In news that is hopeful but hey, you truly never know, MLS announced Friday they are planning to kick off the 2021 season in early March.
“Based on the crowded international calendar next year, we are targeting to start our season in early March as usual,” MLS president and deputy commissioner Mark Abbott said Friday as reported in The Athletic. ”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.