America Likes to Be Different… But MLS Finally Changes Its Calendar

After nearly 30 years, Major League Soccer is finally aligning with the global football calendar. Starting in 2027, MLS will shift to a summer-to-spring season with a winter break — avoiding clashes with the NFL, syncing with European competitions, and positioning the league for better transfer windows and playoff visibility.At the same time, MLS is ending its Apple TV partnership early and scrapping MLS Season Pass. Michael LoRé and Asli Pelit break down why the deal fizzled, how paywalls hurt growth, and what a new media-rights landscape could look like with platforms like Amazon, Netflix, and traditional networks now in play.They also look at major changes in the USL, which will introduce promotion and relegation beginning in 2027 — a move that could reshape broadcast value, fan interest, and competitive pressure across American soccer.On this episode of Finance of Football, Michael and Asli explore how calendar shifts, media rights moves, and the rise of pro-rel could redefine the business of soccer in the United States.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.