MLS Eyes Stopped Clock Revival to Standardize Playing Time
Major League Soccer is exploring a stopped‑clock system that could reshape how match duration is measured and addressed longstanding concerns about inconsistent playing time.
May 21, 2026
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MLS Eyes Stopped Clock to Tackle Time‑Wasting in Soccer
MLS officials have confirmed talks about reinstating a stopped clock to curb deliberate delays, a concept abandoned in the late 1990s to match international regulations.
May 20, 2026