Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FIFA has allowed Major League Soccer to revise the 2020 transfer windows to:
- Two-day transfer window: Mon., July 6—Tues., July 7
- Secondary transfer window: Wed., Aug. 12—Thurs., Oct. 29
The two-day transfer window is to allow the clubs to bolster their roster ahead of the MLS is Back Tournament and has several restrictions:
- No trades among MLS teams.
- No DP or TAM signings allowed.
- International transfers are only allowed if the player is already in the US or Canada, already has his work authorization, and is able to travel without restrictions.