MLS will go dark during the first stage of Copa America Centenario, the major international tournament that kicks off next weekend around the country and involves more than two dozen of the league’s players. But before the break arrives, clubs must compensate for those who have already reported for training camp.
The first MLS squads to test their depth are D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City, who will collide Friday night at Children’s Mercy Park.
D.C. center back Steve Birnbaum and SKC midfielder Graham Zusi and defender Matt Besler are, in fact, in Kansas City, but with the U.