"With the Secondary [transfer] Window extending into the month of September for the first time in two decades [excluding the COVID-adjusted 2020 season], the conclusion of the MLS window will align with top leagues from around the world, giving MLS teams a greater opportunity to acquire high-quality international talent in their run to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, the league said in a statement on Thursday."
"The league's Secondary Window will now run from July 13 to Sept. 2, while the primary window will start on Jan. 26 and close on March. 26. In 2025, MLS saw a host of big international names come into the league during the secondary window with the arrival of Son Heung-Min ( LAFC), Rodrigo De Paul ( Inter Miami CF), and Thomas Müller ( Vancouver Whitecaps FC). MLS signed a total of 10 designated players in the secondary window signed an additional 12 players via the U22 initiative."
"The news follows November's announcement that MLS would shift the regular season to a summer-to-spring campaign, beginning in 2027. As opposed to most international leagues, MLS currently plays from February to November. Nonetheless, hurdles could emerge for the summer-to-spring schedule change after ESPN's Jeff Carlisle reported last week that the MLSPA [Major League Soccer Players Association] hasn't yet approved the calendar change."
The MLS secondary transfer window for 2026 will run July 13 to Sept. 2, aligning the league's midseason deadline with top international competitions. The primary transfer window will open Jan. 26 and close March 26. Deadlines for roster compliance (Feb. 20) and roster freeze (Oct. 9) were announced. The league reported 2025 secondary-window signings including Son Heung-Min, Rodrigo De Paul and Thomas Müller, with 10 designated players and 12 U22 initiative signings. Amendments remove limitations on Cash for Player Trades and lift age and quantity restrictions on Intraleague Loans. A shift to a summer-to-spring season begins in 2027, though the players' union has not approved the change.
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