With the MLS regular season back and taking place in home stadiums, the concerns of players contracting COVID-19 outside of a bubble — like the MLS is Back Tournament was played in — increase. The first positive COVID-19 test since the regular season restart came on Friday when a member of the Chicago Fire tested positive.
Because the Fire traveled to play Columbus Crew SC on Thursday, there is cause for concern that someone could potentially have gotten the virus. Crew head coach Caleb Porter was asked about whether he had knowledge of the positive test before Thursday’s game and responded, “No.