MLS is expected to get underway this week with the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, However according to the Orlando Sentinel, the MLS is expecting to delay some matches and make some alterations to the schedule due to Covid-19 cases. Positive cases delaying team travel and more positive tests since teams arrived have pushed back the beginning of team training. According to the report, the MLS medical director and experts don’t believe there is spread at the MLS hotel, but rather it originated in the home markets.
Nashville SC have had five players test positive for COVID-19 since arriving in Orlando, The Athletic reports. The expansion team is scheduled to face the Chicago Fire on Wednesday in the MLS Is Back Tournament at Disney properties.