1. A sports league where players receive some compensation but are not fully professional, often requiring players to maintain other employment
Many athletes start their careers in semi-professional leagues before moving to professional teams.
Muitos atletas começam suas carreiras em ligas semi-profissionais antes de se mudarem para times profissionais.
2. An organized athletic competition at an intermediate level between amateur and professional sports
The semi-professional league provides opportunities for talented players who cannot yet commit full-time.
A liga semi-profissional oferece oportunidades para jogadores talentosos que ainda não podem se dedicar em tempo integral.