Fansided · May 29, 2020
MLS: Players have rights, but they also must produce
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Harrison Shipp #19 of Seattle Sounders and Lee Nguyen #24 of Los Angeles FC shake hands after a game at Banc of California Stadium on April 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles FC defeated the Seattle Sounders 4-1. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
MLS players are discussing the league’s plans for a World Cup-style tournament in Orlando to resume the season. As they debate the right course of action, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: they have rights, but they are also paid to play.