The start of Major League Soccer free agency is rapidly approaching.
Offseason planning has already begun for the vast majority of MLS clubs who are already eliminated from playoff contention. With the full 2026 regular season schedule already announced, teams are now hard at work making roster decisions that could be pivotal for success next year.
Just four days after the 2025 MLS Cup final, the chaos that is MLS free agency starts on Dec. 10. Prior to that, every team must make key decisions regarding their current roster. In any case, plenty of player movement is expected to occur between the start of free agency and the end of the year.
Here are key dates you must know to be ready for the start of the MLS free agency madness.






