As delays continued in the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement between Major League Soccer and the MLS Player’s Association, it became increasingly unlikely that the MLS season would kick off the weekend of April 3 as originally planned. The fact that the CBA was only ratified earlier this week combined with the Concacaf Champions League also starting in April, meant that MLS eventually decided to delay the start of the regular season until April 17. While it’s a little disappointing for fans like myself who were excited about seeing domestic soccer as soon as possible, the two-week delay should very much work in Orlando City’s favor.
MLS Season Starting Later Works in Lions’ Favor
