Earn money or token

[Kelpie Grant]

It takes time , yes. Dollars - check out threads in the forum about stadium size for each level. Every level you go up you can charge more for supporters to watch the matches but be careful as charge too much restricts crowd size. Also prize money ,match revenue and sponsorship increase with each level.
Tokens - avoid going to war to win a player. In lower levels work out which players you need to replace and set a budget. There is no need to spend a lot on an older player even if he is high 90's% as its just not worth it because in 4 minutes another will come along and using green packs on them is wastful. Early on I wouldnt try to get more than 3-5 18 to 20 y/o players , they will cost more in both $ and tokens but green rest packs have much more effect on them. Build your team slowly so by the time you reach level 3 or 4 all your first team players will be between 18 and 22. From then on its really only a matter of replacing players who are 23 or maybe 24 so it should be much easier by then.
After level 3 or 4 , I cant remember which , you can be involved in Asso matches which earn tokens for promotion , its not much to start with but get to Gold 1 and beyond and its at least 50.
Also with all due respect to Nik , I wouldnt encourage anyone to start their career by tanking seasons , its really something that is , although allowed , quite nasty about this game.
this is my level 2 starting 11 and season overview just to show how its working for me.