Major League Soccer made headlines after the league’s Board of Governors approved a major calendar shift, moving away from its traditional February-to-November schedule to now align with the global soccer calendar starting in 2027. According to Latino Sports and NBC Sports, this decision is designed to strengthen MLS’s competitiveness in international transfer markets and offer teams uninterrupted participation in key global transfer windows. The long-term Apple TV streaming partnership was also recalibrated; the new deal increases annual payments and shortens its term, which both sides describe as positive as they look to grow the league’s viewership before the agreement ends in 2029.

On the U.S. men’s national team front, listen up: Mauricio Pochettino’s squad just delivered a confidence-boosting 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Chester, Pennsylvania, last night at Subaru Park. Folarin Balogun netted the winner after Gio Reyna opened the scoring, showing sharper attacking chemistry and greater resilience. The team is now set to face Uruguay next week in Tampa, as they continue preparing for next summer’s World Cup. Recent roster additions like Timmy Tillman highlight the focus on squad depth and versatility ahead of big tournaments.

The U.S. women’s national team, meanwhile, is gearing up for its November 28 showdown against Italy in Orlando. The squad is coming off a solid run of form as they look to build momentum heading into the new year and upcoming tournaments.

In global soccer, the Premier League and La Liga are both seeing pivotal matches this week, with top teams jockeying for position ahead of the winter break. Key international players like Erling Haaland are back in scoring form for Manchester City, while Kylian Mbappé’s future continues to be a constant source of speculation in Europe. Italy will face Norway and France travels to Azerbaijan, with both fixtures rapidly impacting their respective league and Euro qualifying standings.

No major controversies rocked the sport overnight, but conversations around player workload and the ongoing impact of transfer market scheduling changes remain ongoing in both the U.S. and abroad. For more from MLS to Champions League and the evolving storylines around U.S. national teams, that’s the soccer scoop you need right now.

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