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MLS players will make major time sacrifices for upcoming tournament
Players agreed to be sequestered at a Disney resort for a tournament that could take up to 46 days and will undergo extensive viral testing.
United's Finlay rips MLS owners for 'bullying' players in labor talks
Ethan Finlay, a member of the MLS Players Association's executive board, is now critical of the league, just months after the two sides reached a February deal that he called a "partnership."
Germany won't punish players for George Floyd protests
As more players spoke out against racial discrimination and injustice, the German soccer federation said it will not punish those who protest against the killing of George Floyd.
Torino and Parma to kick off Italian soccer's return on June 20
Torino’s match at home to Parma on June 20 will be the first Serie A match when Italy’s top soccer league resumes with a match…
Soccer players approve deal, paving way for tournament-style season
MLS players on ratified a new collective bargaining agreement through 2025 that is intended to restart the league's suspended season with a made-for-television tournament in Florida.
How WCCO sports anchor Mike Max became a frontline reporter at the George Floyd protests
During the crisis, WCCO sports director Mike Max has shown he can cover civil unrest as well as any hard-news reporter. Maybe even better.
They're going to Disney World: MLS, NBA plans in place
Plans to resume playing games in the NBA and MLS amid the coronavirus pandemic have both sports packing up their leagues and heading to Disney properties in Orlando. Here's what you need to know.
The Latest: Detroit Pistons set to reopen practice facility
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Detroit Pistons are set to reopen their practice facility, starting Thursday.The…
MLS, players reach new labor deal, to resume with tournament
Major League Soccer and its players' union agreed to a six-year labor contract through 2025 that paves the way for a tournament in Florida after…
MLS players vote on owners' revised offer to play in World Cup-style tournament
Voting will continue through 11 a.m. Wednesday. If the two sides agree, it will avert a lockout that MLS owners threatened when they set a Tuesday deadline and then extended it until Wednesday.
Loons players opt against voluntary workout as labor deadline nears
Minnesota United players didn't participate in voluntary workouts Monday at the team's Blaine training facility.
Analysis: Soccer out of touch suppressing on-field activism
Four players this weekend in German soccer took a stand in support of the protesters, making their point in the first major soccer league to resume during the coronavirus pandemic.
MLS union agrees to salary, bonus cuts as part of return-to-play plan
The players' union voted to approve economic concessions for this season, including across-the-board salary cuts and a summer schedule that would be played in Florida.
Fortunes of Berlin clubs changed by Bundesliga's virus break
The Bundesliga's coronavirus-induced break has changed the fortunes of the Berlin clubs.
Full squad training resumes in Spain ahead of soccer restart
Spanish clubs resumed full squad training on Monday, beginning the final stage of preparations for the return to competition.
Future of stadiums, arenas promises high tech, low capacity
The smell of barbecue wafts through the parking lots hours before kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium, and when the first salvo of fireworks explode overhead, thousands of Chiefs fans begin to march en masse toward the entrance gates.
Liga to resume with Real Madrid playing at training center
The Spanish league is resuming in less than two weeks with Real Madrid playing its games at the club's training center.
Young players call for 'Justice for George Floyd' in Germany
Four young soccer players in Germany's Bundesliga addressed the death of George Floyd in the United States with protests against police brutality and calls for justice over the weekend.
Valencia 'surprised' at Atalanta coach's virus revelation
which was overflowing with COVID-19 patients at the time — made him fear for his life.
Icardi's arrival at PSG could push Cavani to look elsewhere
Prolific striker Mauro Icardi's arrival at French champion Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year deal raises doubts as to record scorer Edinson Cavani's future at the club.