As the final four teams vie for the NCAA men’s soccer College Cup in North Carolina this weekend, work continues on plans to overhaul the college game. And those reform efforts may have received a boost from a radical change at the pro level: MLS’ recent decision to change its calendar.

The offseason is officially underway in MLS, with the trade market finally percolating and free agency opening at 1 p.m. (ET) Wednesday. All sources mentioned below requested anonymity as they were not authorized to comment publicly on the matters.

Thierry Henry says the USMNT benefits when its players test themselves in Europe, but he also cautioned against using national-team selections as the sole measure of Major League Soccer's growth. The French legend believes overseas experience helps American players - even as MLS continues to play an important role in their development.

YouTube Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mohamed Salah’s rumored potential move to San Diego FC. Would Mo Salah be the biggest signing in MLS history? And why might San Diego FC’s ownership convince him to choose MLS over Saudi Arabia?

With MLS Cup in the rear view, it's onto the offseason, and free agency is set to kick off with solid contributors up for grabs

Not only has the Saudi Pro League shown interest in Salah, but the MLS has as well. MLS club San Diego FC is reportedly the latest club to look into potentially signing the 33-year-old forward. Tom Bogert from The Athletic reports that San Diego FC is looking to potentially sign Mohamed Salah in the winter transfer window in January.

Jamie Webber South African midfielder Jamie Webber has signed a contract extension with USL Championship outfit Tulsa FC for next season, commencing in 2026.The

GM Brian Crookham of the Colorado Rapids’ MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Rapids 2, won the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year award.