NWSL tables vote on flipping schedule to fall-to-spring: Sources
The NWSL will not move forward with a vote to switch to a fall-to-spring schedule during its current Board of Governors meeting, though discussions on the potential calendar change will continue. The decision follows player concerns about cold-weather impacts and logistical challenges, particularly in markets with harsh winters. While the vote was recently on the agenda, it was abruptly removed, signaling a delay rather than a rejection of the idea. The league may revisit the issue in the coming months, with any change requiring at least one year’s notice under the current CBA.
- ▪The NWSL has tabled a vote on flipping its calendar from spring-to-fall to fall-to-spring, according to multiple sources.
- ▪Player opposition, including from Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith, cited concerns over cold-weather conditions and inadequate infrastructure for winter play.
- ▪Eleven NWSL teams share stadiums with MLS clubs, creating scheduling conflicts that could worsen if calendars diverge.
- ▪MLS is shifting to a summer-to-spring calendar in 2027, which may affect NWSL scheduling flexibility, especially in shared venues.
- ▪Under the current CBA, the NWSL must give at least one year’s notice before implementing a calendar change, leaving a 2028 shift still possible.
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