CINCINNATI — Want to watch a snow-covered match at TQL Stadium? That might be a possibility in the coming years as Major League Soccer plans to shift its calendar to late July through late May.

The league announced Thursday its plan to transition from a February through October schedule to July through May, starting with the 2027-28 regular season. The change matches the schedules of international leagues like the Premier League, La Liga and and Ligue 1.

"The calendar shift is one of the most important decisions in our history," MLS Commissioner Don Garber said in a release. "Aligning our schedule with the world’s top leagues will strengthen our clubs’ global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs take center stage withou

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