Major League Soccer has announced that the 2021 season will kick off with MLS is Back weekend on April 3. Each club will play 34 matches total.
Preseason will start on February 22, approximately six weeks before opening weekend. Players will be required to quarantine and follow COVID-19 protocols when they get back in town.
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There will be 27 clubs this season, 14 in the Eastern Conference and 13 in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, there are still travel restrictions in place between the U.S. and Canada, so there will be more details on scheduling for the three Canadian clubs at a later date.