Why MLS is changing to summer-spring schedule with a winter break
MLS will shift to a July–April season with playoffs in May and a mid-December–February winter break beginning in 2027 to better align with European leagues.
When does the transfer window close? Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deadline day dates, times
Major European top-flight transfer windows close on September 1, 2025, with the Premier League deadline at 19:00 BST and a two-hour deal-sheet filing extension.