Though the league initially set a target of mid-May to resume, it now admits that play starting next month is "extremely unlikely"
Major League Soccer has admitted that completing a full season "may become difficult" as its hiatus due to coronavirus continues.
The North American league has completed just two rounds of the 2020 season, with the league announcing a suspension on March 12.
On March 19, MLS extended its suspension for another eight weeks and said that the league was looking at a return of May 10.
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But on Tuesday, MLS admitted that it is "extremely unlikely" to resume play in mid-May, and the 2020 season would likely have to be shortened if it is to be completed at all.