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MLS: Managing truncated season vital

Like all sport at present, Major League Soccer has been postponed due to the coronavirus. The league took the initial decision to suspend play for three weeks, before extending that date until May 10th. It is likely to be extended further as the outbreak continues to spread.

Unlike many other leagues around the world, MLS has a distinct advantage in trying to maintain its usual schedule. Upon the initial postponement, the current season was only two weeks old. Many of the cup competitions had not started yet and can easily be cancelled entirely, while the end of the season can be pushed back until December.