Major League Soccer is targeting an early March start to the 2021 season, despite the uncertainty brought on by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, President and Deputy Commissioner of MLS Mark Abbott told media on Friday.
“Based on the crowded international calendar next year, we are targeting to start our season in early March as usual," Abbott said. "The restrictions on our ability to have fans in our stadiums this year contributed to very significant financial losses. Like all leagues, we are concerned about those restrictions continuing for a second year and are continually evaluating how to manage through the impact of the pandemic in 2021.