The NWSL calendar is staying put, as the league announced it will not shift to the previously proposed fall-to-spring schedule anytime soon.
The Board of Governors declined to vote on any significant changes this week, committing to the current spring-to-fall schedule until at least 2030.
"The National Women's Soccer League will continue to operate under its current spring-to-fall schedule through 2028, 2029, and 2030," an NWSL spokesperson told ESPN.
"This decision reflects our confidence in the strong momentum and growth the league has achieved under its current structure, and our commitment to providing stability for everyone invested in the NWSL's success."
While US men’s league MLS is shifting next season’s framework to mirror Europe’s transfer market, benefits for the NWSL’s flip appear slim — and faced significant pushback.
The players union publicly opposed the idea after ESPN reported the impending vote, saying necessary league-wide infrastructure to winterize facilities doesn’t yet exist.
"NWSL has made the right decision to provide stability and certainty over the calendar footprint for the next several years," said NWSLPA executive director Meghann Burke.
"Throughout this process, Players made clear that any discussion about the calendar must prioritize Player health and safety, infrastructure, and professional standards necessary to compete at the highest level."
"The NWSLPA remains committed to working with NWSL to foster the conditions necessary for its continued growth," she added.
