What MLS could look like with five six-team divisions 🏟️ | OneFootball

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. 

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. 

Each team would face divisional opponents home and away, plus one match against every other team, for a total of 34 fixtures.

Division winners would automatically qualify for the playoffs, though the broader postseason structure remains under discussion.

We could be on the path to a new future in North America! 

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