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MLS Shifts to Summer Calendar for Better Transfers by 2027

11/17/2025

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Major League Soccer (MLS) will shift its calendar to align with European leagues, starting in summer 2027.
The change aims to improve roster-building and transfers by extending the summer window that remains open after European leagues close.
Don Garber said the move could boost transfers, noting the league has surpassed $200 million in transactions this year.
Some clubs support the change, but northern weather concerns persist.

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Major League Soccer (MLS) will shift its calendar to align with European leagues, starting in summer 2027.
The change aims to improve roster-building and transfers by extending the summer window that remains open after European leagues close.
Don Garber said the move could boost transfers, noting the league has surpassed $200 million in transactions this year.
Some clubs support the change, but northern weather concerns persist.