Major League Soccer is shifting its calendar to align with top European leagues in 2027 which should elevate the league’s position as a buying and selling power.
MLS traditionally started in February and culminated in December with MLS Cup. The calendar change means the league will start in July and end in May. From a transfer market perspective, teams are now on the same playing field as European sides during the summer. Most transfer business in Europe gets completed in the summer compared to the winter given the difficult nature of acquiring players midseason.
