Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday the MLS is Back Tournament starting on July 8 in Orlando, Florida. All 26 clubs will be flying to the Sunshine State to not only return to action, but to also compete for the grand prize: a 2021 Concacaf Champions League spot. With approval from Santa Clara County last week, the Quakes are now actively training, albeit individually, in preparation for the highly anticipated competition.
With the first match approaching in less than a month, here are the key things to know about the tournament format, recent modifications, dates to circle on the calendar, and more.