Major League Soccer is joining the rest of the world.

When America's top soccer league kicks off its 33rd season in 2027, it will move to a July through May schedule, aligning it with most leagues globally, including Mexico's Liga MX.

From its inception in 1996, the league has run from February through November. The USL, which also runs from February through November, has not yet made an announcement on its future schedules.

"The calendar shift is one of the most important decisions in our history," MLS commissioner Don Garber said. "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 without interruption.

"It marks the start of

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