MLS, Don Garber (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
The MLS is Back Tournament is meant to commence this week. But several teams are experiencing coronavirus outbreaks. This must raise questions regarding the safety and validity of the competition.
Everyone knows why Major League Soccer’s MLS is Back Tournament is set to commence this week. Don Garber heavily hinted as much earlier this year when he confirmed that the league has lost approximately $1 billion in revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
This is not to appease fans. It is not to create a genuinely competitive and interesting competition.