The USA can't be serious about soccer if they don't follow the FIFA schedule that all major leagues follow. If you don't follow it, don't consider yourself a Major League; change it to Minor League Soccer. The schedule is weird. Starts in February and ends in October. Why!? Just follow all the other leagues. When it is time for international breaks, give an international break. It makes it unfair for teams with national players. Even the transfer window becomes weird because of this, cmon. It's a simple change that will change how people view the MLS. If MLS wants any chance of being recognized, they have to recognize FIFA.

AI convincing you: From the personal distress experienced among many dedicated supporters of Major League Soccer, it has become apparent that the current scheduling framework needs to be harmonized with the FIFA International Breaks. For instance, Inter Miami's struggles during Messi's absence for an International Tournament depict the disadvantage imposed on teams who lose key players to such events. Additionally, the existing timeline disrupts the Transfer Window, making it nothing short of peculiar. An inverted seasonal plan, from August to May, instead of January to November, would align Major League Soccer with the international football schedule. Beyond this personal inconvenience, a Forbes report in 2017 pointed out that a whopping 63% of Major League Soccer players were foreign-born(Forbes, 2017). This illustrates a clear quasi-majoritarian interest in synchronization with global football standards. Guided by this data, the collective attempt here is to voice the need to amend the Major League Soccer scheduling system, ensuring it resonates with international timings, and primarily, the FIFA International Breaks. This effort aims not only to better the game experience for fans but also to enhance fairness in the league's competitive environment. Join us to bring this necessary reform. Please, sign the petition.