Atlanta United FC has been grounded as well as all of Major League Soccer games.
League officials announced on Thursday it has suspended all games, effective immediately, for 30 days, as it continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 (the coronavirus).
Read the full statement:
Major League Soccer has suspended match play for 30 days, effective immediately, as the league continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 with its medical task force and public health officials.
At the appropriate time, the league and clubs will communicate plans for the continuation of the 2020 season and update the status of league events.
“Our clubs were united today in the decision to temporarily suspend our season – based on the advice and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and other public health authorities, and in the best interest of our fans, players, officials and employees,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “We’d like to thank our fans for their continued support during this challenging time.”
The announcement comes in the wake of the NBA suspending its season on Wednesday.
