US EditionMLS considering massive change to playing calendar, starting as early as 2027
- Major League Soccer owners debated a shift to a fall-to-spring schedule at a meeting in Chicago.
- Commissioner Don Garber said the change considers aligning with Europe's calendar for transfers and visibility.
- The proposed change would start in late July/early August, run to mid-December, break until February, and end in May/June.
- Garber stated the league is considering a change, but said, "it's not something that we're ready to talk about right now."
- A schedule switch could attract top European players, but may impact cold-weather markets and require financial adjustments.
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MLS considering massive change to playing calendar, starting as early as 2027
Major League Soccer’s Board of Governors will give further consideration to adopting a fall-to-spring calendar, a major move that would align the league with its international counterparts.
Daily Breeze
MLS continues discussion about shift to European playing calendar
Major League Soccer will explore a switch to its schedule that would align with the international soccer calendar but no potential changes to the playing calendar would happen until 2027 at the earliest, the league said in a statement on Thursday. Coming into Thursday’s MLS Board of Governors meeting in Chicago, the league and its 30 owners discussed getting in line with the international leagues. MLS commissioner Don Garber told The Athletic’s …
MLS won't switch to fall/spring schedule before '27
MLS has announced that the league will explore a switch to its schedule that would align with the international soccer calendar as early as 2027, as well as possible changes to the format of the regular season and playoffs
King5 News
MLS will give further consideration to adopting a fall-to-spring calendar
MLS's Board of Governors will give further consideration to adopting a fall-to-spring calendar, a major move that would align the league with the world.
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