MLS is to move to a summer-to-spring calendar, in line with major European leagues, from summer 2027 🚨
Seasons will begin in July, have a winter break longer than the month January and conclude in May. MLS said negotiations with the MLSPA over the transition are ongoing 📆
Seasons will begin in July, have a winter break longer than the month January and conclude in May. MLS said negotiations with the MLSPA over the transition are ongoing 📆
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
MLS is to move to a summer-to-spring calendar, in line with major European leagues, from summer 2027 🚨
Seasons will begin in July, have a winter break longer than the month January and conclude in May. MLS said negotiations with the MLSPA over the transition are ongoing 📆
Seasons will begin in July, have a winter break longer than the month January and conclude in May. MLS said negotiations with the MLSPA over the transition are ongoing 📆
This is a very interesting situation for the MLSPA. Some may recall that the last round of CBA negotiations, held in the shadow of the COVID pandemic was... rugged, reportedly.
Reminder of what MLSPA exec dir Bob Foose said at the time:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Reminder of what MLSPA exec dir Bob Foose said at the time:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This is a very interesting situation for the MLSPA. Some may recall that the last round of CBA negotiations, held in the shadow of the COVID pandemic was... rugged, reportedly.
Reminder of what MLSPA exec dir Bob Foose said at the time:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Reminder of what MLSPA exec dir Bob Foose said at the time:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
With ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social …Why #MLS is changing to a summer/spring schedule with a winter break. And also why not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea. And then there are the pesky talks with the #MLSPA.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Why MLS is changing to summer-spring schedule with a winter break
MLS will soon adopt a schedule that will run from the summer through the spring, but how will the league manage matches in frigid winters?
www.espn.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
With ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social …Why #MLS is changing to a summer/spring schedule with a winter break. And also why not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea. And then there are the pesky talks with the #MLSPA.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
However ...
"MLS is continuing to work with the MLSPA to finalize agreement on a transition plan."
"MLS is continuing to work with the MLSPA to finalize agreement on a transition plan."
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
However ...
"MLS is continuing to work with the MLSPA to finalize agreement on a transition plan."
"MLS is continuing to work with the MLSPA to finalize agreement on a transition plan."
From ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social ...MLS approves calendar change, but there's no agreement yet with the MLS Players Association on the switch. One source described the talks between #MLS and the #MLSPA as "teetering".
preview.espn.com/soccer/story...
preview.espn.com/soccer/story...
preview.espn.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
From ESPN colleague @lizzybecherano.bsky.social ...MLS approves calendar change, but there's no agreement yet with the MLS Players Association on the switch. One source described the talks between #MLS and the #MLSPA as "teetering".
preview.espn.com/soccer/story...
preview.espn.com/soccer/story...
As the WNBPA signs an 30-day extension with the WNBA, the NFLPA, MLSPA, NBPA and MLBPA have all come out in support of the players.
November 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
As the WNBPA signs an 30-day extension with the WNBA, the NFLPA, MLSPA, NBPA and MLBPA have all come out in support of the players.
The MLSPA released all the final 2025 salary information this week.
Let's look at #SportingKC specifically and see how much money the team just cut from their books. It's significant!
kcsoccerjournal.com/10/30/2025/f...
Let's look at #SportingKC specifically and see how much money the team just cut from their books. It's significant!
kcsoccerjournal.com/10/30/2025/f...
Final 2025 Sporting KC Salaries Released
Every Sporting KC player's final salary for the 2025 MLS season, including the additions and subtractions from the summer transfer window.
kcsoccerjournal.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The MLSPA released all the final 2025 salary information this week.
Let's look at #SportingKC specifically and see how much money the team just cut from their books. It's significant!
kcsoccerjournal.com/10/30/2025/f...
Let's look at #SportingKC specifically and see how much money the team just cut from their books. It's significant!
kcsoccerjournal.com/10/30/2025/f...
The MLSPA has released their latest salary update, and we've got a full picture of how teams allocate their salary budget.
Inter Miami spend a whopping 72% of their budget on their three DPs, who earn more than every other MLS club's entire roster combined.
Inter Miami spend a whopping 72% of their budget on their three DPs, who earn more than every other MLS club's entire roster combined.
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The MLSPA has released their latest salary update, and we've got a full picture of how teams allocate their salary budget.
Inter Miami spend a whopping 72% of their budget on their three DPs, who earn more than every other MLS club's entire roster combined.
Inter Miami spend a whopping 72% of their budget on their three DPs, who earn more than every other MLS club's entire roster combined.
The MLSPA released their latest salary data today. Only two small changes with Sounders. Snyder Brunell was added and Reed Baker-Whiting’s salary was adjusted (although this appears to predate his extension). As always subscribers can access this info here: www.sounderatheart.com/sounders-sal...
Seattle Sounders salary cap position
News, opinion and analysis of Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign.
www.sounderatheart.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The MLSPA released their latest salary data today. Only two small changes with Sounders. Snyder Brunell was added and Reed Baker-Whiting’s salary was adjusted (although this appears to predate his extension). As always subscribers can access this info here: www.sounderatheart.com/sounders-sal...
Today is the Sports Equinox, one of the few times where many of America’s pro-sports play on the same day. We wish our MLBPA, NFLPA, MLSPA, and NHLPA union members the best during their games today. As you watch them play, remember that they’re union strong!
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today is the Sports Equinox, one of the few times where many of America’s pro-sports play on the same day. We wish our MLBPA, NFLPA, MLSPA, and NHLPA union members the best during their games today. As you watch them play, remember that they’re union strong!
Good luck to our MLBPA, NFLPA, MLSPA, and NHLPA union athletes who are playing today.
Play ball, and solidarity forever!
Play ball, and solidarity forever!
Today is the Sports Equinox, one of the few times where many of America’s pro-sports play on the same day. We wish our MLBPA, NFLPA, MLSPA, and NHLPA union members the best during their games today. As you watch them play, remember that they’re union strong!
October 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Good luck to our MLBPA, NFLPA, MLSPA, and NHLPA union athletes who are playing today.
Play ball, and solidarity forever!
Play ball, and solidarity forever!
The MLSPA has announced the official list of free agency-eligible players this winter
Players whose contracts are either expiring or have a contract option for 2026
Obviously plenty players will stay where they are, but here's the full potential list
mlsplayers.org/news/2026-fr...
Players whose contracts are either expiring or have a contract option for 2026
Obviously plenty players will stay where they are, but here's the full potential list
mlsplayers.org/news/2026-fr...
2026 Free Agent List
The list of players who are eligible for free agency ahead of the 2026 season is now available.
mlsplayers.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The MLSPA has announced the official list of free agency-eligible players this winter
Players whose contracts are either expiring or have a contract option for 2026
Obviously plenty players will stay where they are, but here's the full potential list
mlsplayers.org/news/2026-fr...
Players whose contracts are either expiring or have a contract option for 2026
Obviously plenty players will stay where they are, but here's the full potential list
mlsplayers.org/news/2026-fr...
The MLSPA has released the list of Union players eligible for free agency under the CBA:
Bedoya – No Contract
Bender – No Contract
Donovan – Pending option
Marks – No Contract
Vassilev – Pending option
Uhre – No Contract
Harriel – Pending option
#doop #MLS #MLSPA
📷: Carl Gulbish and Philadelphia U
Bedoya – No Contract
Bender – No Contract
Donovan – Pending option
Marks – No Contract
Vassilev – Pending option
Uhre – No Contract
Harriel – Pending option
#doop #MLS #MLSPA
📷: Carl Gulbish and Philadelphia U
October 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The MLSPA put out its free agent list. #MNUFC notes:
* Markanich is not a FA, he signed a new deal through 2028
* Trapp, Boxall, Lod, Taylor, and Keller all have team options (this is noted)
* St. Clair and Dotson are the only true FAs. Neither is giving away whether they plan to test the waters
* Markanich is not a FA, he signed a new deal through 2028
* Trapp, Boxall, Lod, Taylor, and Keller all have team options (this is noted)
* St. Clair and Dotson are the only true FAs. Neither is giving away whether they plan to test the waters
2026 Free Agent List
The list of players who are eligible for free agency ahead of the 2026 season is now available.
mlsplayers.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The MLSPA put out its free agent list. #MNUFC notes:
* Markanich is not a FA, he signed a new deal through 2028
* Trapp, Boxall, Lod, Taylor, and Keller all have team options (this is noted)
* St. Clair and Dotson are the only true FAs. Neither is giving away whether they plan to test the waters
* Markanich is not a FA, he signed a new deal through 2028
* Trapp, Boxall, Lod, Taylor, and Keller all have team options (this is noted)
* St. Clair and Dotson are the only true FAs. Neither is giving away whether they plan to test the waters
The following is a statement of support for @voxmediaunion.bsky.social WGAE members at SB Nation and Vox Media from MLBPA, MLSPA, NFLPA, NHLPA, NWSLPA, PHPA, USLPA, & WNBAPA.
June 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The following is a statement of support for @voxmediaunion.bsky.social WGAE members at SB Nation and Vox Media from MLBPA, MLSPA, NFLPA, NHLPA, NWSLPA, PHPA, USLPA, & WNBAPA.
The Bat-Computer has done its job.
As with every new release of MLSPA salary data, here's my breakdown of the Union's payroll, the team comparison (including one team's shockingly big drop), the millionaires, and history lessons:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila... via @phillysport.bsky.social
As with every new release of MLSPA salary data, here's my breakdown of the Union's payroll, the team comparison (including one team's shockingly big drop), the millionaires, and history lessons:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila... via @phillysport.bsky.social
Milan Iloski’s first salary with the Union is revealed, as is Son Heung-Min’s big paycheck at LAFC
The twice-a-year release by the MLS Players' Association is always welcomed by fans and amateur capologists, as they dig into the big earners, the bargains, and the busts.
www.inquirer.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Bat-Computer has done its job.
As with every new release of MLSPA salary data, here's my breakdown of the Union's payroll, the team comparison (including one team's shockingly big drop), the millionaires, and history lessons:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila... via @phillysport.bsky.social
As with every new release of MLSPA salary data, here's my breakdown of the Union's payroll, the team comparison (including one team's shockingly big drop), the millionaires, and history lessons:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila... via @phillysport.bsky.social
Coming soon on @stumptownfooty.substack.com
I take a look into the MLSPA salary guide, where I analyze PTFC's Bargain Bin performers, and the Top Shelfers (who stay on the shelf.)
I hope you enjoy the read when it comes out, it's been fun to write! #RCTID
I take a look into the MLSPA salary guide, where I analyze PTFC's Bargain Bin performers, and the Top Shelfers (who stay on the shelf.)
I hope you enjoy the read when it comes out, it's been fun to write! #RCTID
June 27, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Coming soon on @stumptownfooty.substack.com
I take a look into the MLSPA salary guide, where I analyze PTFC's Bargain Bin performers, and the Top Shelfers (who stay on the shelf.)
I hope you enjoy the read when it comes out, it's been fun to write! #RCTID
I take a look into the MLSPA salary guide, where I analyze PTFC's Bargain Bin performers, and the Top Shelfers (who stay on the shelf.)
I hope you enjoy the read when it comes out, it's been fun to write! #RCTID
Honest question: why is the MLSPA agreeing to work during the PRSA lockout? It feels like there should be solidarity there. It honestly just feels weird to me that "replacement refs" are a kind of common concept when we as a society (at least on this side of the aisle) frown at scabs. #MLS #NERevs
February 21, 2024 at 4:07 PM
As we step into may, the MLSPA recognizes #AAPIMonth and celebrates the significant contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to both soccer, the labor movement, and well beyond 💙
May 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
As we step into may, the MLSPA recognizes #AAPIMonth and celebrates the significant contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to both soccer, the labor movement, and well beyond 💙
Are there Golden Eggs in this year’s MLS free-agent class?
The MLSPA released a list of potential Free Agents, and a few options stand out for the Sounders.
www.sounderatheart.com/2024/09/are-...
The MLSPA released a list of potential Free Agents, and a few options stand out for the Sounders.
www.sounderatheart.com/2024/09/are-...
MLS free agents Sounders could target in offseason
The MLSPA released a list of potential Free Agents, and a few options stand out for the Sounders.
www.sounderatheart.com
September 20, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Are there Golden Eggs in this year’s MLS free-agent class?
The MLSPA released a list of potential Free Agents, and a few options stand out for the Sounders.
www.sounderatheart.com/2024/09/are-...
The MLSPA released a list of potential Free Agents, and a few options stand out for the Sounders.
www.sounderatheart.com/2024/09/are-...
We follow up on yesterday's post about the MLSPA salary data drop with this look at all 35 of the $1 million-plus contracts offered by #NYCFC
The last time #NYCFC were this spendy, David Villa roamed the wings — story here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/all-of-nycfc...
The last time #NYCFC were this spendy, David Villa roamed the wings — story here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/all-of-nycfc...
October 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We follow up on yesterday's post about the MLSPA salary data drop with this look at all 35 of the $1 million-plus contracts offered by #NYCFC
The last time #NYCFC were this spendy, David Villa roamed the wings — story here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/all-of-nycfc...
The last time #NYCFC were this spendy, David Villa roamed the wings — story here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/all-of-nycfc...
2. Le défenseur américain de 21 ans, dont le salaire était listé à 178 625$ par la MLSPA, a disputé 18 matchs, dont 14 comme titulaire.
En séries éliminatoires, il a été utilisé comme remplaçant à trois reprises, pour un total de 12 minutes de jeu.
#CFMTL
En séries éliminatoires, il a été utilisé comme remplaçant à trois reprises, pour un total de 12 minutes de jeu.
#CFMTL
January 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
2. Le défenseur américain de 21 ans, dont le salaire était listé à 178 625$ par la MLSPA, a disputé 18 matchs, dont 14 comme titulaire.
En séries éliminatoires, il a été utilisé comme remplaçant à trois reprises, pour un total de 12 minutes de jeu.
#CFMTL
En séries éliminatoires, il a été utilisé comme remplaçant à trois reprises, pour un total de 12 minutes de jeu.
#CFMTL
Solidarity! Solidarity!
“"The MLSPA is proud to stand with the striking workers at the Fairmont Miramar and other LA area hotels, and we applaud the decision by MLS and Inter Miami to change hotels this weekend," the MLS Players Association said in a statement.”
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
“"The MLSPA is proud to stand with the striking workers at the Fairmont Miramar and other LA area hotels, and we applaud the decision by MLS and Inter Miami to change hotels this weekend," the MLS Players Association said in a statement.”
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Messi, Inter Miami switch LA hotel due to striking workers - ESPN
Inter Miami have changed their plans and will no longer stay this weekend at a Santa Monica hotel where workers recently went on strike, a union source told Reuters on Friday.
www.espn.com
September 2, 2023 at 3:03 AM
Solidarity! Solidarity!
“"The MLSPA is proud to stand with the striking workers at the Fairmont Miramar and other LA area hotels, and we applaud the decision by MLS and Inter Miami to change hotels this weekend," the MLS Players Association said in a statement.”
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
“"The MLSPA is proud to stand with the striking workers at the Fairmont Miramar and other LA area hotels, and we applaud the decision by MLS and Inter Miami to change hotels this weekend," the MLS Players Association said in a statement.”
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Did MLSPA agree to that last part?
January 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Did MLSPA agree to that last part?