Databases ★ THE AMERICAN DREAM ★ v1.4 2024-10-19

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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" 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.

• USL Expansion: Created a new division (USL 2 - 4th Tier)
• Club Finances: Rearranged finances of clubs
• Canadian Teams: Added top Canadian teams to the U.S. leagues (Championship)
• 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
• Pre-season Leagues Cup: Pre-season Leagues Cup now properly invites all winners from the 16 chosen divisions worldwide
• Player Value Fix: Fixed a bug where player values would drop increasingly after a transfer
• Player CA & PA: Rearranged some CA and PA of top MLS players
• Club Objectives: Added club objectives for clubs in the first 2 divisions
• MLS Title Playoffs: Added 2nd leg for quarter and semi-finals
• Youth Intake: Youth intake date changed to January 1st for better squad planning purposes
• Lamar Hunt Cup: Rearranged some Dates

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Update 1.3 - 2024/10/14

• Leagues Cup: Leagues Cup file no longer needed - Cup now implemented in main file.

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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 (only league file): https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3345376868

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★ THE AMERICAN DREAM ★​

US 9 Tier League System (Promotion, Relegation, Playoffs)​

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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://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)

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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!

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" in the bottom right.
5) Once the database has loaded, click "Add/Remove League", then tick "USA". All 8 US Divisions s will then be playable.