England’s football “championship” system is famous for one big reason: it is a connected pyramid. From the global spotlight of the Premier League down to hundreds of semi-pro and amateur clubs, teams are linked by promotion and relegation. That structure rewards ambition, creates high-stakes drama throughout the season, and gives every club a realistic pathway to climb higher over time.In everyday conversation, some people say “the English championship” to mean the whole league system, while oth [...]