There’s talk of the ACC and Big10 moving to a year-round schedule being backed by US Soccer.
-initially inviting 32 teams (ACC, Big10, and West Virginia, Oregon State, San Diego State, South Carolina, Kentucky and UCF)
-2 semester trial run
“The goal is to alleviate “match compression” in the current, cramped 12-week fall NCAA season, thereby fostering improved player training and recovery while better aligning the collegiate calendar with professional leagues around the world.”
This could be a big disadvantage in recruiting for teams not in this trial.
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/college-sports/2025/us-soccer-college-year-round-pilot-program-1234829400/