European leagues

Major League Soccer will undergo a significant schedule overhaul beginning in 2027, aligning its calendar more closely with European leagues. The season will kick off in July and extend through May of the following year, a departure from the traditional spring-to-fall schedule that has defined the league since its inception.

The proposed change reflects growing ambitions among club owners to elevate the league’s global profile and operational model. Most stakeholders see the move as a step toward emulating the structure of the English Premier League, which has long been a benchmark for competitive consistency and commercial success. By shifting to …