In the Championship play-off final at Wembley, Sheffield United could potentially secure promotion to the Premier League and become the 12th US-owned club in the top-flight. If they win, the level of American influence in the Premier League will reach an unprecedented level, with all three promoted clubs controlled from the US. The article discusses the growing trend of US investment in English football, the reasons behind this trend, and the potential risks of a US-dominated Premier League. The article also highlights the controversial history of American ownership in English football, including the Glazer family's controversial buyout of Manchester United and Liverpool's financial issues under American ownership. The article concludes by discussing the concerns over the culture clash between American pro sports and the traditions of English football, as well as the potential impact of US investment on ticket prices, stadium naming-rights deals, and the possible scrapping of promotion and relegation.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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