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Major League Soccer will have two transfer windows during the 2026 season:<\/p>\n
With the Secondary Window extending into September for the first time in two decades (excluding the COVID-adjusted 2020 season), the conclusion of the MLS window will align with top leagues from around the world, giving MLS teams a greater opportunity to acquire high-quality international talent in their run to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n
In addition, FIFA approved a request to allow all three Canadian MLS clubs \u2013 CF Montr\u00e9al<\/a>, Toronto FC<\/a> and Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a> \u2013 to adhere to the registration periods established by U.S. Soccer rather than Canada Soccer.<\/p>\n Per FIFA regulations, MLS clubs may request the International Transfer Certificate (ITC) of a\u00a0player under contract in another country only during one of the two annual registration periods\u00a0fixed by the relevant association.<\/p>\n The first registration period must be a minimum of eight weeks but not exceed 12 weeks. The second registration period shall occur in the middle of the season and must be a minimum of four weeks but not exceed eight weeks. The cumulative total of both registration periods may not exceed 16 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Clubs must be roster and budget-compliant by February 20, one day before Matchday 1 of the 2026 MLS season.<\/p>\n Rosters lock in roughly one month before Decision Day (November 7). Between the Secondary Transfer Window end and the Roster Freeze Date, clubs can sign out-of-contract free agents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n MLS also announced amendments to the 2026 Roster Rules and Regulations that are now in\u00a0effect for clubs:<\/p>\n\n
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