MLS have announced they will not schedule matches during portions of the World Cup. League matches will take place June 10, the day before the World Cup kicks off in South Africa, and not resume until sometime after June 25. The league has also decided to not schedule games on the days of the World Cup semifinals or championship.

"The decision to stop League play during the group phase of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is part of MLS' commitment to deepen its connection with the millions of soccer fans in the United States and Canada," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "The World Cup will be a focal point for all MLS fans and several MLS players will compete with their national teams at the tournament."