Another twist is coming to Major League Rugby in what has already been an eventful offseason. The league is set to add a 12th team for the 2024 campaign based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Unlike the other 11 teams, its primary purpose will be to develop US-eligible players with an eye towards both short-term qualification for the 2027 World Cup and the long-term improvement of the Eagles as a competitive entity heading towards RWC 2031 which will be hosted by the United States.
So they won’t recruit international players unless they are eligible for the Eagles? Weird self-limitation. I wonder what the reason was; investors wanted a “made in America” type team?
It also said they expect to only field 6 US players on match day. Maybe with the intent that they all play the whole match instead being subbed in late. Whole thing is just way out of left field. I hope it pays off.