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MLS Owners Vote on Major Calendar Overhaul

11/13/2025

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Major League Soccer (MLS) owners will vote on changes to the league's calendar and structure at a board meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.
MLS would shift to a fall-spring calendar, starting the season in mid-July or early August and ending with playoffs in May, aligning the league with top European leagues.
A winter break would be planned from mid-December to January.
The changes require approval from the MLS Players Association.

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Story summary

Major League Soccer (MLS) owners will vote on changes to the league's calendar and structure at a board meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.
MLS would shift to a fall-spring calendar, starting the season in mid-July or early August and ending with playoffs in May, aligning the league with top European leagues.
A winter break would be planned from mid-December to January.
The changes require approval from the MLS Players Association.