This league began in a single-entity structure and switched to a franchisee/franchisor model?

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Both the WNBA and MLS began with a single-entity structure. The WNBA, founded in 1996, initially operated with all teams owned by the league, before transitioning to a franchise model where individual teams are owned by separate entities. Similarly, MLS was established in 1993 with a single-entity structure where the league owned all the teams and player contracts, and it has gradually moved towards a more traditional franchise model over time, allowing for individual ownership of clubs while maintaining certain centralized controls.

This League Began in a Single-Entity Structure and Switched to a Franchisee/franchisor