Registration periods for MLS and every United States division, set by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF).
The 2026 transfer windows for United States, covering Major League Soccer (MLS), the USL Championship, are the official player registration periods. Clubs can only register signings during the windows below. Dates apply to the whole country, not a single league.
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United StatesConcacafSeason Jan 2026 – Dec 2026
❄️Winter
26 Jan – 26 Mar 2026
Closed
☀️Summer
13 Jul – 2 Sept 2026
Closed
Key United States transfer dates for 2026
Summer window opens13 July 2026
Summer deadline day2 September 2026
Winter window opens26 January 2026
Winter deadline day26 March 2026
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United States transfer window FAQ
When does the MLS summer transfer window close in 2026?
The summer transfer window in United States closes on 26 March 2026. It opens on 26 January 2026.
When does the United States winter transfer window open?
The winter (mid-season) window opens on 13 July 2026 and closes on 2 September 2026.
Do Major League Soccer (MLS) and the USL Championship have the same transfer window?
Yes. Transfer windows are set by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) for the whole country, so all professional divisions share the same registration periods.
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