"Image source, Getty Images Major League Soccer has voted to change its competition schedule to align with other top leagues from the summer of 2027. The MLS season currently operates from February to December and the switch to a summer-to-spring format marks one of the most significant developments since the North American competition's formation in 1995. The decision follows a two-year review process and the MLS believes the shift in calendar will help its clubs operate more effectively across global transfer windows."
""The calendar shift is one of the most important decisions in our history," said MLS commissioner Don Garber. "Aligning our schedule with the world's top leagues will strengthen our clubs' global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs take centre stage without interruption. "It marks the start of a new era for our league and for soccer in North America.""
"Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the United States, added: "This is a great step forward for MLS to be on par with the top leagues in the world. "The ability to align with the international calendar will have a huge positive impact for the players, coaches and clubs.""
Major League Soccer will change its competition calendar to a summer-to-spring format beginning in summer 2027, replacing the current February–December season. The decision follows a two-year review and aims to align MLS with the international calendar and global transfer windows. The end-of-season Audi MLS Cup Playoffs will move to May to avoid clashes with domestic summer sports and benefit from milder weather. Regular-season structure will switch to a single-table format after owners voted in favour, with research showing 92% fan support. A winter break is planned from mid-December through February, with no league matches scheduled in January. MLS is coordinating the change with the MLS Players Association.
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