(REPOST: from News Tribune)
MLS changes return date, suggests possible salary cuts Major League Soccer is pushing back restarting the season to at least June 8 and says it is also discussing possible salary cuts with the players' union.by Associated Press Apr. 18 2020 @ 12:05am
For more news about the COVID-19 coronavirus, access the News Tribune Health section. Major League Soccer is pushing back restarting the season to at least June 8 and says it is also discussing possible salary cuts with the players' union. Teams had played two matches before the season was suspended March 12 because of the coronavirus pandemic and the league had been looking at possibly resuming play in mid-May. Th
e league would still like to play a full season. MLS also said it is exploring possible "changes to player compensation" because of the financial hit the league and teams are facing. The Major League Soccer Players' Association did not immediately respond to a request for comment....(Read More....)