Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings owned 43 percent of Crystal Palace and a controlling interest in Lyon. Both clubs qualified for the 2025/26 Europa League, Palace by winning the FA Cup and Lyon through their Ligue 1 finish.

The decision regarding Lyon's place in Ligue 1 has a domino effect on a few U.S. players and their club outlooks.

Lyon have satisfied the authorities that they have the financial means to compete in the top flight next season