Major League Soccer just announced a major shift that will see the league switch to a new calendar, aligning its season with Europe’s biggest leagues starting in 2027. According to Major League Soccer officials and coverage from The Independent, the league will transition to a July-to-May schedule, moving away from its traditional spring-to-fall calendar. This restructuring has been debated for years and is expected to impact player transfers, scheduling, and possibly make MLS more competitive in the international market.
On the match front, excitement focuses on the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship first round, featuring top teams like UCLA, Notre Dame, and UCLA facing off against Pepperdine and UIC, respectively, as listed on ESPN. Meanwhile, in the NWSL, the Washington Spirit are gearing up to face the Portland Thorns in a highly anticipated playoff semifinal at Audi Field, while Orlando Pride hosts Gotham FC in the other semifinal this weekend.
Turning to the U.S. Men’s National Team, they’re preparing for a friendly against Paraguay tonight at Subaru Park as part of the team’s ongoing efforts to recalibrate after appointing Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach—a move confirmed by Stars and Stripes FC and likely to bring an attacking style and renewed energy to the program. U.S. defender Gio Reyna, however, remains sidelined with another injury setback. For the U.S. Women’s team, the squad is coming off a 4-0 performance over Ireland, with a busy calendar ahead as they look to integrate rising talent following the recent U-20 Women’s World Cup, where breakout American players made headlines.
Across international leagues, the English Premier League gears up for another big weekend, especially with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City pursuing the top spot, while Real Madrid continue to lead La Liga as Barcelona navigates early injury challenges. In Serie A, Inter Milan extend their run at the top, and Juventus remain in title contention. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo each remain in the global headlines for both on-field achievements and continued speculation over their playing futures.
No major controversies have rocked the soccer world in the latest cycle, but the MLS calendar shift stands out as the day’s most impactful development, poised to reshape American soccer’s connection to the global game for years to come.
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