The new plan for MLS will see the new regular season start in July of 2027 and run until April of 2028, with the playoffs set for May of 2028.

Before the change to the new calendar, MLS will stage a transition season from February to May 2027, featuring a 14-game regular season, playoffs, and MLS Cup. The results will determine 2027 qualification for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Canadian Championship, Leagues Cup, and Concacaf Champions Cup.

The league announced Thursday its plan to transition from February through October to July through May, starting with the 2027-28 regular season.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has opened up about the differences between Major League Soccer and European football, admitting life in the U.S. is “more relaxed.”

After Wednesday's bombshell report revealed that MLS could change from a two-conference format to a five-division format if the proposed Fall-Spring calendar shift is approved by club owners, a new future in North America can be envisioned. A divisional format could emphasize geography, potentially reduce travel, and strengthen regional rivalries.

Major League Soccer is once again in the spotlight, not only for its salary policies but also for its controversial playoff system. Former USMNT player and icon Eric Wynalda did no

Photo =Son Heung-min SNS capture Who was the best player in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) that started 'Autumn Soccer'. Sports Illustrated of the United States announced on the 10th (Korea time) that the best players in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoff were selected from 1st to 5th.

With the Round One Best-of-3 Series in the rearview, the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs continue with four Conference Semifinal matchups. The single-elimination Conference Semifinals will span from Saturday, November 22 to Monday, November 24. MLS Season Pass on Apple TV will broadcast every match.