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MLS is Back Tournament to begin on July 8th

Finally, we’re officially back!

One week removed from both the league and the player’s union coming to an agreement to continue play in 2020, MLS has announced a World Cup-style tournament that will beging on July 8 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This marks MLS’s return to competitive play since temporarily suspending their season back in March due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

The MLS is Back Tournament (yes, that is its actual name) will feature all 26 clubs divided into 6 groups — five of 4, and one of 6 — based on conferences.