**MLS Players Back Historic Schedule Change** Major League Soccer (MLS) players have given a thumbs up to the league's bold plan to shift the regular season to a summer-to-spring campaign, starting in 2027. The long-awaited change aims to align MLS with the international calendar, making it easier for players to move between leagues and improving global competitiveness. According to MLS goalkeeper Matt Turner, the new schedule will "globalize the league a little bit" and synchronize transfer windows and contract timings. Chicago Fire's Philip Zinckernagel believes the change will also enhance player fitness and mentality. The revised schedule will feature a winter break from December to February and Decision Day in April. This significant change will ensure MLS coincides with international transfer windows, paving the way for a more seamless integration with European clubs. The league will stick to its current schedule in 2026, before implementing the new format in 2027.