On Thursday, Major League Soccer announced its 2027 MLS Sprint Season schedule for all 30 clubs as part of its transition to a summer-to-spring calendar.
As part of the sprint season, each team will face its conference opponents once for a total of 14 matches, with seven home and seven away, during the regular season.
The season will officially kick off on February 19, with Inter Miami hosting FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium. Decision Day is slated for May 8.
Following the regular season, the top eight teams in each conference will compete in a single-elimination playoff format, culminating with the 2027 MLS Cup presented by Audi on Memorial Day weekend.
The complete postseason schedule will be announced at a later date.
With the announcement, the Union learned their schedule along with the rest of the league.
Philly will open the season on February 20 at 1:00 p.m. when they host the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park. They will conclude the regular season on the road against Atlanta United at 5:00 p.m.
In addition to Chicago, the Boys in Blue will host New England, Montreal, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Red Bull New York, and reigning Supporters’ Shield winner Nashville.
The squad’s first away match of the season will take place on February 27, when they travel to Columbus to face the Crew for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Their remaining road opponents include NYCFC, Toronto, Orlando, D.C. United, Inter Miami, and the previously mentioned Atlanta United.
As part of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, the league will crown an MLS Cup champion and determine qualification for the 2028 Concacaf Champions Cup and 2028 Leagues Cup.
All matches will continue to be available on Apple TV.
Philadelphia takes on FC Cincinnati this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at TQL Stadium.
Main article photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Union
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