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MLS: Rising Florida spike cause for concern

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 08: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference relating hurricane season updates at the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center on June 8, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOAA has predicted that this year's Atlantic hurricane season will be more active than usual with up to 19 named storms and 6 major hurricanes possible. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)

Florida is experiencing a rising spike in COVID-19 cases. Given that the MLS is Back Tournament is based there is less than a month away, it is a concerning development.

Major League Soccer is not the professional sports league to take its product to Florida in the hope of playing matches.