MLS Will Release Schedule On Feb. 10, But No Promises On Playoff Format

MLS fans waiting for the 2011 schedule will have to wait a bit longer. The league announced on Friday that the full schedules will come out on Feb. 10, about a week later than it has historically been released.

“Assembling the schedule begins after MLS Cup and involves several interdependent factors including competitive fairness, international competitions, stadium availability, broadcast windows and club preferences,” the league said in a statement. “The 18 home openers were announced Dec. 20, and we have waited until the entire schedule is complete before making it public.”