Data File is selected.
4) Click "Advanced Setup" and then game mode “Original”.
5) Once the database has loaded, click "Add/Remove League", then tick "USA".
6) Go to “approximate player count” (right top) and add all players from USA and Canada (as seen on the picture)
7) Set your start date and enjoy the game!
- Date Created
- 27 Sep 2024 06:57:53
- Date Updated
- 19 Oct 2024 03:41:32
- Last Comment
- 16 Nov 2024 02:21:03
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Ali Sheikh
What is the limit to sign EU / non EU players? Always want to test MLS but rules putting me off.
Junior_Kensh1
no limit, i took the German League approach. No player limit, no non-eu limit. Only limit is you can have 3 Loan Players at most. Sure test it out i need feedback on what to improve 🙂
Ali Sheikh
Excellent. Can’t wait to test it out. No limits for designated players as well?
Ali Sheikh
Preferably editor files, any idea for when please. No rush.
Jason Phillips
Can we have some pictures please?
Junior_Kensh1
sure, of what exactly?
Azrael
@Junior_Kensh1 Perhaps an off-topic question... Assuming that at some point in history, the USSF allowed promotions and relegations, how many clubs, for example in the USL Championship, would meet the minimum requirements in terms of finances and facilities to be able to be promoted if their final position in the table allowed it? I've always had that doubt.
Implementing promotion and relegation would require significant changes and investments from many clubs. The USL has discussed the possibility of adopting this system, but it would involve a major restructuring. While specific data on which USL Championship clubs currently meet these requirements isn’t readily available, some clubs are known for their strong infrastructure and financial backing. Examples might include:
Jason Phillips
The leagues please
Junior_Kensh1
I'm not entirely sure what you mean sorry, but in this mod, i've adjusted the facilities and financial standards for USL Championship and USL League One clubs, so they won't struggle if promoted to MLS. For other aspects like fan support, morale, and club culture, I’ve kept the default settings from SI, as they usually get those right.
Junior_Kensh1
I've upload 2 pictures. If you want to see all the leagues and how they perform over the years i also uploaded an “8 years later” save file to check out.
adityapp1012
this database work with sortitoutsi database too?
Junior_Kensh1
Sure, as long as you dont run 2 USA mods at the same time everything should be fine.
Awesome work.
Azrael
@Junior_Kensh1 Thanks for your work! The Leagues Cup file can be used independently of the rules database file or must they be used together?
Sweins
Awesome work thanks.
Junior_Kensh1
they can all be used independently. Tho i would still recommend to use all 3 for the best experience since without one of the Cups the season feels pretty "empty".
xythos46
having lots of fun, think it would be cool if u18 or u19 were registration exempt
Junior_Kensh1
Glad you're having fun! With the 99-player registration limit, I didn’t think U18/U19 exemptions were necessary (at least for the league), but appreciate the feedback!
Tried different registration rules, but it forced teams to get 1-2 stars and fill the rest with weaker players. The 99-player rule worked best for pushing clubs to be more aggressive in the transfer market.
xythos46
Which version of this has the 99 player registration limit? Mine has 25 man.. and players under 18 have to be registered to be played in the league games. Playing with Phx Rising in USL Championship. I downloaded the database file off a steam and that’s the one I’ve been playing with so far. Is it different from the ones here?
Junior_Kensh1
The file in this post should definitely have the 99-player rule set. Maybe i got some files mixed up over on steam, thanks for the reminder.
And yes - the steam version one is only the 8 Leagues file. Here in this post you can find all 3 files (Leagues, Pre-Season Cup, World Champions League)
Azrael
Hi! The updated file (1.1) is only the 8-tier-league database, isn't it? The leagues cup file hasn't been updated, has it?
xythos46
It has the 99-player rule set for the MLS, not for the USL Championship. I loaded all 3 of these files onto my laptop to start a new database (the Leagues Cup + World Champions League don't load, only shows MLS for USA even though database is selected) and added 25+ players to my team in the USL Championship in the normal one and had the 25 man limit. I also noticed all the other US leagues aside from USL 1 only loan u18 and there's quite a few missing teams. I don't mind having a 25 man limit, I just like being able to have my youth players exempt because I like to build up. I'm enjoying it otherwise, closest so far to the Zealand USA database from FM22 I think it was.
Junior_Kensh1
yes!
Junior_Kensh1
hmm interesting this shouldnt happen. ill fix it for next the update thanks for the feedback.
when it comes to the teams missing, since i dont follow us soccer really i just went by the ingame reputation of a club and figured with over 200 teams in 8 leagues there should be something for everyone. I also got rid of 2nd teams
Cass Bell
Seems the homegrown status is broke in the US
Junior_Kensh1
should by fixed in the latest version 🙂 at least for me its showing homegrown club and homegrown nation players
Cass Bell
It is fixed, thank you!
I like the changes to the registration as its more in-line with what is more realistic. I do wish Goalkeepers didn't have to be registered though since the squad size is so small
xythos46
downloading it now, gonna test a season
Cass Bell
The value of players in the US are extremely low. Teams will buy a player from Europe for 50+ mil and they will be valued around 500k in the MLS.
Junior_Kensh1
hmm strange.. didnt happen to me yet. Ill keep an eye open for that, thanks!