At the end of a tumultuous week for the NASL, the league has received significant public backing by the San Francisco Deltas.

The NASL is at a crossroads in its brief existence after it emerged that the Fort Lauderdale Strikers are in serious financial trouble and a number of clubs are considering leaving.

However, expansion club the Deltas, who are due to join in the 2017 season, have reaffirmed their commitment to North America's second-tier division, believing "exciting" times are ahead.

In a statement to The Telegraph, Deltas chief executive Brian Andrés Helmick said: "We have a core group of strong owners and there is a lot of potential.

"I believe there are things the league should have done differently in the past and we’re actually really focused on getting aligned around our vision and what are the alternatives in the future. Expect to see differences in how we operate.

"In fact, next week we are getting together for our first ever League Summit. We’ve been working on putting this Summit together for over a month with an incredible group of consultants that have worked with companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google.

"Our focus will be on the future path and how we can do what is best for fans, players, and the sport in the US in general. We want to do it in a collaborative way with the USSF, MLS, and USL. In my humble opinion, we all love this sport and there are lots of opportunities to collaborate.