It’s been rumored for weeks, and Major League Soccer officially announced plans today to restart the 2020 season with a tournament in Orlando, featuring all 26 teams. It’s called the “MLS is Back” tournament, and will begin July 8, with the final set for August 11. All matches will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, with no fans in attendance. MLS originally suspended play on March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the details:
- Teams will be divided into six groups during a live draw that will take place Thursday, June 11 at 3:30 ET.