CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Football Club is suspending operations as we know it for next season, so in the team's words they can reset their men's strategy for the future.

NCFC Chairman Steve Malik says this decision was a "deeply difficult one that came after extensive thought."

That means that after this year's USL Championship, all players would be released from their contracts and eligible to play elsewhere.

This comes as the club looks to focus its attention on competing in what's known as division one.

Team leadership believes Raleigh can support the team as a 'division one' squad.

In order to be eligible to play in that division the league requires teams to have a stadium that seats a minimum of 15,000 fans. First Horizon Stadium only seats 10,000.

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