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

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...

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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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