The experiment in following the European leagues was also to take advantage of transfer windows. The Pro League have been debating the change back for several months now. My only issue is that clubs would need to enter CFU in their pre season. It doesn't matter how good we are in August for Champions League if we don't get past the CFU!
When is the CFU?
Sorry if you rather be underprepared for CFU vs Concacaf.. I'm certain you would prefer to face Galaxy while in season than during pre season.
MLS transfer windows are a open during the European windows too....it's not like Pro league clubs doing that great transfer wise anyway(with the new format)
The move to March-December is best for the national team as it allows local players to be in top condition when the foreign based join them resulting in better chances to showcase themselves.
If the pro league was guaranteed to start in August and end late May then fine but the fact is they always start delayed and rumors are floating about it may start late October early November this season... The national team has 6 games between September and November.
When they have a handful of local players I don't want to hear any excuses from any local clubs ...the fact is the league is a joke and until they align with Concacaf and stick to a consistent start and end date it will continue to be a joke and the National team will have a small amount of local potential.