US EditionMLS extends transfer window to align with global soccer schedule
- In a Thursday release, Major League Soccer announced the Secondary Transfer Window will run from July 13 to September for the 2026 season, with related rule updates.
- To align with global soccer, Major League Soccer extended the Secondary Transfer Window into September for the first time in roughly two decades , supporting its summer-to-spring schedule beginning in 2027.
- The league also updated roster rules by removing age restrictions and limits on intraleague loans, eliminating caps on cash-for-player trades, and allowing Designated Players to count at mid-season salary charge.
- The change bolsters teams' transfer options, as extending the window into September gives MLS teams a greater opportunity to acquire high-quality international talent ahead of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
- The change faces a procedural hurdle as the Major League Soccer Players Association has not yet approved it, while the 2026 season begins Feb. 21 with Concacaf Champions Cup starting Feb. 3.
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MLS's roster rule changes bring the league closer to Europe - Soccer America
On Thursday, Major League Soccer announced the official dates for their Primary (winter) and Secondary (summer) transfer windows, setting in stone when teams can officially buy and sell players. Included in the release was a list of tweaks to the roster rules. None of it was earth-shattering — they didn’t raise the salary cap or […] The post MLS’s roster rule changes bring the league closer to Europe appeared first on Soccer America.
MLS Announces Updated Transfer Dates and Changes to Roster Rules and Regulations
With the new season under a month away, Major League Soccer announced updates to transfer windows, along with roster rules and regulations.The Primary Transfer Window opens on January 26 and runs through March 26. Teams will have more time to add to their rosters in the Secondary Transfer Window, which opens on July 13 and closes on September 2. It marks the first time, excluding the COVID-adjusted 2020 season, the league will have its transfer …
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