EDITOR'S NOTE: MLS Commissioner Don Garber shared the following message with supporters in the wake of the league suspending matches for 30 days as it assesses the impact of COVID-19 (the coronavirus).
Dear MLS Supporters,
Like all of you, Major League Soccer continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the world around us. Earlier this week, we decided to take the necessary step of suspending our season for 30 days. Our league and clubs were united in our goal to protect the well-being of our fans, players, officials, employees and the general public.