CDC guidelines push MLS and Sounders season further down the road, MLS Cup could see December date
MLS Cup in December?
It is now the target date for the league championship game after Major League Soccer announced that in coordination with the current CDC guidelines regarding events, return for Major League soccer will be pushed back further.
“In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance to postpone events involving more than 50 people over the next eight weeks, Major League Soccer has extended the postponement of its matches during this period of time. MLS remains focused on playing the entire 2020 season and is evaluating all options, including pushing back the end of the season and playing MLS Cup in December, as the league did prior to the 2019 season. The league is also identifying other available dates. Throughout this process, MLS will continue to prioritize the safety of our fans, players, employees and partners and to coordinate with federal and local public health authorities as well as other sporting organizations.”
This delays things even further and pushes the season into December, if the timetable goes according to plan. Multiple MLS teams, including the Sounders have had a member of the organization test positive for COVID-19 but no further information has been given regarding developments.
Previously, the Sounders were scheduled to play Houston and FC Dallas before the league shutdown due to the pandemic. It is not known if those matches will be made up at a later time.
