Don Garber has been clear about his intention to change the MLS season calendar and launch "MLS 3.0". Can he whip the votes in time to use the World Cup as a platform?
Very much in favor….but wouldn’t the owners ask the players and fans for something during the inevitable half-season of missed games?
Maybe I’m missing something here, but what’s the plan(s) for the 1H of 2027 when there’s no season, and the new format kicks in July-Aug ‘27? No way the owners are going to simply walk from 6 months of lost revenue?
Will they simply come up with some ludicrous new trophy like we had in mid-2020 to fill the void of games (I.e. $$$)?
It will be interesting to see fall attendance numbers as in Atlanta I’d bet a sign number of season picket holders watch/attend college football games. Already some cross over now but this would be direct.
Hoping it happens! Actually getting to wear scarves for a purpose lol
I think going up against the NFL and college football seasons is going to hurt attendance and viewership.
MLS is already up against football.
Very much in favor….but wouldn’t the owners ask the players and fans for something during the inevitable half-season of missed games?
Maybe I’m missing something here, but what’s the plan(s) for the 1H of 2027 when there’s no season, and the new format kicks in July-Aug ‘27? No way the owners are going to simply walk from 6 months of lost revenue?
Will they simply come up with some ludicrous new trophy like we had in mid-2020 to fill the void of games (I.e. $$$)?
Yes, there will be a lot of technical issues to work through but this needs to happen.
It will be interesting to see fall attendance numbers as in Atlanta I’d bet a sign number of season picket holders watch/attend college football games. Already some cross over now but this would be direct.
I think if you have some overlap either way, it is probably better to have that overlap early in the season rather than in the heat of playoff races.