Scott Michaels’s National Soccer League would come with a winner-takes-all consequence for each sport.

The UK soccer agent, 41, has re-registered the trademark of the Los Angeles Aztecs, a membership Best signed for in 1976. Sir Elton part-owned the crew between 1975 and 1977.

He can be bringing again San Antonio Thunder, who Bobby Moore performed for.

Mr Michaels mentioned: “All our teams will draft both high potential players and seasoned professionals from around the globe.”

His strategic imaginative and prescient entails bringing again a number of of the long-lasting NASL soccer groups which peaked alongside a wave of US curiosity within the 70s.

He has re-registered the trademark of the LA Aztecs, which existed from 1974 to 1981, successful the championships in its first season whereas that includes European soccer legends like George Best and Johan Cruyff.

Even Elton John turned part-owner of the unique membership between 1975 and 1977.

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Other groups that Michaels is bringing again for the NSL embrace San Antonio Thunder, who famously featured England 1966 World Cup successful captain Bobby Moore, and Detroit Express – for whom Nottingham Forest’s Trevor Francis performed after turning into Britain’s first £1m participant – plus Chicago Sting, Washington Diplomats, Philadelphia Atoms, Boston Minutemen, Atlanta Chiefs and Memphis Rogues.

The proposal comes as US curiosity in affiliation soccer is booming. New information this month present 27 per cent of American sports activities followers - that is 83 million - present an curiosity in it. Most of them change into followers as kids.

Michaels added: "The goal for the NSL is to not only pay homage to US football legends and teams but also to provide a platform for new generations of players and fans to experience the thrill of professional soccer.

"We have a transparent, complete marketing strategy in place, outlining the objectives, methods, and budgets for the league. And we’ve constructed a robust community of companions and allies who share the imaginative and prescient and values.

"Over the past 12 months, conversations have been taking place, laying the groundwork for the NSL's inception. Our focus has always been on building a strong and sustainable core business, rather than getting caught up in the optics or engaging in unnecessary debates around soccer rivalries.

"The new league will likely be greater than only a place for gamers to compete. It will likely be a celebration of the historical past and traditions of the game, and a platform for followers to attach with their favorite groups and gamers. We need to convey the joy {of professional} soccer again to communities throughout the nation.

"The NSL is dedicated to creating a new wave of soccer across communities in America and supporting our stakeholders as well as partners. And our approach to the best-in-class media, affordable pricing, compelling entertainment, and the finest professional player development will make us a very strong league."