"With its decision to more closely align its competition calendar with that of most European club leagues, MLS is taking a step forward. Beginning in 2027, the league will operate on a summer-to-spring schedule, with the season beginning in mid-July, Decision Day taking place the following April, and MLS Cup playoffs taking place in May. Within that calendar will be a winter break, which will see MLS sit idle from mid-December through early- or mid-February."
"It has long been championed by many teams' technical staffs, that feel that not aligning with the European calendar makes it more difficult to participate in the global transfer market. Right now, MLS' primary transfer window runs from January to April, when teams in Europe are approaching the critical part of their seasons and are reluctant or unable to part with players. (The winter window globally runs only for the month of January.)"
Beginning in 2027, the league will operate on a summer-to-spring schedule, with the season beginning in mid-July, Decision Day in April, and MLS Cup playoffs in May. The calendar will include a winter break from mid-December through early- or mid-February. Aligning with most European leagues should improve MLS clubs' ability to engage in global transfer windows, addressing misalignments that currently place MLS' primary window (January–April) during Europe's critical season and limit summer-window flexibility. Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said the change would allow MLS to participate more aggressively in incoming and outgoing transfers. MLS teams spent approximately $336 million on player acquisitions this year.
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