NCAA Division I member schools have voted against a proposal to shift men's college soccer to a two-semester schedule, according to a report by USA TODAY Sports. The measure, which would have split the season across both fall and spring semesters, was defeated in a vote among Division I institutions.
The current format condenses the men's soccer season primarily into the fall semester, with a compressed schedule that has drawn criticism from coaches and player advocates concerned about athlete welfare and development. Proponents of the two-semester model argued it would reduce midweek games, allow more recovery time, and align better with professional and international calendars.
The decision maintains the status quo for the foreseeable future. The vote was reported by Austin Curtright of the USA TODAY NETWORK on November 7, 2026.
