FM24 New USA League System
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.
Update 1.3 - 2024/10/14
- Leagues Cup: Leagues Cup file no longer needed - Cup now implemented in main file.
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!
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 (only league file)
★ THE AMERICAN DREAM ★
US 8 Tier League System (Promotion, Relegation, Playoffs)
US 8 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 8 tiers, complete with promotion. relegation and playoffs. If you’re ready for a fresh challenge and a deeper dive into the game, grab the mod now and reshape your football journey!
Key Features
- 8-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 Europe's elite.
(file by Dallan: https://community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic/580382-fm243-worldwide-champions-league) - 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 March)
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!
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!
Meet the Leagues
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" in the bottom right. Tick the files you just downloaded.
5) Once the database has loaded, click "Add/Remove League", then tick "USA". All 8 US Divisions s will then be playable.
SETUP VIDEO
Discussion: THE AMERICAN DREAM ★ v1.4
2 comments have been posted so far.
For example top division could be like Dutch Eredivisie, Bundesliga or Polish Ekstraklasa, and then second division could have just 6 foreigners limit, and then third division just 4. This way would 'force' lower division clubs to give playtime to Americans and also make it harder for FM enthusiast to 'build' a team and qualify from lower divisions to top one