Mexican football has abolished its promotion and relegation system, requiring teams to possess sufficient financial resources to join the first division, irrespective of their performance in lower leagues. This change eliminates the direct path for smaller clubs to reach the highest level, mirroring the MLS model where investors are protected from relegation concerns. While MLS has successfully developed players for Europe without relegation, critics argue Mexico's unique tradition, including the former Liga de Ascenso (now Liga de Expansión), provided crucial opportunities for young talent. The new system, allowing up to nine foreign players, is feared to reduce playing time for young Mexican players and impact their motivation. Concerns also exist regarding potential declines in league standards and the disenfranchisement of supporters from clubs like Tampico Madera, Zacatepec, and Udeje, who can no longer dream of top-flight football. Players like Johan Vasquez and Montes benefited from the previous system, which was integral to Mexican football's culture and player development.