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OpenOperations· Updated 23d ago

Summer or winter calendar?

Only a real differentiator under Option B. Under Option A summer is simpler. Under Option C the competition runs during European off-season regardless.

The Options

Summer calendar

Traditional US lower-division timing (April–October).

Pros

  • +Maximizes attendance and outdoor viability
  • +Lower venue costs
  • +Less risky operationally
  • +Aligns with most existing lower-division leagues

Trade-offs

  • −Competes directly with MLB, NFL preseason, summer entertainment
  • −Doesn't differentiate from USL

Evidence

Community-regional — summer calendar defaultCalendar tied to strategic path
5 votes · Team 0 · Community 5100%

Winter calendar (August–May)

Aligned with global soccer rhythm and upcoming MLS shift.

Pros

  • +Aligns with global soccer rhythm fans already live in
  • +Avoids direct competition with MLB, summer entertainment
  • +MLS shifting to July–May in 2027 — would be aligned
  • +Structural differentiator under Culture Thesis

Trade-offs

  • −NE weather November–March is brutal
  • −+10-15% venue costs for indoor/heated facilities
  • −Higher operational risk

Evidence

Culture thesis — winter calendar & global rhythmMLS calendar shift (context for alignment)
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General Discussion

1 comment

  • Community· Community

    Summer is best as it provides even more traction from MLS fans. This league could be treated like a ufl, where everyone watches this while MLS is on break. Ofcourse in a much wider scale.