At the end of June, the National Women’s Soccer League will be back. Come the beginning of July, the United States’ other first-division league will be back, too. Portland soccer fans: Between MLS and the NWSL, you’re going to get both of your professional teams back on the field. And soon.
On Wednesday, Major League Soccer brought the last month of rumors to fruition, announcing a competition to take place in Orlando, Florida, from July 8 through August 11. The name says it all – the MLS is Back Tournament – and while it won’t replace all the inventory from the games we missed out on this spring, it will give soccer addicts 54 games in 35 days.