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Three MLS Players Test Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of Restart
Two Atlanta United players and one player on expansion club Inter Miami CF have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Per the Atlanta United, their two unidentified players are asymptomatic and are in isolation.
In a statement Saturday, Atlanta United said the club will continue non-contact training on Monday. If negative test results for all players and staff are received on that day, the club will resume full team training on Tuesday.
Black Players Coalition Formed To Address Racial Inequalities In MLS
On Friday, exactly 155 years after Union troops marched into Galveston, Texas, to announce to all enslaved people in Texas they were free, more than 70 black players in MLS joined together to announce the creation the Black Players Coalition to fight the racial inequalities in that still exist in the league and the country.
Bruce Arena Says It’s ‘Inappropriate’ To Play National Anthem Before Sporting Events
Former United States soccer coach Bruce Arena questioned the relevance of playing the country's national anthem before matches in professional sports leagues, saying it was inappropriate.
Arena said he understood why some athletes take a knee to protest racial discrimination during pre-match renditions of "The Star-Spangled Banner," saying it was appropriate as long as it was respectful.
Bill Hamid Slams Strict MLS Social Distancing Rules, Gets Called Out For Failing To Social Distance
Bill Hamid, one of the best goalkeepers in MLS, took to social media to trash restrictive social distancing rules surrounding the upcoming MLS Is Back Tournament. This being social media in 2020, it took no time at all for someone to point out how Hamid has failed to properly social distance himself lately.
Kevin Durant Buys Stake In Philadelphia Union; Where Does He Rank Among Coolest MLS Celebrity Owners
It was reported at the start of June that NBA superstar Kevin Durant had bought a minority stake in the Philadelphia Union. On Monday the club confirmed Durant and his company, Thirty Five Ventures, bought a 5-percent stake of the club.
These Players Are Setting An Example We Can All Follow
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is experiencing a renewed vigor and is proving to be a powerful force for change. As the movement gains worldwide attention, more and more companies and individuals in the limelight are coming forward to show support and solidarity.
Before you get annoyed and complain that you’re ‘tired of seeing politics in soccer,’ I’d like to point you to this video of Jalen Rose and other ESPN voices.
Take A Minute To Really Listen To The Words Of Rapids Coach Robin Fraser
Although national news reports have died down as protests have become more peaceful, there is a widespread movement going on across America, protests demanding Black Lives Matter. In the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police, the soccer world has emphatically joined the movement, in Europe and the U.S.
USMNT Defender/Midfielder Fabian Johnson Reportedly Eyeing MLS Move
Longtime U.S. men's national team member Fabian Johnson is seeking a move to MLS, according to a report.
Kristian Dyer of Sports Illustrated tweeted that Johnson, who plays for Borussia Monchengladbach of the Bundesliga, has been in contact with "multiple" MLS teams through his agent.