MLS announced Monday that FC Dallas will not participate in the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando. The competition, scheduled to begin Wednesday, appears set to progress in spite of the news.
FC Dallas have 10 players and a coach who have tested positive for coronavirus since arriving in Orlando. FCD head coach Luchi Gonzalez sounded incredibly downbeat in speaking about the challenge over the weekend, both in terms of trying to field a team and in working towards ensuring everyone impacted recovers and everyone else stays safe.
“Given the impact of the number of positive tests on the club’s ability to train and play competitive matches, we have made the decision to withdraw FC Dallas from the MLS is Back Tournament,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber in a league statement.