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MLS to continue VAR testing in preseason matches

The league will continue tests in hopes of implementing the instant replay system in official matches after the All-Star game.

MLS and the Professional Referee Organization will continue video assistant referee testing throughout preseason, the league confirmed Monday.

In compliance with the International Football Association Board, the league will use live, in-game tests of the system in an additional 28 preseason matches involving 15 MLS teams this month. MLS then plans to conduct offline VAR testing in regular season matches at all 22 league venues, in hopes of fully implementing the system following the All-Star game Aug.