MLS NEXT Pro’s Big Schedule Shift | Chattanooga News

MLS NEXT Pro is flipping its season schedule starting in 2027, shifting to a summer-to-spring format mirroring top leagues. A shortened “Sprint Season” kicks off in February 2027 with 14 games, followed by playoffs and the MLS NEXT Pro Cup in May. The full transition begins in July 2027, running through June 2028 with 28 games per team — aligning all three MLS player pathways for smoother development and more movement between levels. Since launching in 2022, over 1,000 MLS players have been loaned to MLS NEXT Pro, and 270+ have moved up to MLS first teams — this new calendar aims to supercharge that pipeline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47e8157e2cf27557