"Ever since coming into existence in 1996, Major League Soccer has made a reputation of being unique. Unlike the other leading soccer leagues in the world, there's no promotion/relegation structure. And unlike other leagues, the champion is decided not in the regular season, but the playoffs. From its single-entity structure to profit sharing to the SuperDraft to discovery rights, there are a billion things that make MLS stick out like a sore thumb."
""The calendar shift is one of the most important decisions in our history," stated 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 center stage without interruption. It marks the start of a new era for our league and for soccer in North America.""
Major League Soccer will move from a calendar-year season to a summer-to-spring schedule beginning in 2027. The 2026 campaign will be the final season under the traditional February–October calendar. Between February and May 2027, MLS will run a transitional 14-match regular season instead of the usual 34 matches, followed by postseason play. The schedule alignment aims to strengthen club competitiveness internationally, enhance transfer-market opportunities, and prevent interruptions to the MLS Cup Playoffs. MLS continues to differ from other top leagues through single-entity structure, profit sharing, the SuperDraft, and discovery rights.
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