After Wednesday’s bombshell report revealed that MLS could change from a two-conference format to a five-division format if the proposed Fall-Spring calendar shift is approved by club owners, a new future in North America can be envisioned.
A divisional format could emphasize geography, potentially reduce travel, and strengthen regional rivalries.
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Here is how it could look…
Northeast Division
– New York City FC
– New York Red Bulls
– New England Revolution
– Philadelphia Union
– Toronto FC
– CF Montréal
Midwest Division
– Columbus Crew
– FC Cincinnati
– Chicago Fire
– Minnesota United
– St. Louis City
– Sporting Kansas City
Southeast Division
– DC United
– Atlanta United
– Charlotte FC
– Inter Miami
– Orlando City
– Nashville SC
Northwest Division
– Seattle Sounders
– Portland Timbers
– Vancouver Whitecaps
– San Jose Earthquakes
– Colorado Rapids
– Real Salt Lake
Southwest Division
– LAFC
– LA Galaxy
– San Diego FC
– Austin FC
– FC Dallas
– Houston Dynamo
According to reporting in The Athletic, the league could change schedule and format as early as 2027.
We could be on the path to a new future in North America!
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