MLS
OFFSIDE REMARKS: It pays to win your first game in a short tournament
When you’re in a knockout competition and have a short group stage, every second counts in every game.
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CALLED OFF: MLS postpones D.C. United-Toronto FC match
Major League Soccer announced that Sunday’s D.C. United vs. Toronto FC match has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
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NEED TO KNOW: Some interesting facts about Atlanta United
Atlanta United will face the Red Bulls Saturday at 8 p.m. at Orlando’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in the club’s opening match of the MLS is Back Tournament (FOX, TUDN).
Read MoreREALIGNMENT: Here’s how the groups now look without Nashville, Dallas
As a result of the withdrawal of Dallas and Nashville, Major League Soccer Thursday reconfigured the groups into six groups, each consisting of four teams in the MLS Is Back Tournament.
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THEY’RE GONE: Nashville SC is out of MLS Is Back Tournament
For the second time in four days, another team has dropped out of the MLS Is Back Tournament due to COVID-19.
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WHAT A FINISH: Orlando rallies to defeat Miami in stoppage time in MLS Is Back opener
Nani scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time to climax Orlando City SC’s rally from a one-goal deficit en route to a 2-1 win over Inter Miami CF in the opener of the MLS Is Back Tournament on Wednesday night.
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MAKING A STATEMENT: MLS Black players made an emotional and powerful statement
n an emotional and powerful statement, more than 100 Black players in Major League Soccer, members of the Black Players for Change took the field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in a joint protest prior to the kickoff of the inaugural game of the MLS is Back Tournament Wednesday.
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DECISION TIME: Will Nashville SC follow FC Dallas out of the MLS tourney?
Will Nashville SC follow FC Dallas out of the MLS Is Back Tournament before playing a game?
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THIS FAN WILL HAVE A BALL: Connecticut woman has her signature on MLS Is Back Tournament ball
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer unveiled Wednesday Commissioner Don Garber’s ALL IN Challenge winner Maria Dorso. She will have her name replace his on the official match balls for the MLS Is Back Tournament.
As part of MLS Unites, a league-wide platform designed to educate communities, entertain fans during the COVID-19 pandemic, Garber, several MLS owners, clubs and executives, participated in the ALL IN Challenge.
Dorso, a soccer fan, hails from Fairfield County, Connecticut and lives with her wife, Emily and daughter, Ella. First introduced to soccer when Ella began playing recreationally, Dorso recently declared her fandom of Orlando City SC. In addition to having her name replace Garber’s on the match Balls, she will also receive a V.I.P. experience for her and three others to attend the 2021 MLS All-Star Game.
The specialty match ball featuring Dorso’s signature will be featured in all matches in Orlando. MLS clubs will be competing in the tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida beginning Wednesday night. The tournament will be played without fans. Group stage games will count in the regular season standings. The tournament winner will earn a spot in the 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League.
Read MoreNO GAME: Nashville-Chicago opener postponed due to COVID-19
Major League Soccer Tuesday announced that the MLS is Back Tournament Group A match between Nashville SC and Chicago Fire FC, which was scheduled to be the competition’s opener Wednesday, has been postponed.
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THEY’RE OUT: FC Dallas withdraws from MLS Is Back Tournament
Major League Soccer announced Monday that FC Dallas have been withdrawn from the MLS is Back Tournament due to 10 players and one member of the technical staff confirmed positive for COVID-19.
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HE’S OUT: League MVP Vela won’t play in MLS Is Back Tournament
One thing is certain about the MLS Is Back Tournament: Major League Soccer’s reigning MVP Carlos Vela won’t be the top player of the competition.
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