The MLS is Back Tournament was never intended to be a controversial event, yet with less than a week to go before play begins, some fans are beginning to question the value of the tournament.
Major League Soccer teams don’t just have to worry about winning games now, but also the health and safety of their players. Dozens of athletes have tested positive in recent weeks, and six FC Dallas players received positive tests after arriving to their hotel in Disney.
Florida is seeing upwards of 7,500 new cases a day in recent days. In Orange County, where the tournament will be held, has seen over 1,000 new cases in one day in the past week.