MLS teams are being allowed on Wednesday to open outdoor team training fields for voluntary player workouts, but these players must still meet local social-distancing rules and participate under supervised circumstances. (more…)
USL Championship, League One seasons suspended; League Two season canceled
A suspension of USL Championship and USL League One 2020 season will continue past an original May 10 deadline, while the 2020 USL League Two season has been canceled. (more…)
Work continues on 2021 MLS stadiums
Though the coronavirus pandemic closed down construction work across the country, work continues at new FC Cincinnati, Austin FC and Columbus Crew SC MLS 2021 stadiums slated to open at some point during the season. (more…)
Union Omaha donates jersey sponsorships to local health orgs
USL League One’s Union Omaha hasn’t played a match, but it’s certainly making a mark in the soccer world in this time of coronavirus by donating jersey sponsorships to CHI Health and Nebraska Medicine, two local prominent health organizations. (more…)
USL eyes July resumption of 2020 season, may scrap U.S. Open Cup
We could see the USL Championship 2020 season resume and the USL League One schedule launch in July, with the possible elimination of the annual U.S. Open Cup competition. (more…)
Resumption of 2020 MLS season pushed past mid-May
We’re still operating in limbo, as league officials announce that the 2020 MLS season will not resume on May 10, as the target for live action will go beyond that original goal. (more…)
Nashville SC stadium still planned for 2022 opening
The opening of a Nashville SC stadium is still planned for 2022, according to CEO Ian Ayre, despite potential construction delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Layoffs hit pro soccer in wake of coronavirus
With the coronavirus pandemic basically shutting down American commerce, professional soccer teams and leagues are responding like much of the business community: laying off employees. (more…)
USL Championship/League One training moratorium extended
The existing moratorium on training for USL Championship and USL League One teams has been extended to Sunday, April 19. (more…)
How MLS teams deal with the coronavirus shutdown
With the coronavirus shutdown impacting professional soccer, MLS teams are responding in a variety of ways, while slowdowns in construction may affect stadiums opening in future seasons. (more…)