The National Women’s Soccer League canceled its preseason matches ahead of its eighth season amid concerns about further spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
The league has not announced any changes to its scheduled season openers in April.
NWSL officials made the call after MLS and USL — along with other prominent American sports leagues such as the NBA and MLB — announced 30-day suspensions of league play on Thursday morning in response to the disease COVID-19 caused by the new coronavirus. These decisions were made as U.S. officials continue working to limit large gatherings throughout the country with the hope of spreading out how the pandemic impacts Americans and avoiding overloading the healthcare system.