MLS conferences transformed by new five-division format

MLS conferences transformed by new five-division format

A raft of changes coming to U.S. soccer includes a historic re-imagining of the conference structure, breaking up some established rivalries.

Report: MLS Shifting to Divisional Format in 2027

Major League Soccer is reportedly planning a shift to a divisional format beginning in the 2027 season. Sources close to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio have indicated how the league’s structure and playoff format could look like. While it’s not 100% confirmed, FC Dallas will indeed be in a division with fellow Texas rivals Austin FC and the Houston Dynamo, along with the three Southern California teams of LAFC, LA Galaxy and San Dieg…

Report: MLS Shifting to Divisional Format

Photo by J. Alexander DolanAs Major League Soccer prepares to enter a new era with a new calendar, sources close to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio have indicated how a new divisional format could look.While it’s not 100% confirmed, sources close to Bogert and Tenorio indicate that the New England Revolution will likely group alongside CF Montreal, Toronto FC, New York Red Bulls, NYCFC, and the Philadelphia Union in the format.Divisio…