The MLS is Back Tournament match between FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps set for Thursday has been postponed after eight players tested positive for the coronavirus.The group-stage game will be rescheduled, the league said Saturday.FC Dallas announced earlier this week that six players had tested positive for the virus upon arrival in Florida for the tournament. The … [Read more...] about MLS Dallas-Vancouver match delayed; 8 players test positive
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Sounders planned flight to Orlando, but other teams delaying travel as COVID-19 cases rise
SEATTLE – Multiple reports across Major League Soccer state teams are delaying travel plans and are suspecting a schedule change for the “MLS is Back Tournament” because of positive cases of COVID-19 among the clubs already sequestered in Florida.The league’s 54-game return is slated to kick off Wednesday at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. … [Read more...] about Sounders planned flight to Orlando, but other teams delaying travel as COVID-19 cases rise
MLS players balance health history with virus risk
SEATTLE — Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Andy Rose needed to have a lot of conversations and make hard decisions when Major League Soccer first started moving toward returning to action with a tournament in Florida.There were concerns about potentially exposing his young son and pregnant wife to the coronavirus. And as someone living with Type 1 diabetes, significant concerns … [Read more...] about MLS players balance health history with virus risk
Sounders leave for MLS tournament in Florida, but some fans wish they had stayed home
Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer: “It wouldn’t be my choice to leave, either. But we’re going to go play a game and do what Sounders do, which is win a soccer game.” … [Read more...] about Sounders leave for MLS tournament in Florida, but some fans wish they had stayed home
Sounders planning to fly to Orlando on Friday, but many teams delaying travel as COVID-19 cases rise
The schedule for the 'MLS Is Back Tournament' could change as more coronavirus tests come back positive. … [Read more...] about Sounders planning to fly to Orlando on Friday, but many teams delaying travel as COVID-19 cases rise
MLS is Back Tournament: Is there a clear-cut winner for Group B?
Preview — MLS is coming back this month. After many months of waiting at home and watching videos of teams in training, fans will finally be able to watch their favorite teams in action — on the television. Fans are not allowed in attendance, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Meanwhile, MLS is the second professional league in the United States to return. They'll look toward the … [Read more...] about MLS is Back Tournament: Is there a clear-cut winner for Group B?
Six FC Dallas players test positive for coronavirus at MLS hotel in Florida
Six FC Dallas players have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since arriving in the Orlando area for the MLS is Back Tournament, which is scheduled to start next Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Six FC Dallas players test positive for coronavirus at MLS hotel in Florida
Sounders forward Will Bruin injured again — ‘a bump in the road’ — but he hopes to be ready for July 15 vs. Dallas
Sounders forward Will Bruin suffered a tibia injury in his right knee last week that could sideline him 4-6 weeks. … [Read more...] about Sounders forward Will Bruin injured again — ‘a bump in the road’ — but he hopes to be ready for July 15 vs. Dallas
Seattle Sounders open ‘MLS is Back’ tournament play July 10 against San Jose
SEATTLE – In their first meaningful game since a 1-1 draw with Columbus on March 1, the Sounders will face San Jose on July 10 as part of the “MLS is Back” tournament featuring the league’s 26 teams at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the league announced Wednesday.The Sounders are in Group B for the tournament that runs July 8 … [Read more...] about Seattle Sounders open ‘MLS is Back’ tournament play July 10 against San Jose