Players voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement between the MLS Players Association and Major League Soccer, but the start of preseason and the regular season may still be delayed.
The vote, announced on Monday, finalizes a tentative agreement that was reached on Friday and means there will not be a work stoppage as previously feared.
The statement from the MLSPA specifically mentioned the supporters groups (Sons of Ben among them) that last week launched a Let Them Play initiative to voice their support for the players.
“Supporters’ Groups are the backbone of our league and an inseparable ally to our cause.