Major League Soccer Statement on COVID-19 | March 11, 2020

Following Santa Clara County's legal order banning all gatherings of 1,000 people or more and the state of Washington’s decision to restrict gatherings of more than 250 people in King County, Major League Soccer matches in San Jose (Earthquakes vs. Sporting KC) and Seattle (Sounders vs. FC Dallas) on March 21 are postponed. The league and its clubs are evaluating the options for rescheduling the matches at a later date.

MLS clubs and stadium operators have implemented procedures to ensure the safety of fans and communities by increasing cleaning staff, disinfecting high-traffic areas, sanitizing the facilities before and after each match, and making hand sanitizer available throughout…