More disruption came when Nay Pyi Taw and City Yangon withdrew from the competition towards the end of the 2017 season.
At an emergency meeting of the MNL committee on September 12, Nay Pyi Taw was expelled from the league after its players complained of not having been paid since April.
An unsuccessful coup attempt in Turkey in July last year created a crisis for City Yangon that forced its departure from the MNL.
MNL-2 third-place winners Myawady FC were promoted along with runners-up Sagaing United to the 2018 Myanmar National League.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.