MLS Introducing 10-Second Substitute ‘Shot Clock’ in List of 24 Rule Changes

Major League Soccer has announced new rule changes set to take effect in the 2024 season. The changes are aimed at reducing stoppages in play and come after a season and a half of trials in the developmental league, MLS Next Pro. The alterations include an off-field treatment rule and a timed substitution rule, among others. The league commissioner Don Garber also referenced the competitive nature of the league and the potential for changes in the future.

Major League Soccer, in preparation for the 2024 season, has announced new rule changes to minimize stoppages in play. The off-field treatment rule requires players to be removed from the field for at least two minutes if they remain down with a suspected injury for at least 15 seconds. The timed substitution rule will require players to exit the field within 10 seconds when being removed from the game. Additionally, minor updates to roster guidelines were approved, but none of these changes are expected to make a significant impact on the league. Overall, these changes are aimed at enhancing the flow of the game and reducing interruptions.