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Report: MLS Rejects Players' Counterproposal and 'Won't Budge Further'

The Major League Soccer Players Association announced Sunday night it had agreed to salary reductions for players as the league tries to resume its 2020 season:

The concessions from the players include reduced team and individual bonuses.

Despite the counteroffer, MLS has pushed back, claiming it "won't budge further," according to Jeff Carlisle of ESPN. The league's proposal required an 8.75 percent cut from players, while the MLSPA is offering a reduction of 7.5 percent.

According to Herculez Gomez of ESPN, MLS has created a deadline of Tuesday at noon to come to an agreement and avoid a lockout.