"As opposed to most international leagues, MLS currently plays on a February to November calendar. The change would see the season kickoff in mid July and run through the Spring, with Decision Day in April and the MLS Cup playoffs in May. MLS would allocate a winter break to prioritize player recovery, pausing action from mid December to early or mid-February."
"A shift in the upcoming calendar would see MLS coincide with the international transfer windows, facilitating the clubs' ability to take part in the global transfer market. The current calendar sees the MLS primary transfer window run from Jan. 31 to April 23, while most international leagues do player transfer during a traditional summer window. MLS commissioner Don Garber previously teased the possibility of the change in calendar, saying the alignment with international leagues made sense."
The Major League Soccer Board of Governors voted to move the regular season to a Summer‑to‑Spring calendar starting in 2027. The season will begin in mid‑July, run through the spring, with Decision Day in April and MLS Cup playoffs in May. The league will implement a winter break from mid‑December to early or mid‑February to prioritize player recovery. More than 90 percent of games are expected to remain in the league’s current footprint. The change will align MLS with international transfer windows, simplifying global player movement; the current primary MLS transfer window runs Jan. 31 to April 23. Commissioner Don Garber had previously supported alignment and the Board revisited the proposal after an earlier failed vote before confirming it.
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