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Sepp Blatter stated yesterday that MLS will be changing to an "international schedule" soon. This schedule would be the same as Europe which is from late summer to spring. Mark Abbott said today that the league will not be making a change at this time. That seems to keep the door open for a change in the near future.
One problem with the international schedule, MLS will be competing with the NFL, NBA and the NHL whereas now the main competitor is MLB. Another is the weather, and attendance will probably go down accordingly. Considering the circumstances, I don't see a need to change the schedule. Right now, MLS outdraws the NBA and the NHL in average attendance. If it's not broke, don't fix it.
One problem with the international schedule, MLS will be competing with the NFL, NBA and the NHL whereas now the main competitor is MLB. Another is the weather, and attendance will probably go down accordingly. Considering the circumstances, I don't see a need to change the schedule. Right now, MLS outdraws the NBA and the NHL in average attendance. If it's not broke, don't fix it.